Monday, April 6, 2020
Video Tutorial: How to Wear a Face Mask
COVID-19 Update
Wearing a face mask can greatly reduce the spread of COVID-19. In our new video tutorial, USC Roski Eye Institute faculty member Dr. Annie Nguyen provides a step-by-step guide for how to wear a face mask. (Music by Kevin MacLeod)
Wednesday, April 29, 2020
Masks for Ophthalmology
COVID-19 Update
The CDC recommends wearing face coverings when social distancing measures are difficult to be maintained. Our new handout is meant to answer your frequently asked questions about masks, when to use them, how to wear them, and provides resources for making a mask of your own.
Monday, April 27, 2020
Dear Patients,
During this challenging time, the USC Roski Eye Institute continues to provide the best-in-class care you expect from us. To ensure that we see you in the safest possible environment, we sanitize all surfaces, including the exam rooms, equipment and supplies. We have also instituted the following operational changes:
Scheduling Your Appointment
- When you call us, we will space your appointment time to be mindful of social distancing and your personal comfort. We are extending our hours and days so that we can appropriately schedule appointments.
- Depending on your specific medical need and the status of your overall health, we may offer you the option to use telemedicine for a “virtual” visit over the phone or video chat over a computer.
During Your Appointment
- When you arrive for your visit, we ask that you wait outside or in your car, instead of in the waiting room. This is to protect you, the other patients and the office staff.
- We ask that anyone who accompanies you to your visit wait outside or in the car. If you don’t need to have someone with you, please do not bring anyone to your appointment.
- We will take your temperature before you check in.
- In accordance with local and federal mandates, we ask that you wear a protective face covering or mask.
- Your eye care provider will be wearing a mask and protective eyewear. They may also use a special plastic breath shield on the machine they use to look into your eyes.
- Your eye care provider may also ask you to wait to speak until after they have finished conducting your eye exam. This will allow them to have a discussion with you while maintaining a safe distance.
- If you need to cough or sneeze during your exam, move back from the microscope and any individuals in the room. Bury your face in the crook of your arm or cover your face with a tissue.
When you schedule your eye exam appointment, you can have the extra confidence that you will be safe and comfortable at the USC Roski Eye Institute. We look forward to servicing your eye care needs and appreciate your patience and cooperation.
Sincerely,
The USC Roski Eye Institute Clinical Faculty
Drs. Narsing Rao, Hossein Ameri, Jesse Berry, Jessica Chang, Gloria Chiu, Charles Flowers Jr., Kimberly Gokoffski, J. Martin Heur, Mark Humayun, Amir Kashani, Jonathan Kim, Linda Lam, Thomas Lee, Karen Morgan, Andrew Moshfeghi, Kent Nguyen, Annie Nguyen, Vivek Patel, Grace Richter, Brian Song, Lernik Torossian, Brian Toy, Brandon Wong, Benjamin Xu, Rachel Young, and Sandy Zhang-Nunes
Thursday, April 23, 2020
New FAQ Page: How Does COVID-19 Affect the Eyes?
COVID-19 Update
With healthcare information changing daily amidst the COVID-19 pandemic, little attention has been given to its effect on one of the most sensitive parts of our bodies: the eyes. To provide an update, Dr. Annie Nguyen, Assistant Professor of Clinical Ophthalmology and Assistant Director of the Cornea & Refractive Surgery Fellowship at the USC Roski Eye Institute, answers frequently asked questions about whether our eyes are vulnerable to the novel coronavirus.
