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CORONAVIRUS

PANDEMIC

ith the spread of the avoided if one is more conscious of
COVID-19 pandemic, the their actions, especially while visiting an
Wpast couple of months have optical clinic for a routine eye check-up.
been scary and disappointing for One may feel nervous about venturing
people across the globe. Due to these out but the one thing to remember
unprecedented situations, everyone is that all medical professionals
is on high alert these days and staying follow strict hygiene and disinfection
indoors. But post the lockdown, many guidelines. They are taking utmost
people have to step out of their homes caution by limiting close physical
more often now. People are required contact, using masks and sanitizers, and
Dr Vineet Shrivastava daily checking their temperature for
B.E.M.S., D.O., (FOOREC) to resume work, be it the daily wagers
FCLC (Gold Medalist) or the working professionals who safety measures. Read on to know some
Consultant Optometrist & Educator cannot work from home. Some people of the changes that can be expected
Banswara, Rajasthan
find themselves in an unavoidable and how one can protect their eyes
situation when they need to visit during such vulnerable times.
a hospital to see a doctor or visit EYE EXAMS DURING THE
someone admitted at a healthcare PANDEMIC
centre. During such inevitable
circumstances, one needs to take the  Wear a mask when visiting a
necessary precautions and follow the medical centre for an appointment.
guidelines to protect themselves as well Patients without a mask shall be
as the people around them. provided with a mask.

The coronavirus infection can be  The clinic may ask the patient to wait

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