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COVID-19 Clinic Protocol for Office Visits

Dear Patients, Amid the spread of COVID-19 we would like to assure you that Pixel staff are taking all measure to slow down and stop the spread of COVID-19.

Covid-19 Update Statement

Below are the measures we are taking to ensure the safety and well being of our patients, staff, and community.

Out staff has access to PPE including face shield, masks, gloves, and disinfecting solutions. We do have extra masks for patients that do not have their own.
Only one patient is allowed in the clinic at once. (patients who need to be accompanied are accommodated as needed)
Social distance of at least 2 meters in maintained between staff and patients when possible.
Our pre-test room, exam and show room are being constantly sterilized at opening, during working hours and end of the day.
Our staff is monitoring and following the procedures to disinfect all common areas and surfaces before and after each patient.
All common and shared articles have been eliminated and suspended until further notice, i.e. brochures, magazines, toys and colouring books.
All products that have been used or came in contact with patients are being sterilized before being put on display again, including our frames in the show room and other products.
Hand disinfecting stations can be found around the clinic and the optical show room.

However, the responsibility extends to our patients as well. Please help us eliminate the spread of the virus in our community. If your answer is YES to any of the following questions, please reschedule your appointment to at least TWO WEEKS after.

In the last 14 days, I have travelled outside of Canada.
In the last 14 days, I have had flu-like symptoms such as a fever, cough and difficulty breathing.
In the last 14 days, to the best of my knowledge, I have had contact with a person who has returned from a destination outside of Canada within the previous 14 days or who has had flu-like symptoms such as a fever, cough and difficulty breathing.

When you come into the clinic, please make sure of the following:

Disinfect your hands using our disinfecting station located at the entrance.
Wear your mask.
Maintain a social distance of 2m from our staff.
Any products that you come in contact with can be placed in the cleaning bins located around the clinic and optical show room to be cleaned and disinfected.
Limit your hand-face contact.

Dear patients:

We are writing to inform you of the new changes that have and will be adapted by Ontario Ministry of Health in response to the agreement reached between the Ontario Government and the Ontario Association of Optometrists. As these changes unfold, we will be delivering the most up to date changes as they become available through our website www.pixeleyecare.ca

The following changes will be effective as of September 1st, 2023:

Changes to Senior’s eye care (age 65 and older):

1. Annual Eye Exams (Full comprehensive assessment)

Currently: all seniors are covered once every 12 months for a full eye exam with an Optometrist

Change:

ONLY seniors with eligible medical conditions affecting their eyes such as Macular Degeneration, Glaucoma and/or Diabetes will be covered once every 12 months for a full eye exam with an Optometrist.
Seniors without medical conditions will be covered once every 18 months for a full eye exam with an Optometrist.

2. Follow-up exam (Minor Follow-Up assessment)

Currently: all seniors are eligible to receive unlimited Follow-up visits in the 12 consecutive months from their annual eye exam.

Change:

Seniors with eligible medical conditions affecting their eyes such as Macular Degeneration, Glaucoma and/or Diabetes will be eligible for two (2) follow-up visits every 12 consecutive months from their annual eye exam.
Seniors without medical condition will be eligible for two (2) follow-up visits every 18 consecutive months from their annual eye exam.

Changes to patient between age 20-64 years with eligible medical conditions:

1. Amblyopia (lazy eye) and Strabismus (eye turn)

Currently: all adults aged 20-64 years with Amblyopia and/or Strabismus are eligible for a full eye exam yearly covered by OHIP.

Change: Only adults with sudden onset of Strabismus, acute concerns or complications will be covered by OHIP.

2. Diabetes

Adults with Diabetes will continue to be eligible for annual eye exams covered by OHIP. Documented history of diabetes is not required, and Optometrist can clinically assess and verify whether a patient has diabetes.

3. Cataracts

Currently: Adult with Cataracts are eligible for yearly eye exam covered by OHIP.

Change: Only adult with clinically significant decreased vision that impacts their daily life, or when a surgery referral is made will continue to be eligible for yearly eye exams covered by OHIP.

4. Uveitis (inflammation inside your eye)

Currently: Adult with reoccurring uveitis regardless of active inflammation or not are eligible for yearly eye exams covered by OHIP.

Change: Only Adult with an active case of uveitis will be eligible for an eye exam covered by OHIP.

5. Retinal disease, Corneal disease, and Optic pathway disease

Currently: Adults with these conditions are eligible for yearly eye exam covered by OHIP regardless of it being active or not.

Change: Adult with an active case of these conditions will be eligible to cover their eye exam under OHIP.

Pixel Eye Care Management.
March 2023

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Unit B3
Kemptville, ON
K0G 1J0;
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3000 County Rd 43
Unit B3
Kemptville, ON
K0G 1J0
Tel: 613 258-7878