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​COVID-19 Safety Protocol

We are taking extra precautions to ensure the safety of our patients and staff in these new and challenging times. 

"The world has changed since your last visit with us, but one thing remains constant: our commitment to your health and well-being. We look forward to seeing you soon"

Social distancing
​at the office

Until further notice, we ask that you not bring a companion to your appointment, unless you need a caregiver or guardian to assist you. Parents, we love your children, but please arrange childcare at home if your child does not have a scheduled appointment. We request that only one parent accompany each child to his or her appointment. Siblings will not be allowed in the exam room.

Face mask is required

Please bring your own mask and wear it upon arrival. For the safety of our staff, and patients, anyone without a mask cannot be serviced. Face masks must cover from bridge of nose to under the chin. Handkerchiefs are not acceptable. 2 ply fabric masks are acceptable.

Temperature at check-in

Temperatures will be taken with a non-contact forehead thermometer upon check in. Anyone showing signs of fever or illness will be asked to reschedule his or her visit.

Optical sterilization

When trying on frames, please give any used frames to our opticians Jenifer or Joy, so they can be sterilized. All worn frames will be sterilized with a UV-sterilizer before being returned to the display window.

All services are by appointment only.

If you have the capability, we ask that you email us a photo of the front and back of your current medical insurance card. We already have your Vision Service Plan (VSP) information when you made the appointment. Medical insurance is different, such as Anthem Blue Cross, Cigna, Aetna, Medicare, or Blue Shield.

New patients please print out and sign all Patient Forms (HIPPA, VSP, Medicare, New Patient form) and bring to your appointment.

Our Instagram, Facebook and our website are up and running. Please follow us @novatooptometry for updates.

Yours in wellness and in health,
Dr Marissa Huang OD and everyone at Novato Optometry.

Helpful links

Marin County COVID 19 statistics and cases:
We are so lucky to continue to feel safe while offering our services here in Marin. We are closely monitoring local numbers and hope our patients stay in the know.
Marin Health and Human Services updates COVID19 cases, hospitalizations, testing in Marin, click here for the link to their site.

Vaccine Update: We are all vaccinated at the office, yay!
For those who are eligible, the COVID-19 vaccine is rolling out in Marin. Click on the County of Marin website, click link here and look into getting your vaccine.
 
How do you properly wear a face mask?
Your mask should cover your face from the bridge of your nose to under your chin. It should be loose fitting but still secure enough to stay in place. Make sure you can talk with your mask on and that it doesn’t irritate you, so you are not tempted to touch it or pull it out of place, which could put you at risk from touching your face or limit its effectiveness.

Masks with air valves are not acceptable. Handkerchiefs are not acceptable. Single ply (single piece of cloth layer) home-made masks are not acceptable.

Appropriate face masks include: N95, double ply home-made masks, surgical masks.

​If you are unable to access these approved face masks please talk to our staff before your appointment so that we can arrange access before your appointment.
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click to see John Hopkin's article.