Here at Sweeney Eye Associates we share the same goal: To stay healthy.

Sweeney Eye Associates is committed to maintaining a safe and healthy environment for our patients and our employees.

We closely monitor the available information concerning the Coronavirus disease (COVID – 19) and associated guidelines and recommendations from the Center for Disease Control (CDC).

We want you to know that we have policies in place to help protect the health of our patients and our employees to include the following.

We’ve advised our employees to follow the public health authorities’ guidance regarding hygiene and personal travel, and we’ve reinforced our existing policy encouraging employees who exhibit flu-like symptoms to stay home and consult with a medical professional. Our waiting rooms, exam lanes, restrooms and offices are continuously disinfected.  We follow a strict handwashing policy.

• We have guidelines in place for our patients:  You will be asked if you recently returned from international travel and/or the United States of known high risk.
• You will be asked if you are currently experiencing any respiratory symptoms that include fever, cough, and shortness of breath.
• If you answer yes to any of these questions, then we ask that you seek guidance from your primary care physician or the CDC.

We will ask every patient to wash their hands upon entering our facility.

In the meantime:

1. Wash your hands with soap and water for at least 20 seconds. (Sing Happy Birthday)
2. Use an alcohol-based hand sanitizer with at least 60 percent alcohol.
3. Avoid close contact with people who are sick.
4. Avoid touching your eyes, nose and mouth.
5. Cover your cough or sneeze with a tissue, then throw the tissue in the trash, and wash your hands.
6. Clean and disinfect frequently touched objects and surfaces.
7. Stay home when you are sick.

All of these are necessary precautions for you as our patients and for our employees in order to help do our part during this unprecedented global health crisis.