Open as of May 11, 2020 for essential services. Monday - Saturday 11am-5pm
Appointments and Face Masks are Required.
No Walk-ins / Curbside Pick Up Available
Appointments and Face Masks are Required.
No Walk-ins / Curbside Pick Up Available
ACCESS OPTICAL and PLAZA OPTICAL
NEW SAFETY PROTOCOL
As a healthcare organization, the health of our patients, doctors, and associates is our top priority as we reopen to service your needs. As a result, we wanted to take the time to remind you of the precautions we are taking to ensure the entire community is safe.
What We Ask of You:
Steps We are Taking to Ensure Your Safety:
Limiting Exams Per Hour
Only 2 patients per hour will be allowed in order to perform a thorough cleaning after each exam.
Limiting the Number of Patients
We will be actively limiting the number of patients and exams to adhere to CDC social distancing guidelines.
Patient Intake Forms
In most cases, Patient Intake Forms are available on our websites (www.AccessOptical.net & www.PlaqzaOptical.net ) paperwork can also be emailed to patients before their appointment and should be complete prior to arrival.
Temperature Check Upon Arrival
We will utilize a contactless thermometer to take temperatures of everyone who enters the location and will ask anyone with a fever to reschedule.
Protective Equipment & Cleaning Supplies
Masks and gloves have been secured for our doctors and associates. Patients will be supplied with a pair of gloves for frame selection. Disinfectant wipes are available as well.
Cleanings of Equipment and Surfaces
All equipment and surfaces will be cleaned after each exam.
Frame Selection Safety
Sanitized trays will be provided for patients to place frame selections. Our associates will disinfect all frames.
Hand Hygiene
Our associates will wash their hands for 20 seconds after every patient interaction. Hand sanitizer will hopefully be available for patients.
Social Distancing
We ask associates and patients to observe 6 feet social distancing whenever possible.
Contact Lens Exams
We will not be offering new contact lens fittings at this time in order to minimize exposure risk and physical contact.
We will continue to monitor CDC guidelines and make changes as appropriate to ensure the safety of the entire community.
NEW SAFETY PROTOCOL
As a healthcare organization, the health of our patients, doctors, and associates is our top priority as we reopen to service your needs. As a result, we wanted to take the time to remind you of the precautions we are taking to ensure the entire community is safe.
What We Ask of You:
- If you are exhibiting signs of COVID-19 or if you believe you have been in contact with someone who may have been exposed, we ask you to reschedule your exam.
- Please come to your appointment by yourself or limit who comes with you to one person so we can adhere to CDC social distancing guidelines.
- If you need someone to bring you to your appointment, we ask that they wait outside or in their vehicle.
- Upon your arrival, if we cannot observe social distancing due to other patients, we ask that you wait outside and we will call you when ready for your appointment.
Steps We are Taking to Ensure Your Safety:
Limiting Exams Per Hour
Only 2 patients per hour will be allowed in order to perform a thorough cleaning after each exam.
Limiting the Number of Patients
We will be actively limiting the number of patients and exams to adhere to CDC social distancing guidelines.
Patient Intake Forms
In most cases, Patient Intake Forms are available on our websites (www.AccessOptical.net & www.PlaqzaOptical.net ) paperwork can also be emailed to patients before their appointment and should be complete prior to arrival.
Temperature Check Upon Arrival
We will utilize a contactless thermometer to take temperatures of everyone who enters the location and will ask anyone with a fever to reschedule.
Protective Equipment & Cleaning Supplies
Masks and gloves have been secured for our doctors and associates. Patients will be supplied with a pair of gloves for frame selection. Disinfectant wipes are available as well.
Cleanings of Equipment and Surfaces
All equipment and surfaces will be cleaned after each exam.
Frame Selection Safety
Sanitized trays will be provided for patients to place frame selections. Our associates will disinfect all frames.
Hand Hygiene
Our associates will wash their hands for 20 seconds after every patient interaction. Hand sanitizer will hopefully be available for patients.
Social Distancing
We ask associates and patients to observe 6 feet social distancing whenever possible.
Contact Lens Exams
We will not be offering new contact lens fittings at this time in order to minimize exposure risk and physical contact.
We will continue to monitor CDC guidelines and make changes as appropriate to ensure the safety of the entire community.
Welcome to Access Optical, where state of the art Optometry is the hallmark. If you're looking for quality care with a personal touch, we hope you will give us a call.
Access Optical is family owned and operated to insure the utmost in personal care. Our family looks forward to the opportunity of serving your family's optometric needs. At Access Optical we pride ourselves on the individual care and attention we provide to all our patients. We are participating providers for most eyecare and medical insurance plans.
Access Optical is located at 2169 Merrick Road, Merrick, NY 11566, our practice has been recognized as a leader in eye care for the community for many years. Your entire family is welcomed from the children to the seasoned adult, we will make sure you are treated like family.
Our professional staff consists of three New York State Licensed Opticians and two Optometrists that possess the highest New York State credentials.
Access Optical offers 1 hour emergency service from our on site laboratory. You will find at every encounter honesty, sincerity. and integrity. Appointments accepted.....walk-ins welcomed!!
Our slogan is our standard..."The Perfect Blend of Professionalism and Price"
