COVID 19 Optica Eye Center Status
“Stay At Home Order” was issued by Governor J.B. Pritzker effective Saturday, March 21, 2020 at 5pm in an effort to slow the transmission of Covid-19. Essential workers and businesses will remain working and open. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention have recommended all routine eye care be deferred until further notice.
During this period of social distancing and quarantine, we must all do our part by restricting activities outside the home except for getting medical care. We have asked most of our staff to stay home until further notice to protect them, our patients, our community, our nation, and our planet. Despite the financial and emotional hardships this will cause, we ask every one of you to do the same. We will remain available to triage eye emergencies as well as help you with routine matters during this challenging time. Dr Kopke or Dr. Ramirez will do their best to accommodate you. If not, we will direct you to the nearest eye emergency facility.
Bloomingdale Office: Call 630-893-1450 or email at opticaeyespec@sbcglobal.net
Melrose Park Office: Call 708-344-1010 or email at optica1@ameritech.net
“Stay At Home Order” was issued by Governor J.B. Pritzker effective Saturday, March 21, 2020 at 5pm in an effort to slow the transmission of Covid-19. Essential workers and businesses will remain working and open. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention have recommended all routine eye care be deferred until further notice.
During this period of social distancing and quarantine, we must all do our part by restricting activities outside the home except for getting medical care. We have asked most of our staff to stay home until further notice to protect them, our patients, our community, our nation, and our planet. Despite the financial and emotional hardships this will cause, we ask every one of you to do the same. We will remain available to triage eye emergencies as well as help you with routine matters during this challenging time. Dr Kopke or Dr. Ramirez will do their best to accommodate you. If not, we will direct you to the nearest eye emergency facility.
- Routine Eye Exams: If you are scheduled for a routine eye examination appointment for the remainder of March and early April, we will reschedule your appointment. As of March 23, 2020, we will begin rescheduling routine eye examination appointments for (May 5,2020) and later.
- I have glasses or contact lenses to pick up. What do I do? Bloomingdale Office: We will be providing curbside pick-up on Monday, Wednesday, and Friday’s from 930am-330pm. You may call (630-893-1450) to schedule the pick-up/curbside pick-up or ring outside bell to be greeted at office door. Melrose Park Office: We will be providing curbside pick-up on Tuesday and Thursday’s from 930am-330pm. You may call (708-344-1010) to schedule the pick-up/curbside pick-up or ring outside bell to be greeted at office door.
- I need to replace my glasses. What do I do? We may be able to extend your prescription during this time and will help you with your eyewear needs. Please contact us.
- I’m nearly out of contact lenses. What do I do? We may be able to extend your prescription during this time, and/or place an order for your contact lenses and have them shipped to your house. We will provide free shipping of 2 or more boxes. Please contact us.
- I need a refill on the medication prescribed to me by the practice. What do I do? We can transmit a refill for your prescription directly to your pharmacy so that you have the medication that you need or have the pharmacy contact us directly. Please contact us.
- I have an issue. It cannot wait until you can see me in the office. What can I do? If you have an issue that cannot wait for an office visit, contact us and we will schedule a FaceTime, Skype or Telephone appointment with one of our doctors. Please Contact us.
- What about an eye emergency? What can I do? If you have an ocular emergency, we are, as always, available to help you at any time. Please contact us.
Bloomingdale Office: Call 630-893-1450 or email at opticaeyespec@sbcglobal.net
Melrose Park Office: Call 708-344-1010 or email at optica1@ameritech.net