In response to COVID-19 our office is making changes to ensure the safety and health of our valued patients and staff. We will no longer be performing regular eye exams. Only emergency and essential eye care will be provided until further notice. In an effort to help curve waiting room and or hospital visits we will remain open for those who require such care. We will also continue to process contact lens/glasses orders; however, with some possible delays as we reduce the number of staff in our office at any given time.
Our office hours during this change will be Monday - Friday 9:00am to 4:00pm.
If you require an appointment or have any questions please give us a call. Please do not come to the office if you do not have an appointment.
We will get through this together.
Warm regards,
Dr. Balraj Sharma
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