Some of our patients who suffer from Wet Age-related Macular Degeneration (AMD) and receive monthly eye injections, and who may also be in a high-risk group, have asked about their upcoming appointments. During the expanding Coronavirus COVID-19 pandemic, we have adjusted our “flu-like illness” patient protocols to be more in-line with CDC COVID-19 recommendations. The purpose of these changes is to protect our patients and staff and to streamline the evaluation and management for those people with a flu-like illness.
Please do not assume that because we have implemented these new protocols, that an appointment should be skipped. Based on how long you’ve been receiving injections and how stable your vision is, we may recommend stretching the time between injections, but that determination must be made on a case-by-case basis. If you have questions as to whether or not you should come in, please call us to discuss. At High Country Macula, we remain committed to performing the essential care you need to help you preserve your sight.
