Dec. 9, 2020 – I called prior to my appointment to ask about their protocols during the height of the pandemic and was told, “We are following the CDC guidelines.” I was concerned when I arrived and saw two techs wearing face shields, but no masks. The technician who performed my intake was wearing such a shield without masks. When I asked her about it, she said she was getting over pneumonia and was having trouble breathing with a mask on. I became doubly concerned at this point, since I am in a very high risk category.

QUOTE FROM CDC WEBSITE: “CDC does not recommend using face shields or goggles as a substitute for masks. Face shields and goggles are primarily used to protect the eyes of the person wearing it. Face shields have large gaps below and alongside the face, where your respiratory droplets may escape and reach others around you.”

Dr. Geissler entered the room (50 minutes late – even though I was supposed to be the first appt. of the morning) and was wearing a mask. He was speaking to me throughout the exam while in very close proximity. At one point, I noticed that his mask was not covering his nose and I brought it to his attention. He said that he does that purposely because his glasses fog up when he wears the mask over his nose! This is not in compliance with CDC guidelines.

THE CDC GUIDELINES STATE:
• Wear a mask that covers your nose and mouth to help prevent the spread of COVID-19
• Wear a mask in public settings when around people who don’t live in your household, especially when it may be difficult for you to stay six feet apart.
• Wear a mask correctly for maximum protection.

I suggested that he try using a thin piece of hypoallergenic surgical tape across the top of the mask under the eyes & over the bridge of the nose. This is what I did for my appointment, so that I could be examined without fogging my glasses or their equipment. He responded that he’s sensitive to tape and can’t use it.

My husband told me on the way home, “I’ll put that on your tombstone: At Least His Glasses Didn’t Fog Up.”

Submitted Dec. 9, 2020

Envious of my blue eyes, wants to change their color.

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