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35 TheSouthShoreMagazine.com comfort, daily use, safety requirements and allergies to materials. Eye Health Services' nine locations are fully open: Weymouth, East Bridgewater, Pembroke, Yarmouth, Dorchester, Quincy, Easton, Milton and Plymouth. They accept a full breadth of insurance plans, including Mass Health. They have just welcomed two new doctors, a retinal specialist and a glaucoma specialist, to the practice. Visit their website at www.eyehealthservices.com or call any of their convenient offices at 877.331.3937. At the start of the pandemic lockdown, when governmental orders prohibited any routine eye care or elective eye surgeries, Eye Health Services immediately created a task force and devised ways to best serve its many valued patients during the crisis. It began using Telehealth appointments, which provide a safe and reassuring way to check on patients with chronic conditions and help those not comfortable coming into the office. Mask wearing, physical distancing, temperature checking and sanitization procedures were all enacted. Breath shields were placed on the equipment, and patients could wait in the parking lot instead of the waiting room. Now, all nine of Eye Health Services' offices are open again and providing their full range of services. Physicians and patients alike feel protected by the comprehensive safety protocol. "We get such positive feedback from people telling us they are impressed with the measures we take and how conscientious the whole staff is," says Darlene Winn. "We take the position that any patient walking in may have had exposure to COVID-19 and implement our procedures accordingly. It's heartening to see the incredible support of our staff and our patients as we navigate this unprecedented pandemic together." Eye Health Services is proud of its track record at providing unparalleled, dedicated care to the South Shore and Cape Cod communities for half a century. "The most rewarding part of our job is getting to know our patients over the years," says Maureen Flaherty, Weymouth Office Manager. "We treat the whole family, from infants to seniors, for routine eye exams or for more specialized care." Eye exams are important for every age, from pediatric strabismus, to eye conditions such as cataracts and macular degeneration. Advanced treatment for dry eyes, diabetic retinopathy or reconstruction due to trauma or disease all are received close to home, without the travel into Boston. With six optical shop locations, it's convenient and easy to get your eyewear, whether you need glasses for an infant, sports glasses, contacts, progressive lenses or simple bifocals. The optical shops even have visual aids beyond eyeglasses. Eye Health Services offers the latest lens technology, including specialty lenses and contacts for dry eyes and brand names in sunglasses. "It is my honor and pleasure to serve the eyewear needs of the communities," says Beth Gilbert, Optical Manager. "While we see new faces every day, many of you have grown up with us at Eye Health Services and continue to put your trust in us to provide expert advice, products and services. Be assured we will continue to always look out for you and your families' vision needs with the care you have come to expect." Come in and choose from the vast selection of eyeglass frames that fit every budget, from affordable to extravagant. The licensed optical staff guides you through the process of accurately sizing and selecting frames, taking into consideration appropriate lens fit, Learn more about the differences between types of eye care providers and their specialties in the video found on our website at www.eyehealthservices.com/about