[Ophthalmology News] Gangnam Smile Eye Clinic's COVID-19 Management and Prevention Guidelines

Hello.

We are Gangnam Smile Eye Clinic, dedicated to restoring your happy smile through the joy of sight!

Since the first confirmed case of Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) in Korea,

some people have expressed concerns about using medical facilities.

Gangnam Smile Eye Clinic is doing its utmost to prevent COVID-19 infection so that patients can visit with peace of mind.

1. COVID-19 Response Guidelines

In accordance with the recommendations of the Korea Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (KCDC), customers who have recently visited Hubei Province, China, or have had contact with a confirmed patient,

are restricted from visiting medical institutions.

Please keep this in mind when planning your visit.

2. Gangnam Smile Eye Clinic's Own Infection Prevention Guidelines

Smile Eye Clinic conducts medical questionnaires and temperature checks for all visitors,

and is doing its best to prevent transmission through thorough hygiene management of all staff members.

1) Infection Prevention Guidelines for Visitors

① Hand sanitization for all visitors

② Temperature measurement for all visitors

③ Verification of overseas travel history for all visitors

④ Recommendation of mask-wearing for all visitors

2) Infection Prevention Guidelines for Staff

① Implementation of full disinfection within the clinic

② Placement of infection prevention notices

③ Operation of plasma air purifiers

④ Handwashing for all staff and disinfection of medical equipment

⑤ Recommendation of mask-wearing for all staff

3. National Action Guidelines for Infection Prevention

Furthermore, we would like to inform you of COVID-19 prevention action guidelines that can be practiced in daily life.

① If you have respiratory symptoms such as coughing or phlegm, wear a mask!

Please be sure to wear one when visiting a medical institution!

② When visiting a medical institution, inform the medical staff of your overseas travel history!

③ If you have had contact with a recent visitor to Hubei Province, China, or a traveler, and develop suspicious symptoms, please contact your local public health center or call 1339!

Thanks to the cooperation of many visitors, Smile Eye Clinic is operating even more safely.

We kindly ask for your active cooperation with Smile Eye Clinic, which prioritizes safety.

For eye health inquiries, please call 02-553-0210. Gangnam Smile Eye Clinic is always happy to provide friendly consultation!

Frequently Asked Questions

What efforts does Gangnam Smile Eye Clinic make to prevent COVID-19?

Gangnam Smile Eye Clinic adheres to the recommendations of the Korea Centers for Disease Control and Prevention and implements its own infection prevention guidelines to prevent COVID-19. We conduct medical questionnaires, temperature checks, hand sanitization, and verify overseas travel history for all visitors. We also create a safe environment through thorough hygiene management of all staff, full disinfection of the clinic, and operation of plasma air purifiers.

Can hospital visits be restricted due to COVID-19?

Yes, they can be restricted. In accordance with the recommendations of the Korea Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, customers who have recently visited Hubei Province, China, or have had contact with a confirmed patient, are restricted from visiting medical institutions. Please be sure to keep this in mind before your visit.

What prevention guidelines should patients follow when visiting the hospital?

Yes, there are several guidelines. All visitors must undergo hand sanitization and temperature checks, have their overseas travel history verified, and are encouraged to wear masks. Additionally, if you have respiratory symptoms such as coughing, you should wear a mask and inform the medical staff of your overseas travel history.

What prevention guidelines do Gangnam Smile Eye Clinic staff follow?

Gangnam Smile Eye Clinic staff strictly adhere to infection prevention guidelines. They implement full disinfection within the clinic, place infection prevention notices, and operate plasma air purifiers. Furthermore, they maintain a safe treatment environment by encouraging all staff to wash their hands, disinfect medical equipment, and wear masks.

What are the ways to prevent COVID-19 in daily life?

Yes, there are prevention guidelines that can be practiced in daily life. If you have respiratory symptoms such as coughing or phlegm, wear a mask, and inform the medical staff of your overseas travel history when visiting a medical institution. Also, if you develop suspicious symptoms after contact with a recent visitor to Hubei Province, China, you should contact your local public health center or call 1339.