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Coronavirus Update, August 31, 2021
Due to the town of Cary’s mask mandate, we are now requiring mask in the office.
We are continuing with our extra cleaning protocols in between patients. Thank you for your patience as we all work through this pandemic.
CORONAVIRUS UPDATE, June 27, 2021
Masks are no longer required at Cary Eye Center if you have been vaccinated. If you have not been vaccinated, masks are strongly recommended.
We are continuing with our extra cleaning protocols in between patients. Thank you for your patience as we have all worked through this pandemic.
CORONAVIRUS UPDATE August 5, 2020
We are fully open at Cary Eye Center. Since May/June, we have resumed all of our services including cataract, laser, and eyelid surgeries, as well as routine and medical exams. Patients are allowed to come in with their families. You must bring and wear a mask while in the office. If you are sick or have possibly been recently exposed, please reschedule your visit for a later time.
We continue to clean in between patients, wear masks, social distance, and we have some new plastic barriers used during eye examinations. We will continue these policies for the foreseeable future. We look forward to reducing these requirements when it is medically appropriate to do so.
CORONAVIRUS UPDATE April 22, 2020
After being closed about 4 weeks, we are beginning to re-open. In April, we are now seeing patients in their 50s and 60s and younger for medical visits. Beginning May 4, we will be open for all ages and will be resuming routine visits as well. Please wear a mask when you come for your appointment. We continue to see urgent/emergent eye problems for patients of any age.
We are not able to see COVID-19 patients, so if you have a fever, cough, flu symptoms, contact with a sick person, or travel within 14 days, please call your primary care doctor or local emergency room for instructions.
We are: 1) Having one patient at a time in the office, without family, 2) Social Distancing, 3) Wearing masks, and 4) Disinfecting surfaces more frequently. If you still wish to stay at home, we can easily do a TeleHealth video visit or phone call, which can be useful for a variety of situations.
Thank you for supporting Cary Eye Center, and we will continue to provide excellent eye care as safely as possible during this Coronavirus Pandemic.
CORONAVIRUS UPDATE, March 31, 2020
Please call us for the latest information during this viral pandemic at 919 322-1995. If no one is able to pick up, press one (1) and leave a message and someone will call you back as soon as possible. Our schedule and situation may change on a daily/weekly basis.
Cary Eye Center closed for normal business from March 19 th through April 3rd . We apologize for the inconvenience during this unprecedented outbreak. We hope to reopen for normal business some time in April, to be determined later based on current conditions.
We are now offering TeleHealth visits with Dr. O’Neal, which can be done using your phone or computer. The staff at Cary Eye Center can get you set up for this in about 5 minutes. We are generally able to see patients for emergency conditions; please call us to discuss. Immediate care can also be obtained at an Urgent Care or Emergency Room location.
Thank you for your patience. We look forward to returning to normal patient care activities soon and wish you good health.
CORONAVIRUS UPDATE, March 17, 2020
As you know, the United States is in a State of Emergency due to the Wuhan novel coronavirus (SARS-CoV-2) which can cause serious lung disease (COVID-19) and even death. Cary Eye Center is committed to protecting staff and patients as well as we can during this period. If you have a fever, shortness of breath, any Flu-like symptoms, or have any exposure to a known COVID-19 case, please call to reschedule your appointment.
Please also consult the Center for Disease Control (CDC) https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/index.html and the NC Dept. of Health and Human Services https://www.ncdhhs.gov/ for more information. You may also call 866 462-3821 for more information or click here: Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) https://www.ncdhhs.gov/frequently-asked-questions-about-covid-19 or for questions about testing https://www.ncdhhs.gov/divisions/public-health/coronavirus-disease-2019-covid-19-response-north-carolina/testing-covid-19.
Our schedule may vary during this time frame, so please be patient and call us to confirm your appointment and the status of our office, at 919 322-1995. The specific measures we are using to reduce this risk of spread include: 1). Disinfection of surfaces after every patient, 2). Spreading out of appointments with no crowds of patients in the waiting area, 3). No sick appointments, and 4). Having a spacious office. We anticipate remaining open during this crisis, but things may change on a daily basis, so please call us with any questions. We wish you good health and look forward to getting through this challenge together.
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Testimonials
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Dr. Singer
Yesterday, I had a frightening eye situation with my wife. Cary Eye Center took my wife without an appointment and the whole staff was wonderful. The icing on the cake was Dr. O’Neal. I examined his training history prior to calling the office, and I was very impressed. Meeting Dr. O’Neal and experiencing his reassuring, extremely professional demeanor was just what my wife needed, to allay her anxiety. This visit convinced us that all of our future eye treatment will be done by Dr. O’Neal. In short, we cannot recommend an ophthalmologist higher!
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Jeff
I recently had occasion to meet Dr. O’Neal, under rather inauspicious circumstances. While performing a home improvement project, I sustained a fairly serious injury to my left eye, requiring a visit to the emergency room. Fortunately for me and for the future of that eye, Dr. O’Neal was on call that day. His swift care, attention, and great competence resulted in the best possible outcome in an otherwise doubtful situation. Moreover, his obvious concern for my well-being and clear explanation of the circumstances attendant to the injury (I, being a layman) allowed a scary situation to feel less so. He has a new patient in me and my family, and I couldn’t more enthusiastically recommend him to anyone in search of a great eye-care provider.
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Neil
“I have been a patient of Dr. O’Neal’s for over a decade. When I first started seeing him, my eyes were a mess… Working with Dr. O’Neal, he was able to systematically diagnose the issues and treat them. My eyes have never felt better! At one point in my treatment, I ended up having an allergic reaction to one of the eye drops. It was an uncomfortable night to say the least. I called his office when it opened and he was able to fit me in that morning and fixed the problem. It was very much appreciated! The new office is really nice and the staff have been very friendly. Overall, my eyes have never felt better…and I’m very happy to be Dr. O’Neal’s patient.”
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John
“Dr. Kevin O’Neal restored my faith, and I will always remain grateful to him…His service answered and said they would relay the message to him. To my amazement, within minutes, as I was on my way out of the door, my phone rang and it was Dr. O’Neal himself, personally returning my call at 10PM in the evening. By now I had completely lost vision out of my right eye and thought I was going to be permanently blind in that eye. Dr O’Neal comforted me on the phone with his words and told me he would be waiting for me to arrive at the hospital. He was there when I arrived and I was given IMMEDIATE treatment because of him. I did not have to wait my turn. He performed emergency surgery that evening and restored my vision and saved my eye.”
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Terri
“I have been a patient of Dr. O’Neal for 10 years. I have always received, in my opinion, the highest qualityof medical care. His medical skills and competence is matched by his professionalism. Dr. O’Neal embodies a friendly personality and compassionate attitude, which immediately puts patients at ease. I have recommended Dr. O’Neal to many friends and will continue to do so.”