Hattori Vision Optometry

The California Optometric Association strongly recommends that optometrists practicing in California voluntarily suspend non-essential or non-urgent optometry care. Looking out for the best interest and safety of our patients, our staff and the community, Hattori Vision will be closed until MAY 3rd, in accordance with the Monterey County mandatory shelter in place. During this time, all non-essential and non-urgent activities, including routine comprehensive eye examinations ...and the ordering and dispensing of glasses, will not be performed. If you need to place an order for contact lenses or need refills on ophthalmic prescription medications either call our office 831-372-8181 or text our text messaging service 831-609-9094 and someone will assist you. We can have contact lens orders direct shipped to you and prescriptions for medications electronically sent to your pharmacy. If you are experiencing a true ocular emergency either call our office 831-372-8181 and you will be triaged accordingly or go to the nearest urgent care. Thank you for your cooperation and understanding. Stay healthy! Dr. Covie & Staff Below is a list of some of the most important resources to help keep you informed on the current outbreak: COVID Factsheet: https://www.cdc.gov//201/downloads/2019-ncov-factsheet.pdf CDC Updates: https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-nCoV/index.html Social Distancing: https://hub.jhu.edu/2020/03/13/what-is-social-distancing/ CHOMP COVID Information & eVisits: https://www.chomp.org/coronavirus/#.XnBbI0NlDVo

The CDC classifies COVID-19 as a high public health threat. We want to be conscientious and protective of our patients, our staff and the community. For that reason, we are asking the following: If you have traveled to, or have interacted with people who have been to affected areas identified by the CDC as having (ongoing) transmission of COVID-19, please wait at least 14 days before visiting our office. If you have had any of the following symptoms within the last 14 days...: 1. Fever 2. Cough 3. Shortness of breath Please wait to come in until you are symptom free for 72 hours without medication. Governor Gavin Newsom has requested that people over the age of 65 practice home isolation. In the interest of your well-being, we are requesting those over 65 reschedule your visit to our office to a later date. In an effort to practice social distancing, our doors will be locked. We will only be allowing a limited number of patients, at one time, into our office by appointment only. We have increased our cleaning and disinfecting protocol in the office for additional protection. We ask that you call in advance and we can either assist you in entering the office for your scheduled appointment or deliver your eyeglasses or contacts to your car in the parking lot. If you need to order contacts or refills on prescription medications, feel free to call the office and we will be able to assist you in doing so. We can also direct ship contacts and if necessary, Dr. Covie will be available for consultation over the phone. Please be considerate of others in order to limit the spread of this virus and keep our community healthy. Thank you, we greatly appreciate your cooperation and understanding. Stay healthy! Dr. Covie & Staff

Time for our annual pumpkin contest! Help us find a winner by placing a vote for your favorite in the comment section. You may vote once a day from now until Halloween.

Today we celebrate Dr. Ellie Hattori. In addition to it being her birthday she is also officially retiring today. Her remarkable love and dedication not only for her patients but for the profession in general is unmatched and will never be duplicated. She is a nationally recognized contact lens expert who has tackled the most difficult cases with her signature smile and has blessed many with the gift of perfect vision. As she leaves her (and Dr. Rick’s) practice in the very capable hands of Dr. Covie Gonzales she will fill her days being a proud grandmother of 4, cooking and baking for and with friends and family, and continuing to serve the community that she loves with her many volunteer positions. We LOVE you Dr. Ellie!!! Happy Birthday and enjoy retirement!

Hope everyone had an amazing holiday! We are back in the office and want to announce the wreath contest winner. It is number 5 made by our very own Queen of Crafts Laurel Marotta! Thank you again for the overwhelming participation!

Happy Birthday Stephanie, Matt and Dr. Covie! Celebrating with Dr Rick's Burgers and Dr Ellie's Cake @ Ricky & Ellie's Burger and Bake Shop

December is here Hattori Vision friends and that means our wreath contest is too. So please look over this year’s entries and vote for your favorite in the comment section. Happy Holidays!

Sorry for the delay. Thank you again for all the Halloween pumpkin votes! There was an overwhelming amount of support and voting! No recounts were needed. The much anticipated winner of the Halloween basket was selected. Congrats to Isobel Swart!