COVID-19 Response - Piedmont Eye Center

Piedmont Eye Center has resumed appointments and essential and non-essential procedures with updated protocol, including requiring masks in our buildings. We continue to adhere to recommendations by the CDC and local officials to protect our staff and community. Read Our Response

We have resumed seeing regular examinations, non-essential and elective procedures with your safety in mind. New precautions and procedures are being implemented to reduce community transmission of COVID-19.

Piedmont Eye Center COVID-19 Response

We have resumed seeing regular examinations, non-essential and elective procedures with your safety in mind. New precautions and procedures are being implemented to reduce community transmission of COVID-19. TELEHEALTH IS STILL AVAILABLE! Telehealth is still available at Piedmont Eye Center! The s

TELEHEALTH IS STILL AVAILABLE!

Telehealth is still available at Piedmont Eye Center! The safety and health of our patients and staff remain our top priority. With that in mind, we offer Telehealth to provide a virtual visit for our patients with eye care needs who may not need to come into the office. The virtual appointment is a great option that can address many eye care issues, such as red eye, conjunctivitis, allergies, dry eye flare-ups and many more. The goal of this approach is to provide necessary care to patients while reducing the need for urgent visits to the office or the ER.

How does the virtual visit work?

To schedule, please call us at 434.947.3984.
Let us know if you have an apple or an android and that your smartphone has a working camera and microphone.
The physician will take a history, perform a virtual exam, offer a diagnosis and create a treatment plan.

It’s that simple.

Per CDC recommendations, we are now requiring patients to wear mask for all in-person visits.

For the overall health and well-being of our staff and patients, we require that you come to the office wearing a mask and keep it in place your entire visit. Due to limited supplies, we are unable to provide masks for patients.

If you need instructions on how to make your own mask, you can find guidelines from the CDC. There are options available that include sew and no sew methods, and most masks can be made with common household items. Thank you for your understanding.

MASK INSTRUCTIONS

In addition, we ask if you feel ill, especially if you display known symptoms of COVID-19, that you please stay home.

We understand that it may be difficult to know when to stay home. When in doubt, we encourage you to stay home for the safety of our staff and the members of our community. Please know that the health of your eyes is our top priority. If you are experiencing urgent eye-related issues and COVID-19 symptoms, we encourage you to schedule a virtual visit instead. Our doctors and staff members may be able to assess your condition and provide a solution, without requiring an in-office visit.

Centra has provided some valuable resources to help identify COVID-19 symptoms. Please view the graphic below if you are uncertain of whether or not it’s safer for you to stay at home and opt for a Telehealth visit.

Download the “Coronavirus and Your Eyes” to help understand the disease and our practice response. Available in English and Spanish.

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We’re here to support you.

Our team has collected a variety of resources we’d like to share with you to make your time at home a little easier. We’ve gathered our staff’s favorite recipes, created custom coloring sheets, and even written a blog with ideas to keep the kids busy.

Check them out here:

Staff Recipes

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What Our Patients Think

Ben Crosswhite / OWNER, CROSSWHITE FITNESS

I couldn't recommend a better doctor, a better facility, and I'm so glad I did it.
Brenda Edson /

"I could not have asked for a better experience at Piedmont Eye Center. From my very first visit, the staff was friendly, knowledgeable, and genuinely interested in me."
Bobby Moore /

"I wish I would have done it many years ago now."
Bryan Mitchell / ANALYST

"My vision was the best it had been since I was a teen. I had my LASIK surgery performed almost 2 years ago, and it is as good today as it was then."
Caroline Trexler /

"They ensured that the entire process from preliminary appointments to follow up visits went seamlessly – the perfect team that gave me perfect vision."
Charles / RETIRED COMMANDER , UNITED STATES NAVY

"All and all, this has been a very pleasant and beneficial period for me. I recommend it highly for anyone in a similar situation.'
Cynthia /

"I feel almost like a new person It’s a wonderful feeling to wake up in the morning and be able to actually see across the room without fumbling for my glasses. "
Frances / RETIRED

"Dr. Ceballos has always been very positive, clarifying everything medically, never leaving me in doubt and has always made me feel special and important."
Guy / RETIRED

"The procedure was painless, and now I’m happy to say I only wear glasses to read. I have 20/20 vision in my left eye and 20/25 in my right. "
Janice Bloom / ADMISSIONS DATABASE & COMMUNICATIONS DIRECTOR

"Dr. Bowers and his staff treated me with the utmost in professional care, making sure I was comfortable throughout the entire process."
Barbara / RETIRED

"The procedure was pain free and I am so pleased with the results. It was money well spent and it is unbelievable how clear and colorful everything is. I want to tell Dr. Bowers and his staff how grateful I am."
Jerome / RETIRED

"Doctor Vogel has treated me professionally as has his staff. They have been caring and have answered my questions to my satisfaction."
Jon Dupin / PASTOR

"LASIK is not just a medical advancement to me; it’s a miracle"
Josh Brewer / HUMANITARIAN AID

"Because of Dr. Bowers and his team at Piedmont Eye Center, my everyday life is now a whole lot easier. "
Judy Bowman / MISSIONARY

"My experience of having Laser Vision Correction was fantastic. Dr. Bowers and all his staff are so knowledgeable and professional, yet very personal, warm, caring, and friendly."
Lucy /

"Dr. Bowers and his team were very comforting. The next morning, I opened my eyes and was able to see the alarm clock across the room, which I was never able to see before. It was a miracle!"
Martha Ann / GRANDMOTHER

"It is a wonderful feeling to have no RX lenses. I want to thank Dr. Bowers and the Surgery Center for the freedom I feel.”
Monica Shelton / Featured Patient

"Everyone told me what they were going to be doing to me and what to expect every step of the way. My experience with Piedmont Eye Center and Dr. Bowers and the whole LASIK team was awesome!"
Adelia / RETIRED

"God led me to Dr. Vogel. He is absolutely the most wonderful doctor in the world. Not only is he a great doctor, he is a great ‘people person’. You always feel safe with him."
Penny Abbott / Financial Consultant

"From the great staff who helped me, to the simplicity of setting up my flexible spending account, to my complete satisfaction and enjoyment of having clear sight, this has been an easy process."
Sallie Bloom / SPECIAL EDUCATION TEACHER

"The staff at Piedmont eased my nerves and the procedure was swift and smooth."
Sue / CHIROPRACTOR

"I have always seen the world through glasses or contacts, so the sharpness of vision I have now was never there before."
Tim / NATIONAL ENDURO CHAMPION

“Dr. Bowers not only met my expectations, he surpassed them. I had no idea that vision like this was possible. I no longer struggle in the shadows of a course- everything is clearer.”
Troy Doss / ASSISTANT PRINCIPAL AT JEFFERSON FOREST

"Piedmont Eye Center takes care of the little things to make LASIK a comfortable process."