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Industry Data Snapshot, Updates on Paycheck Protection Program Loan Forgiveness Process and a Call for Submissions – What Creative Solutions is Your Optical Practice Implementing to Stay Open for Patients Amidst Childcare Disruptions

Reopeneyecare.com, the digital platform sponsored by The Vision Council and designed to help eyecare providers navigate the implications of the COVID-19 pandemic on their businesses, recently posted several useful articles and resources including an industry data snapshot regarding the percent of practices open for annual exams and timely resources related to the Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) loan forgiveness process.

Additionally, ReopenEyecare.com is seeking submissions from optical practices regarding creative solutions being implemented to accommodate working parents and keep their practices open and viable as typical childcare and school schedules continue to be disrupted.

The Vision Council encourages members to share Reopeneyecare.com and the website’s resources with key accounts and retailers. Additionally, users should register on the website to receive updates as new content is posted.

Industry Data Snapshot

Provided by The Vision Council member company and ReopenEyecare.com partner GPN Technologies, the data indicates that 84 percent of practices are open for comprehensive eye exams, representing a decrease of 11 percent compared to 2019.

Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) Loan Forgiveness

To ensure eyecare providers have access to the latest information regarding the PPP loan forgiveness process, ReopenEyecare.com has posted two resources with helpful information, including an article from Review of Optometric Business that provides an explanation of the new rules released by the Small Business Administration (SBA) and illustrates the process with graphics. Additionally, the website has posted a frequently asked questions document from the U.S. Department of the Treasury, which provides detailed answers to questions related to payroll costs, nonpayroll costs, reductions and economic injury disaster loans (EIDL).

Call for Creative Solutions: What Policies Optical Practices are Implementing to Manage Disruptions to Childcare and Remain Open for Patients

As an unprecedented back-to-school season approaches and the pandemic continues to disrupt typical childcare arrangements, ReopenEyecare.com is seeking input on the creative solutions optical practices are implementing to accommodate working parents and keep their practices open and viable.

From the introduction of tele-scribing from home on a company laptop to the hiring of a teacher to teach and take care of employees’ children in a dedicated exam room, optical practices are coping with the impact of disruptions to usual childcare and school routines in innovative ways.

To share what creative ways your optical practice is trying to maintain a healthy practice while helping employees balance work and childcare during the pandemic, click here. ReopenEyecare.com may select your submission to share with the industry-at-large on the website.