Eye Physicians and Surgeons has been open throughout the COVID-19 Pandemic, providing necessary care for urgent and emergent conditions. As we have now resumed visits for routine but important eye care, we remain first and foremost committed to the safety of our patients and our staff.

Some of our Safety and Sanitation Procedures Include:

All patients are asked to arrive with properly fitting masks (covering mouth and nose – without vents), and staff and patients will wear masks at all times
Patients will wait for appointments in their cars when practical, in order to minimize time in the office and exposure to other patients
Please bring a cell phone if you have one – Screenings will be initiated with histories taken over the phone to minimize face-to-face exposure and time spent in the office
Except for parents or necessary caretakers, visitors will be asked to wait in cars
All Patients, Staff and Doctors are screened for fever and COVID symptoms. If you have had either, please call to reschedule your visit

Check-in and check-out are performed remotely to limit employees in the office
Hand sanitizer will be provided to all visitors
All Medical Equipment and surfaces will be sanitized between patients, and doorknobs and chairs will be cleaned regularly throughout the day
Plexiglass breath shields have been installed on all examination equipment
Staff are equipped with N-95 respirator masks, gloves, and face shields or goggles for use during any close encounters. This keeps staff and patients safe
Limited optical services are available, with all frames sanitized if handled
We are reducing schedules to limit wait times in cars and eliminate congregating in the office. This has also minimized time in the office
All patient encounters must be by appointment but as always we are available for emergencies
High Efficiency Air Purifiers with HEPA filters are installed throughout the office

We are committed to making your visit as safe as possible, but also thorough, efficient and pleasant

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Dr. Douglas DeMello

Dr. Douglas DeMello

Dr. DeMello joined Eye Physicians and Surgeons, PA after having practiced in Wilmington, Delaware for over 35 years. He is a graduate of the University of Virginia where he took graduate level courses in visual psychophysics. He subsequently studied optometry, graduating from the Pennsylvania College of Optometry.

Dr. DeMello has enjoyed providing comprehensive eye care to individuals and many Delaware families., and has been involved in the Delaware Division for the Visually Impaired, the Delaware Department of Correction and the military.

Throughout his career, he has owned and managed his own optical and provided complete contact lens services.

Dr. DeMello is a welcome addition to the Eye Physicians family.

He will be missed It is with deep regret and sadness that we share the news of the passing of Dr. Douglas DeMello on Monday, April 27, 2020.

Dr. DeMello joined Eye Physicians and Surgeons in 2013 following a successful independent career in nearby Trolley Square, where he had been practicing since 1979. His many devoted patients followed him to our office, and many new patients came to appreciate his professionalism as well as his humor and good nature.

Doug will always be remembered for brightening the spirits in the office. He could always be relied upon for a joke or a kind word. Dr. DeMello truly enjoyed his work and his connection to his patients and staff. His dedication was without question and was evident each and every day – he was as dedicated to others as they were to him. He will be missed by all of us who had the pleasure of working with him over the years and we extend our deepest condolences to his family.

Staff at Eye Physicians and Surgeons, P.A.

Eye Physicians and Surgeons, P.A.

Eye Physicians and Surgeons, P.A. has been a trusted fixture in the community for more than three decades. Our caring, expert staff is affiliated with the:

American Medical Association
American Academy of Ophthalmology
Delaware Academy of Ophthalmology

Our office can be reached 24 hours a day, seven days a week. Emergency care and weekend and evening appointments are available. Call us at (302) 652-3353, use our online form to request a consultation, or email us.

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"Wonderful staff and lots of friendly faces. Everyone eager to answer questions and make your visit a pleasant experience. Cataract surgery with Dr. Minkovitz was terrific - his surgical staff was efficient and helpful. Thanks Eye Physicians and Surgeons!"

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