Notice of Privacy Practices

Wyomissing Optometric Center

Effective Date: March 2026


Your Rights. Our Responsibilities. Your Information.

This Notice describes how medical information about you may be used and disclosed and how you can get access to this information. Please review it carefully.


Our Responsibilities

Wyomissing Optometric Center is required by law to:

  • Maintain the privacy and security of your protected health information (PHI)
  • Provide you with this Notice of our legal duties and privacy practices
  • Follow the terms of this Notice currently in effect
  • Notify you promptly if a breach occurs that may compromise your information


How We May Use and Disclose Your Information

We typically use or share your health information in the following ways:

Treatment

We use your information to provide, coordinate, or manage your care.
Example: Sharing information with another healthcare provider involved in your care.

Payment

We use your information to bill and receive payment for services.
Example: Sending information to your insurance company for claims processing.

Healthcare Operations

We use your information to operate and improve our practice.
Example: Quality assessment, staff training, and administrative functions.


Other Ways We May Use or Share Your Information

We may also use or disclose your information:

  • Appointment Reminders: Calls, texts, or emails
  • Health-Related Benefits & Services: Informing you about treatment options or services
  • Individuals Involved in Your Care: Family members or caregivers (unless you object)
  • Public Health & Safety: Reporting required by law
  • Law Enforcement & Legal Requests: When required by law
  • Business Associates: Third-party vendors who assist in operations (bound by HIPAA agreements)


Uses That Require Your Authorization

We will not use or share your information for the following without your written permission:

  • Marketing beyond basic communications
  • Sale of your information
  • Most sharing of psychotherapy notes (if applicable)

You may revoke your authorization at any time in writing.


Your Rights

You have the right to:

  • Access Your Records – Request copies of your medical records
  • Request Corrections – Ask us to correct inaccurate or incomplete information
  • Request Confidential Communications – Ask us to contact you in a specific way
  • Request Restrictions – Ask us to limit what we use or share
  • Get a List of Disclosures – Request a list of certain disclosures
  • Get a Copy of This Notice – Available at any time upon request


Filing a Complaint

If you believe your privacy rights have been violated, you may file a complaint with us or with the U.S. Department of Health & Human Services.

You will not be penalized for filing a complaint.


Contact Information

Wyomissing Optometric Center

📍 Wyomissing: (610) 374-3134
📍 Douglassville: (610) 385-4333
📍 Myerstown: (717) 866-1400


Changes to This Notice

We reserve the right to update this Notice. Updates will be posted in our office and on our website.