Practicing with the known COVID-19 risk and subsequent rationing of PPE, I personally experienced natural fear for my own health and that of my my family. With the noble, yet solemn, responsibility for patient care, a heightened awareness emerged in me towards the glaring lack of protection afforded my face and eyes, behind the surgical microscope. After exhausting the current ADA and CDC recommendations (goggles, glasses, or face shields), I knew this problem demanded innovation! I needed a shield designed for unobstructed vision, ease of operative hand movement, and ultimately peace of mind! After many nights, weekends, trials, and prayers, Shieldont was born.