Chairside
Witty and insightful commentary on optometric practice from long-time humor columnist Montgomery Vickers, OD.
The Common Denominator…
Is pain. We all experience it, so you might as well make it worth your suffering.
09/15/2024
See the World
Jump on a plane and travel for work and play.
08/15/2024
The Struggle is Real
Is there anything more annoying than those who don’t pick up after their dog? These patient interactions are a close second.
07/15/2024
Jot It All Down
Looking back at memories of family and patients is priceless.
06/15/2024
Focus on You
Don’t get distracted by all the hubbub.
05/15/2024
What's Your Plan?
Make patients see better. It should be as simple as that.
04/15/2024
Platitudes, Schmatitudes
Listening, learning and being yourself leads to success.
03/15/2024
My Favorite Patients
Kids, dads, gamers, know-it-alls—I just love them.
02/15/2024
Pick Up the Phone
When a prospective patient calls your office, answer the ringer and be pleasant. It’s not hard.
01/15/2024
Unhappy Birthday
More trips around the sun means more chances for your patients to develop the dreaded presbyopia.
12/15/2023
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December 5, 2024
Rethinking Dry Eye Disease: A Contemporary Approach to a Complex Condition
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