Chairside
Witty and insightful commentary on optometric practice from long-time humor columnist Montgomery Vickers, OD.
Put Your Foot Down
Arguably the most important organ, your feet deserve all the care in the world if they’re going to carry you around it.
05/15/2023
Love Makes the World Go Round
"Like" counts for something, too.
04/15/2023
Keep Your Friends Close and Your Elders Closer
The older, the wiser.
03/15/2023
Presence is the Greatest Present
Live in the moment; life is constantly giving and taking.
02/15/2023
Pen to Paper
First, I’ll teach you what a letter is. Then, I’ll show you how to write one.
01/15/2023
Remedy This
Every family has their own “tried-and-true” recipe. Does it actually work? Definitely not, but let’s avoid bursting any bubbles.
12/15/2022
Food for Thought
Eat what you want—and hope you don’t live long enough to deal with the consequences.
11/15/2022
Take the Road Less Traveled
You don’t need to be like everyone to be someone.
10/15/2022
Words From the Wise
Yeah, I’m referring to me and my advice. Take it or leave it.
09/15/2022
If Optometry Were a Perfect Place
Unfortunately, it’s not. But we can dream, right?
08/15/2022
Upcoming Events
June 13, 2023
All Eyes on Evaporation
Location: Virtual
Speaker: Ranjan Malhotra, MD, FACS, and Kelly Nichols, OD, MPH, PhD, FAAO
Webinar: 8:00pm EST
Sponsored by Bausch + Lomb
June 21, 2023
Showcasing Inflammation and IOP Control
Location: Del Frisco's Washington, DC
Speakers: Derek Cunningham, OD, FAAO, and Justin Schweitzer, OD, FAAO
Dinner/Presentation: 7:00pm EST
Sponsored by Bausch + Lomb
June 22, 2023
All Eyes on Evaporation
Location: Mastro's Steakhouse Washington, DC
Speakers: Melissa Barnett, OD, and Paul Karpecki, OD
Dinner/Presentation: 7:00pm EST
Sponsored by Bausch + Lomb
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