Chairside
Witty and insightful commentary on optometric practice from long-time humor columnist Montgomery Vickers, OD.
Sunny With a Chance of No-shows
Patients, like the weather, can be fickle. Together, they can really drive you crazy.
06/15/2019
The Time March is On
It’s not all bad. I’ve been doing this for 40 years now and I’ve survived—you can, too.
05/15/2019
Go Puddle-Jumping
Take a page out of my grandson’s book and jump in some mud puddles, metaphorically speaking. Just choose those puddles wisely.
04/15/2019
Let the Truth Set You Free
Quit worrying about number one or number two. We have bigger truths to face, like that golf shirt you are wearing.
03/15/2019
Summon Some Courage
Jury duty isn’t so bad when you can’t weasel out of it—and remember, it could always be worse.
02/15/2019
I’m in a Cleveland State of Mind
After speaking at a conference, I wondered, “Why, oh why, oh why, oh, would I ever leave Ohio?”
01/15/2019
Speaking of Speaking
Optometrists must face down fears of making a public address. Just picture the audience without their glasses on.
12/15/2018
Wanted: An Eye For Business
I feel bad for all of you who thought knowing how to perform a refraction was the key to optometry.
11/20/2018
Trust Your Intuition
Patients can be confusing; but if you know what to look and listen for, you’ll know what’s up.
10/15/2018
The Softer Side of Vickers
Just kidding—these poems are brutally honest.
09/15/2018
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