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

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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

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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

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