Chairside
Witty and insightful commentary on optometric practice from long-time humor columnist Montgomery Vickers, OD.
The Extinction of the Ink Pen
…and other things. What’s in your pile of office junk you never use anymore?
04/15/2018
1-Star: Obsessed with My Eyes
Those online reviews can be real knee-slappers—as long as they’re someone else’s.
03/15/2018
25 Ways to Win the Temp Wars
Private practice optometry runs hot and cold—and I’m not talking about the business side of things.
02/15/2018
Quiet Down!
This year, I’m going to shut my mouth. Or, more likely, I’ll forget and use these words more often.
01/15/2018
Have a Seat, If You Dare
It’s odd that a column called “Chairside” has never mentioned anything about the importance, in optometry, of chairs.
12/15/2017
It’s All About the Benjamins
Let’s discuss the most important word in all of medicine—and it’s not “patient,” unfortunately.
11/15/2017
Gettin’ Old Has Its Perks
Dreams do come true if you work hard enough—or, in my case, wait long enough.
10/15/2017
Keep Your Enemies Close
Finally! I can justify snooping online at work—and you can, too.
09/15/2017
Put on Your Thinking Cap
You’ve gotta write those great ideas down—that’s the only reason I’m not a billionaire.
08/15/2017
Who’s the Boss?
Spoiler alert: it isn’t you. So tread carefully.
07/15/2017
Upcoming Events
April 26-28, 2018
New Technologies & Treatments in Eye Care San Diego
Location: San Diego Marriott Del Mar
Program Chair: Paul Karpecki, OD, FAAO
Up to 19 CE credits (COPE approval pending)
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Location: San Diego Marriott Del Mar
Program Chair: Paul Karpecki, OD, FAAO
Up to 19 CE credits (COPE approval pending)
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April 28-29, 2018
OCCRS 15th Annual Symposium
Location: San Diego Marriott Del Mar
Program Chair: David Friess, OD, FAAO
Up to 10 CE credits (COPE approval pending)
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Location: San Diego Marriott Del Mar
Program Chair: David Friess, OD, FAAO
Up to 10 CE credits (COPE approval pending)
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May 5, 2018
Pathways for Achieving Premium Outcomes
Location: Philadelphia Marriott West
Program Chairs: Sondra Black, OD, and Douglas Devries, OD
Up to 3 CE credits (COPE approval pending)
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Location: Philadelphia Marriott West
Program Chairs: Sondra Black, OD, and Douglas Devries, OD
Up to 3 CE credits (COPE approval pending)
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Jobs
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Optician
Abrams EyeCare Associates
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Ophthalmic Technician
Abrams EyeCare Associates
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Optometrist
Cannon Eyecare
4/19/2018
