Chairside
Witty and insightful commentary on optometric practice from long-time humor columnist Montgomery Vickers, OD.
New Year, New Me
COVID-19 has spared me thus far, so I guess it’s time I start living my best life.
03/15/2021
Shout-out to the Staffers
Don’t forget these key things in the struggle to help us doctors appear more competent than we are.
02/15/2021
Scrubs: the Clothes, Not the Benchwarmers
There have been a lot of firsts over the past year, so I decided why not mix up my wardrobe?
01/15/2021
The Fun Never Ends
If you think you are going to be living on easy street when you retire, I’ve got news for you.
12/15/2020
Family is Family
They’re great and all, but they’ll drive you nuts. And you can’t even escape them at the office.
11/15/2020
Musings Behind the Mask
My PPE is getting to my head, causing more reflection than usual. These notes might just spark something in you, too.
10/15/2020
Whatever Floats Your Goat
I’ve seen a lot in 41 years of practice. This week, I added one more to my misadventures in optometry.
09/15/2020
You’ve Won an Island Getaway!
Just kidding, but working in private practice is more like being on a deserted island than you might think.
08/15/2020
PPE: Tales From the Trenches
These safety measures have proven tricky, but I’ve got a few pointers.
07/15/2020
Masks Up, Shields Up
Keeping everyone safe during COVID-19 might kill some much-needed brain cells in the process.
06/15/2020
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