Chairside
Witty and insightful commentary on optometric practice from long-time humor columnist Montgomery Vickers, OD.
What’s Your Policy?
If something happened with a patient but isn’t written on their chart, it didn’t happen.
11/15/2023
Use Your Turn Signals
Don’t make assumptions and cut to the chase with your patients, even when they don’t properly use theirs.
10/11/2023
Stress Less, YAWMAO More
Use this catchphrase in your next crazy encounter.
09/15/2023
Signing Your Life Away
Here are some fun ways to present informed consent to your patients.
08/15/2023
Recheck, Remake, Repeat
Here’s what I’ve learned from the annual glasses-check patients. You’re welcome.
07/15/2023
You Say Weakness, I Say Strength
The two might just be one and the same.
06/15/2023
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
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Retina Update 2023
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December 14, 2023
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