Chairside
Witty and insightful commentary on optometric practice from long-time humor columnist Montgomery Vickers, OD.
Where are All the Characters?
Kids these days need to step up their game to spice up this profession.
08/15/2018
Everyone's a Comedian
Guess I won’t be quitting my day job with these wise-crackers waiting in the wings to take over.
07/15/2018
Sure I’m Sure, Aren’t You?
As docs, we have to at least pretend we know what’s going on around here.
06/15/2018
Leisure, OD-style
Come on, doc. It’s springtime! Time to have some fun.
05/15/2018
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
Upcoming Events
September 21-22, 2018
East Coast Optometric Glaucoma Symposium
Location: Rittenhouse Hotel, Philadelphia, PA
Program Chairs: Murray Fingeret, OD, and Robert N. Weinreb, OD
Up to 12 CE credits (COPE approval pending)
Register here
Location: Rittenhouse Hotel, Philadelphia, PA
Program Chairs: Murray Fingeret, OD, and Robert N. Weinreb, OD
Up to 12 CE credits (COPE approval pending)
Register here
November 2-4, 2018
New Technologies & Treatments in Eye Care Arlington
Location: The Westin Arlington Gateway
Program Chair: Paul Karpecki, OD, FAAO
Up to 19 CE credits (COPE approval pending)
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Location: The Westin Arlington Gateway
Program Chair: Paul Karpecki, OD, FAAO
Up to 19 CE credits (COPE approval pending)
Register here
November 30-December 1, 2018
The Optometric Retina Society and Review Group Vision Care Education Present: Retina Update 2018
Location: Fairmont Scottsdale, Scottsdale, AZ
Program Chair: Mohammad Rafieetary, OD, FAAO
Up to 11 CE credits (COPE approval pending)
Register here
Jobs
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Ophthalmic Assistant
South Hills Eye Associates
8/16/2018 -
Ophthalmic Assistant
Dominion Eye Center
8/16/2018 -
Ophthalmic Technician
SIEHT
8/16/2018
