Chairside
Witty and insightful commentary on optometric practice from long-time humor columnist Montgomery Vickers, OD.
Summon Some Courage
Jury duty isn’t so bad when you can’t weasel out of it—and remember, it could always be worse.
02/15/2019
I’m in a Cleveland State of Mind
After speaking at a conference, I wondered, “Why, oh why, oh why, oh, would I ever leave Ohio?”
01/15/2019
Speaking of Speaking
Optometrists must face down fears of making a public address. Just picture the audience without their glasses on.
12/15/2018
Wanted: An Eye For Business
I feel bad for all of you who thought knowing how to perform a refraction was the key to optometry.
11/20/2018
Trust Your Intuition
Patients can be confusing; but if you know what to look and listen for, you’ll know what’s up.
10/15/2018
The Softer Side of Vickers
Just kidding—these poems are brutally honest.
09/15/2018
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
Upcoming Events
March 7-10, 2019
New Technologies & Treatments in Eye Care—Orlando, FL
Location: Disney’s Yacht & Beach Club
Program Chair: Paul Karpecki, OD, FAAO
Up to 20 CE credits (COPE approval pending)
Register here
April 11-13, 2019
New Technologies & Treatments in Eye Care—San Diego
Location: Manchester Grand Hyatt
Program Chair: Paul Karpecki, OD, FAAO
Up to 19 CE Credits (COPE approval pending)
Register here
April 13-14, 2019
16th Annual OCCRS Educational Symposium
Location: Manchester Grand Hyatt
Program Chair: David Friess, OD, FAAO
Up to 10 CE Credits (COPE approval pending)
Register here
Jobs
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Optician
Bernards Eye Care, LLC
2/23/2019 -
Optometrist
Castle Family Health Centers, Inc
2/22/2019 -
Professor
Middlesex Community College
2/22/2019
