MAYBE IT’S JUST that time of year, when everyone is stressed because of the fast-approaching holidays. Whatever the reason, patients sure seem to be coming up with some off-the-wall comments lately.
With the new year coming, I want to say that it’ll get better. I want to encourage readers that the year 2020 will bring forth fewer shocking statements in eyecare offices everywhere.
But when I look at the number of submissions we receive at Overheard Optometry, I know that’s unlikely.
Here are some examples:
1. I mean … 365 days a year x multiple years and you, patient, could be on to something.
2. Well. At least this patient adopted a viable daily routine and has one less new year’s resolution.
3. Are we talkin’ natural? Gluten-free? Purified air? We need answers.
4. We got shopping to do, gifts to wrap, places to be, things to see …
5. Are we talking retinal pictures or holiday gifts at this point?
6. Not sure who/what feels more invisible: the technician or the neglected black chair?
7. Wish I was at the dentist, too, to avoid the obligation of having to reply to this.
8. Neither is your brain, is it?
9. Taking natural eye remedies to a whole new level.
10. Can’t you see through the phone that I’m preparing for Thanksgiving dinner next week?
11. Praying for 2020 vision in 2020.
12. As well as a 2020 mind for all our patients.