Woulda Coulda Shoulda Make That Difficult Patient a Chain Store’s Problem What you’d have said to that rude, frustrating or clueless patient … Published 6 years ago on November 23, 2018 By INVISION Staff Invision November 2018 Issue Share Tweet “I suggest you go to a chain store where you might get better service.” To one of those rare belligerent customers: “We do recommend they go elsewhere. By traveling to another office they might calm down and we rarely see them again, as we don’t need their business or appreciate the disruption to our office.” Related Topics: INVISION Staff Since launching in 2014, INVISION has won 31 international journalism awards for its publication and website, including the prestigious Neal Award for Best Single Issue in 2019. In 2024, the publication celebrates its 10th anniversary of serving eyecare professionals. Contact INVISION's editors at editor@invisionmag.com. click to Comment(Comment) Up Next No One Likes A Know It All Don't Miss That Will Be $100 SPONSORED VIDEO Get the Practice of Your Dreams With Omg! Optical Marketing Group This high volume practice had outgrown their ultra successful location and needed expansion. The idea was big, just like Texas! Design a fusion concept that featured optometry, aesthetics, fitness + wellness. Mission accomplished. Download the Free Lookbook. You may like VSP Vision Earns 2025 Training APEX Award Transitions Announces Call for Education Grant Applications EyeSouth Partners Affiliates With Retina Institute of Illinois, Representing The Network’s 42nd Affiliation Overall and 3rd in Illinois Promoted Headlines Value Driven Eyewear Modern Optical International A Game-Changing Solution: Top-Notch Care With High ROI Visionix Independent Innovation Ottica Veneta Advertisement Latest Trending Videos Press Releases2 days ago VSP Vision Earns 2025 Training APEX Award Press Releases2 days ago Transitions Announces Call for Education Grant Applications Press Releases2 days ago EyeSouth Partners Affiliates With Retina Institute of Illinois, Representing The Network’s 42nd Affiliation Overall and 3rd in Illinois Press Releases2 days ago 1-800 Contacts Debuts The Framery, An Online Destination To Simplify the Eyewear Shopping Experience Press Releases2 days ago Lighthouse Guild Welcomes Thomas Panek as New President & CEO Products2 weeks ago ECPs Share their Best-Selling Collections for January Press Releases5 days ago Tommy Hilfiger and Safilo Announce Global Eyewear Partnership With the U.S. SailGP Team People2 days ago Want to Meet the New and Improved Pre- And Post Conference You? Be the Shark! Press Releases4 weeks ago Meet Eyefinity Encompass: Eyefinity Unveils All-In-One Integrated Practice Management and EHR Software Platform Brand Sponsored Content3 weeks ago Value Driven Eyewear Podcasts1 month ago Sandbox Stories by Dr. Scott Jens Podcasts1 month ago Revenue Rx: Optical Retail Wins Sponsored Content5 months ago Shamir Driver Intelligence™ Sponsored Content6 months ago Meet Aloha! Sponsored Content6 months ago With Crizal You Can Have It All! Advertisement SubscribeBULLETINS Get the most important news and business ideas for eyecare professionals every weekday from INVISION. Advertisement Advertisement Most Popular Press Releases5 days ago Tommy Hilfiger and Safilo Announce Global Eyewear Partnership With the U.S. SailGP Team People2 days ago Want to Meet the New and Improved Pre- And Post Conference You? Be the Shark! Business & Practice Management2 days ago This NY Optical Business Has Been Serving Manhattan Style to the Suburbs for 40 Years Press Releases2 days ago WaveRFID & Optify Online Integration Announcement Press Releases1 week ago The Vision Council Updates Industry Members on Impact of Latest Tariffs Business & Practice Management6 days ago Go First and More Tips for March Business & Practice Management1 week ago Shipping Costs Can Make Or Break Your Profit Margin … Here’s Who Your Colleagues Use for All Their Shipping Needs Business & Practice Management6 days ago Sponsoring a Puppy(!) and More Dates for April