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Despite requests that patients bring their current glasses to their office visit, many show up without them.

Sometimes it’s an oversight: “I was rushing to get here and forgot them”; “I left them in the car”; “I picked up my wife’s glasses instead of mine by mistake.” Doctors have heard them all.

Sometimes it is unavoidable: “I lost them”; “They were stolen”; “I ran them over with the car”; “I left them on the roof of the car and drove away and now they are gone.”

Frequently, however, it’s intentional. There is a perception by some people that if they don’t like their current glasses or feel like they are not working well for them that they are better off having their eye doctor...

Just remember...we warned you these were really bad!

1. Why did the guy try to avoid eye surgery by rubbing ketchup in his eyes?  He had heard that Heinz sight was 20/20.
2. Patient: “Doc, I get a stabbing pain in my eye every time I take a sip of coffee."  Doctor: “Have you tried taking the spoon out of the mug?"
3. What do you call a penguin with no eye?  A pengun!
4. At what elevation is your vision the best?  See Level.
5. Why don’t optometrists use tape measures?  They’re really good at eyeballing it.
6. What did the eyeball say to the eyelid?  "I wish you wouldn't keep me in the dark!"
7. Why did the pirate walk into the bar?  He had his patch on the wrong eye.
8. Cop: “Let me know if you see the suspect...