We got a couple of referrals this week based on the glasses our patients were wearing. The patients coming in commented how much they liked the frames our previous patients were wearing. They asked where they got them and they referred them to our office.

We have a great selection of frames in all price ranges. What's important is that I have a very knowledgeable and professional staff who can choose the appropriate frame and fit it.

I just attended a seminar at the Southern California College of Optometry on aviation and vision. Many issues facing pilots were gone over. Such areas such as contact lenses, color vision, spatial orientation and refractive surgery were gone over. Such issues as when 20/20 vision is not good enough were covered. Information regarding the disappearance of lighted straight ahead objects disappearing when being viewed at night was shared. The course lasted from five to six hours.

We've recently celebrated our 20th anniversary of our office here in Rancho Cucamonga. I couldn't think of a more rewarding career. The most rewarding part of practice is seeing the family members starting out young later bringing their own famiies in. I have one family where we've treated four generations.

Optometry is one of the few health care professions where you literally see immediate results of your treatment. Whether it's glasses, contact lenses or treating eye disease or allergy, the patients almost immediately can see or feel the difference.

Another enjoyable benefit of me being in private practice for 20 years is the close ties I've established with the community. I have long established ties with the various Chambers of Commerce surrounding my office. In addition, it seems no matter where I go, I'm constantly seeing my patients in various locations, from the health clubs, to restaurants, to sporting events.