Testimonials

I recently got a letter from a longtime patient of mine who moved back east.  Optometry is such a great profession.  The professional and personal care we deliver to patients could certainly affect their lives.  I encourage you to read the most recent letter from this patient as well as other letters received in the "Testimonial" section of our website.  Please go to www.wehelpuc.com.

Feeling Like A Quarterback

Throughout my practice, I always feel I have my patient's best visual interests in mind.  With this in mind, I am always thinking am I the best professional to work with a patient's condition or should I refer them to a specialist?  My standard is if I would refer myself or a family member for a given condition, I'll refer the patient.

As a private practitioner, I have only myself to answer to.  I don't have to justify myself to any corporate head.  I know my strengths in working with patients and I'm continuously updating my skills.  I have been able to establish great sources of referrals over the years.  What's interesting is that some of these specialists refer patients to me whom they know will be well taken care of and effectively treated.

Mastermind Group

We held a really good Mastermind session at my office yesterday.  It dealt with skills of communication as outlined by Jim Rohn.  We had ten individuals of varying backgrounds attend.  I really look forward to our meetings as there's such a good feeling among all the participants.  Our sharing and learning experience has been wonderful.  If you're interested in attending, please call me at (951) 206-1747.  The week to week attendance varies so if you call first, we would appreciate it. 

We look forward to seeing you.

Dr. Bob Rothbard Discusses Vision and Aging

Special Needs Patients

I recently had a couple of young patients who had Down's Syndrome.  Many of these patients have problems with the teaming of their eyes together.  I referred them to the optometry school in the area which has a tremendous pediatric program.

I recently saw the parents of these patients.  They couldn't be more pleased.  They raved about the attention their children received.  They also presciribed vision trainaing which helped their children a lot.

The parents were so impressed with the care received, they are having the faculty of the school address their support group for Down's Syndrome.

Great Individuals To Work With

It's really great when you can come into your office and everyone really gets along well.. I find that with the individuals in my office.  Believe me, I have worked in offices where this wasn't the case.  You probably have, too.

It's really wonderful that I am able to deligate many of the office tasks to my employees where I am then able to concentrate my efforts on patient care.  The other area of the practice I enjoy is the networking part of my practice.  From the gym to chambers of commerce to online, I really enjoy meeting with people and discussing (with enthusiasm ) my practice.

Patients are really able to pick up where there are "good vibrations" within a work environment.  I encourage you to read the testimonial section of my website, www.wehelpuc.com.  The last testimonial describes this to a tee and made me feel really good.

A second year optometry school student remarked to me: "Bob, you never say you're going to work, you say you're going to the office."

Helping People

Zig Ziglar said, "help enough people get what they want and you'll get what you want."  That is so true.  I have noticed this with family members as well as the staff within my office.

A couple of years ago I had a student and friend work in my office who was interested in making optometry her career.  We helped her during the application process.  It was rewarding for both her and me when we heard she was accepted to optometry school. 

Recently, I told her I was going through the process of becoming certified to prescribe for glaucoma. Immediately, she offered to sit for me so I could practice a technique I needed to know.  She was very knowledgeable in this area.  There's a little bit of discomfort with this technique as you have to put a viewing lens on the eye itself.

This helping of others is so important to one's own well being.  I'm really proud of how the course of events has taken place so far with this future optometrist.