Many moons ago my first grade teacher spilled the beans to my mom that I was squinting every time I was looking at the chalk board. My parents lugged me down to a big box store in Omaha and I feared a dreaded nightmare of mine was about to materialize: I was going to have to get glasses and people would be calling me "Four-Eyes" or "Poindexter" for the rest of my days. However, it was that day that I met an eye doctor I don't remember. I don't remember his name, his face, or his voice. But what I do remember, very distinctly, is how he made me feel. He made me feel like getting glasses was like being given a super power. I walked out of there like I'd been exposed to gamma rays and was able to climb walls or turn green to save the day. What could have been a dark day in my childhood is a bright shining memory.
I tell you that story to give you background of why I am delighted with Dr. Palmer at Blair Eye Associates. You see, with my wife and I both wearing glasses, I figured it would be inevitable my children would too. And yes, the day came when I too was a parent ready to buy my kiddo a new pair of spectacles. But instead of going to the big box store, we decided to choose somewhere local because we'd heard how personable they are. And are they ever! We are so thankful our kids had such a great experience and were so excited to try on glasses. They want them all! Many kudos and thanks to Dr. Palmer and Team for their kindness and for helping to creating shining childhood moments. Someday my kids will look back and smile just like I am, still feeling like a superhero. read more