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Opto arcade

Doctor's offices can be the best and worst places in the world but aren't often in between, at least not on the good side. The exception to this rule for me is the optometrist, who consistently comes through with an enjoyable appointment. Perhaps my view is tainted because I've always received pretty good news from him, but you have to admit, there's something fun about the whole process. Every test is performance-based, making it kind of an arcade for your eyes. If you see a blip in your periphery, push this button. Read this line. What's better, 1 or 2? 3 or 4? And to top it all off, I always feel like I'm passing these tests with flying colors because after everything I do, they say, "Good" or "That's excellent." Even if they are lying to me, I feel like a success when I leave that office and that's what I want out of my doctor. Well, that and competent analysis and treatment.