It is a strange thing being an optometrist. We stare into the eyes of people all day every day. Our task is to determine if there is anything wrong in the eyes and indeed if there is anything amiss on the outside too. We observe spots, freckles, lumps and bumps. (Also ladies, we mark out of 10 how good your mascara is applied…should I include men in this category too?) All in all we are really checking from the neck up.
Now in the last two or three weeks I have been aware of it being me under such scrutiny from patients.
It took a while for me to twig as to why this is so…..Movember, that is what it is! I have been growing facial fuzz in the form of a moustache since 1/11. Never in my life have I had facial hair. It is hot, itchy and carries the threat of some of my lunch being hidden in it. The comments have been good. Some people have even suggested I look distinguished!!!! Mostly though it has been a look of horror and a suggestion that it be removed as soon as November is out.
According to your date of birth, I have a few suggestions as to who you think I may Look like.
Jimmy Edwards
Clark Gable
Magnum
Shoestring
Victor (Still Game)
If someone posts a better suggestion on our facebook page (and I approve)…a surprise prize could be on its way to you.