...because I don't. I care in general, quite a bit, actually. I take my job seriously. I like to take the time and impart the "wisdom" I've gained in school and experience. When it comes to eye vitamins, however, it's time to roll the eyes.
Old people are the worst offenders when it comes to eye vitamins. The eye vitamins, you see, are just a bunch of crap +/- lutein. Lutein has been linked or surmised to help prevent/slow/improve/delay/lessen the progression of macular degeneration. Now I'm not saying these folks should just press on blindly. They have every right to better their vision. I just can't stand the old lady whom meanders up to the counter with armfuls of different vitamins and makes me pick the one that will help with her dry eyes.
Well, I said: I pick none of these; try the artificial tears/Systane. That went over about as well as inviting a Nazi to passover. She then went on to ask EVERY pharmacy employee which vitamin she should get - sometimes twice. Look, I don't have any vindictive agendas here, but just pick one, lady. If you read the side of the box you'll see they all have about the same shit. I'm not sure what she ended up buying.
In this section I'd like to say I care, but I have a sneaking suspicion she's still milling about the eye care section. For this old lady is always looming my friends, confused and bewildered by the Ocutives. If she doesn't buy them, I'd bet she'll play a mean pinball.
Friday, August 7, 2009
Monday, August 3, 2009
It's Like I Never Left.
Ahh, vacation. I have a love/hate relationship with vacation. I love to take it, but hate to come back from it. Now, I know that is no revelation or even original thought; we all feel that way. Pharmacists, however, encounter different scenarios every day that embed themselves in our daily fabric. You can't get this shit on vacation.
For example, I was told today by a woman she was allergic to poison ivy. I was intrigued. I hadn't had this kind of agitation or comedic relief in over a week. She had no symptoms, no rash - but had come in contact with poison ivy and was allergic. Now, those in the profession or those with a third grade education know this lady a nutbag. So, it turns out she had "contracted a bad case" of poison ivy back in the day and is now hypersensitive. So sensitive she doesn't have to even touch it to get it. She was pointing to her eye area, but nothing there but wrinkles and a pair of seemingly glassy eyes. I told her not to use the Technu in her hand, as it may harm her eyes. I should've told her it will make her eyes fall out. She'd probably buy that since she was going to treat a nonexistent rash. I think she'll be just fine.
To the old man with the vitamin dilemma: just pick one. Whether it says over 50 formula, regular formula, formula 1, cock hardening formula, twat tightening formula, whatever. They're all the same....I chose for him.
OM: Which of these is best?
ME: Are you over 50? (I must have made his day, he was 119 if he was a day)
OM: Yeah, can't you tell?
ME: Ohhh, those vitamins must be doing the trick!
OM: Heh, I guess...which one is th-
ME: The over 50 formula. It's far and away better than the others. It has just the right mix of vitamins and minerals a growing boy over 50 needs.
OM: Ohhh, golly, that sounds great.
ME: Sure does.
I've learned to just pick one. I save time and he takes vitamins - everybody wins. Everyone except for the regular vitamins, that is. Poor regular vitamins - they suck. Yes, he actually dropped a golly on me.
For example, I was told today by a woman she was allergic to poison ivy. I was intrigued. I hadn't had this kind of agitation or comedic relief in over a week. She had no symptoms, no rash - but had come in contact with poison ivy and was allergic. Now, those in the profession or those with a third grade education know this lady a nutbag. So, it turns out she had "contracted a bad case" of poison ivy back in the day and is now hypersensitive. So sensitive she doesn't have to even touch it to get it. She was pointing to her eye area, but nothing there but wrinkles and a pair of seemingly glassy eyes. I told her not to use the Technu in her hand, as it may harm her eyes. I should've told her it will make her eyes fall out. She'd probably buy that since she was going to treat a nonexistent rash. I think she'll be just fine.
To the old man with the vitamin dilemma: just pick one. Whether it says over 50 formula, regular formula, formula 1, cock hardening formula, twat tightening formula, whatever. They're all the same....I chose for him.
OM: Which of these is best?
ME: Are you over 50? (I must have made his day, he was 119 if he was a day)
OM: Yeah, can't you tell?
ME: Ohhh, those vitamins must be doing the trick!
OM: Heh, I guess...which one is th-
ME: The over 50 formula. It's far and away better than the others. It has just the right mix of vitamins and minerals a growing boy over 50 needs.
OM: Ohhh, golly, that sounds great.
ME: Sure does.
I've learned to just pick one. I save time and he takes vitamins - everybody wins. Everyone except for the regular vitamins, that is. Poor regular vitamins - they suck. Yes, he actually dropped a golly on me.
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