Santa Claus is comin’ to town… for his annual eye exam. For the third consecutive year, Jolly Old Saint Nick is making a special visit to the Southern College of Optometry in Memphis.
For the third consecutive year, Jolly Old Saint Nick is making a special visit to the Southern College of
Optometry in Memphis.
Photo: Erin Jaffe
“From the extensive cataract development in a pair of eyes well over 1,000 years old, to the rigors of night flying, Santa Claus has many unique stresses upon his visual system,” says Daniel Taylor, O.D., who did the honors last year. “Examining Santa Claus’ eyes was one of those once-in-a-lifetime privileges—a man in his position has the hopes of so many riding on his vision.”
After his exam, Santa takes pictures with other patients and hands out candy canes. The event is a big hit at the clinic. The college has found it helps younger patients be more comfortable with getting their eyes checked.
After all, Santa’s watching.
After his exam, Santa takes pictures with other patients and hands out candy canes.
Photo: Erin Jaffe
