What's the Real Reason Your Optometrist Keeps Asking 'One or Two?' [Wrong Answers Only]

The Communications and Website Committee is spicing up the OWA Connects blog with a quarterly 'Wrong Answers Only' series. We asked members of the blog-managing committee for their response to, "What's the Real Reason Your Optometrist Keeps Asking 'One or Two?'" — but you guessed it, wrong answers only!

Quick disclaimer: these quotes are in no way intended to provide medical advice, and are strictly for your entertainment! Do you have your own 'wrong answer'? Add it to the list by commenting below!

Truth is they already know which ones clearer. They just want to know if you do. -Tracy Neal

They only speak optometrist binary! -Robyn Prijatel

My doctor has an event tonight and can’t decide between two outfits – guess I have to help! -Nicole Graham

My optometrist keeps asking me 1 or 2 to help pick her lottery numbers. -Lindsay Romah

Options 3 or 4 broke and they're waiting for the machine to get fixed. -Allie Glick

Because your optometrist is secretly using your answers to take a Buzzfeed quiz called: What Kind of Dog Are You? One = Golden Retriever — loyal, sunny, and accidentally takes out a lamp with their tail. Two = French Bulldog — opinionated, stylish, and 100% has a 5-step skincare routine. -Sarah Lee

Honestly, they just like the power of making blurry things clear… and then blurry again. -Madalyn Moeller

They’re secretly testing if I’m ready for the ultimate fitness challenge. One is a 90-minute yoga class with only downward dog, and the other is a 5-minute high-intensity workout involving running in place while eating a slice of pizza. 🍕💪 -Tracey Esser

They get $5 every time they confuse a patient into picking the same lens twice. -Holly Gough

They are wondering how many shots they should take before their next patient. -Kendra Katchko

They're secretly timing your blink speed for the eye olympics. -Katie Lauver

They’re paid by the word. -Elizabeth Hunt

My OD is conducting a survey on their practice – one thumbs up or two thumbs up👍 -Ally Kamelhar

They're trying to decide how many cats to adopt! The answer is always 2, btw. -Holly Martin

They are looking for underground spies who may be skilled at Morse code😊 -Jennifer Trakhtenberg

They are doing an informal poll on your tolerance for wine. -Courtney Lippert

They are tallying votes to narrow down what to make for dinner. 🍽️ -Carissa Dunphy

Let us know your Wrong Answer to What's the Real Reason Your Optometrist Keeps Asking 'One or Two?' by commenting below!