Holiday gift giving for ODs made easy

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In need of gift ideas for employees or colleagues? What about that OD spouse? Never fear, Optometry Times is here!

In need of gift ideas for employees or colleagues? What about that OD spouse?

Never fear, Optometry  Times is here!

We found great optometry-themed gifts on Etsy, a marketplace for crafters, artists, and collectors to sell handmade and vintage items.

Take a look at our gift-giving guide for optometrists!

 

 

 

 

Beetle eye chart  $25

https://www.etsy.com/listing/100465189/beetle-optometry-poster-eye-chart-insect?ref=market

 

 

 

Vintage eye chart downloadable print $5

https://www.etsy.com/listing/167490172/vintage-ophthalmologist-eye-chart-print?ref=market

 

 

 

 

Conjunctivitis mug  $12.95

https://www.etsy.com/listing/486545285/optometrist-mugs-conjunctivitiscom-funny?ref=market

 

 

 

Eye chart thank you cards $3

https://www.etsy.com/listing/485008901/eye-doctor-thank-you-card-christmas?ref=market

 

 

 

 

1902 ophthalmoscope patent print  $5.99

https://www.etsy.com/listing/374041639/ophthalmoscope-patent-1902-patent-print?ref=market

 

 

 

Vintage trial lens set  $395

https://www.etsy.com/listing/227768809/vintage-optometrists-lens-fitting-set?ref=market

 

 

 

Vintage “Eyes Examined” sign  $72

https://www.etsy.com/listing/459396972/vintage-optometry-office-sign-eyes?ref=market

 

 

 

Eye care charm bangle bracelet $19.99

https://www.etsy.com/listing/245549063/eye-chart-charm-bangle-bracelet-pebble?ref=market

 

 

 

Felted zombie eyeball keychain $16

https://www.etsy.com/listing/100449227/zombie-eyeball-keychain-creepy-key-ring?ref=market

 

 

 

Set of 3 iris prints $63.75

https://www.etsy.com/listing/465081358/set-of-3-iris-prints-with-blue-green-and?ref=market

 

 

 

“Keep calm and wear cool glasses” wall decal $38

https://www.etsy.com/listing/161100984/keep-calm-eye-chart-optical-optomestrist?ref=market

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