Knock Knock Eye: The One Rule I Follow in Medical Comedy

Knock Knock Eye: The One Rule I Follow in Medical Comedy

Knock Knock, Hi! with the Glaucomfleckens · 2025-08-14

I love a good medical joke as much as the next ophthalmologist, but there’s one line I won’t cross and I think more of us need to hear it. In this episode, I’m talking about the state of medical comedy, why I almost stayed anonymous forever, and the one thing I’ve learned never to make fun of online. I also dive into YouTube comments, explain why onions make you cry (with the help of some very stylish goggles), answer questions about Stickler syndrome, and tell you how a group of urologists completely changed my testosterone replacement therapy.

Takeaways:



The biggest mistake new healthcare creators make when joking online.




Why onions trigger tears and the ridiculous “onion goggles” I actually own.




How Stickler syndrome affects the eyes, collagen, and the risk of retinal detachment.




A correction about fentanyl dosing during cataract surgery (spoiler: I do know the difference).




How a urology conference cocktail hour changed my approach to testosterone replacement.








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Knock Knock, Hi! with the Glaucomfleckens

"Knock Knock, Hi! with the Glaucomfleckens" dives into the highs, lows, and WTFs of healthcare. Whether you're in the medical field, live with a healthcare worker, or broke your arm once and are still paying off your medical bills, this is a must-listen. Join Will and Kristin Flanary (aka the Glaucomfleckens) for candid chats with leading healthcare voices like Dr. Mike and Surgeon General Dr. Vivek Murthy. Discover fun facts about eyeballs, hear relatable stories from medical training, and sneak a peek into the U.S. health insurance industry (spoiler alert: it's not great!). We'll share our own perspectives of being a patient or family member experiencing the healthcare system. And, of course, we explore the question on everyone's minds: "Why has Dr. Glaucomflecken never had his eyes dilated?" Combining science with humor and a dash of snark, we unpack the human side of healthcare.

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