September 18, 2025
Knock Knock Eye: Sympathetic Ophthalmia: The Rare Eye Disease I Hope Never to See
Knock Knock, Hi! with the GlaucomfleckensAbout this episode
What happens when your immune system suddenly decides your eye is the enemy? This week I’m diving into one of ophthalmology’s rarest (and frankly scariest) condition, sympathetic ophthalmia. Plus, I’m talking GLP-1 miracle drugs, why residency feels like a soul-draining black hole, and whether med school should really be shorter. And yes, we’re also testing which of your eyeballs is the boss. Takeaways: The strange and unsettling reality of sympathetic ophthalmia and why I hope never to see it in clinic. Why GLP-1 drugs come with both groundbreaking benefits and tricky questions about eye health. How residency manages to crush enthusiasm… and whether you can climb back out. The eternal debate: shorten med school or just lower the tuition? Eye dominance, cataract surgery, and why one of your eyeballs secretly calls the shots. — To Get Tickets to Wife & Death: You can visit Glaucomflecken.com/live We want to hear YOUR stories (and medical puns)! Shoot us an email and say hi! knockknockhi@human-content.com Can’t get enough of us? Shucks. You can support the show on Patreon for early episode access, exclusive bonus shows, livestream hangouts, and much more! – http://www.patreon.com/glaucomflecken Also, be sure to check out the newsletter: https://glaucomflecken.com/glauc-to-me/ If you are interested in buying a book from one of our guests, check them all out here: https://www.amazon.com/shop/dr.glaucomflecken If you want more information on models I use: Anatomy Warehouse provides for the best, crafting custom anatomical products, medical simulation kits and presentation models that create a lasting educational impact. For more information go to Anatomy Warehouse DOT com. Link: https://anatomywarehouse.com/?aff=14 Plus for 15% off use code: Glaucomflecken15 -- A friendly reminder from the G’s and Tarsus: If you want to learn more about Demodex Blepharitis, making an appointment with your eye doctor for an eyelid exam can help you know for sure. Visit http://www.EyelidCheck.com for more information. Go to http//www.cozyearth.com and use code KNOCKKNOCK for 40% off best-selling temperature-regulating sheets, apparel, and more. Trust me—you’ll feel the difference the very first night. Produced by Human Content Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices