This week on Knock Knock Eye, Will expresses his confusion of why you guys are so into eyeballs and talked about why he isn't into doing research, before going into the main topic, Keratoconus. Will discusses astigmatisms and how the cornea turns into a lumpy football, in professional medical terms of course, and why you should not be rubbing your eyes. Will ... Show More
Yesterday
Glauc Talk: Why Can’t I Get a Doctor’s Appointment?
This week, Kristin and I dig into my long-overdue skin check, a gift from my mom (because nothing says “happy birthday” like preventative medicine). We talk about awkward gown moments, dermatologists who multitask like superheroes, and why apparently I’m not famous in derm circle ... Show More
54m 36s
Nov 20
Knock Knock Eye: When Eyeballs Pop Out: The Real Story Behind Proptosis
In this episode, I’m breaking down what a week of ophthalmology call actually looks like, why retinal detachments aren’t the emergency you think they are, and how one cartoon wolf ended up being my latest ocular diagnosis. Plus, in the latest installment of my “Signs and Symptoms ... Show More
41m 3s
Nov 18
Glauc Talk: Kristin’s Official List of Fears
Kristin and I start off by talking about puzzles, rainy vacations, and why Scotland might be the best place on earth, mostly because they have giant defibrillator kiosks just sitting out in public. Then, somehow, that conversation spirals into an in-depth analysis of Kristin’s ma ... Show More
46m 29s
Feb 2024
What Every Medical Student Should Know About Ophthalmology
Whether or not you’re going into ophthalmology, you’re likely to see a patient with an eye-related complaint at some point in your career. In this episode, Ria interviews ophthalmology resident Dr. Will Foos about his specialty - common consults he sees, when you should absolutel ... Show More
36m 14s
Jul 2020
Under Eye Solutions: Bags, Puffiness & Lines
What's the best way to tackle under eye problems like fine lines, puffiness, and dark circles? Dermatologist Dr. Whitney Bowe and celebrity make-up artist Merrell Hollis join Mara to discuss the most popular trends and a range of solutions they say really work–from products in ev ... Show More
37m 12s
Aug 2022
E135 - Owen O'Kane: Why self care is vital for high performance
<p>Owen O’Kane is a psychotherapist, former NHS Mental Health Lead and author of the best-selling book, <em>How To Be Your Own Therapist. </em>Owen grew up in Northern Ireland during the Troubles, he struggled to accept his sexuality as a gay man - once even trying to be 'healed' ... Show More
1h 5m