In this episode I answer some of the most frequently asked—and occasionally bizarre—questions I get as an ophthalmologist. From whether chlamydia can spread from the eyes to the genitals, to why you should never rub your eyes too hard, I dive into everyday eye concerns with humor and expertise.
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Pink Eye vs. Conjunctivitis: Pink eye is a lay term o ... Show More
Sep 15
The Business of Medical Content Creation (with Dr. Fran Heydanek)
This week I'm sitting down with Dr. Fran Heydanek, OBGYN, mom, and one of the biggest medical content creators out there fighting misinformation. We start with the wildly common experience of getting scammed by fake podcast invites (yes, it's happened to both of us), then get int ... Show More
1h 7m
Sep 10
Knock Knock Eye: Why An Eye Exam Could Make You Faint
Welcome back to Knock Knock Eye, my one-stop shop for all things eyeball related. This week I'm taking a quick break from corporate practice of medicine talk (just this once, I promise) to dig into a mailbag question from a listener named Gina, who fainted during a routine gonios ... Show More
32m 46s
Sep 8
Glauc Talk: Nostalgia as a Survival Mechanism
This week we go down a bit of an emotional rabbit hole, starting with a Mad Men clip about nostalgia. This leads to us reading some genuinely fascinating research on nostalgia; why it exists, what it does to our brains, and why it might actually be an evolutionary survival mechan ... Show More
43m 18s
Nov 2024
Blue Light Scare: Are Your Eyes in Danger? ⚠️ Dr Pal Asks Dr Ashvin Agarwal | India's Top Eye Expert
<p>In this episode of "Gut Feeling with Dr. Pal," Dr. Pal, a leading expert in gastroenterology, dives into the topic of eye health. Joined by Dr. Ashvin Agarwal, they explore human vision, uncover the truths behind common misconceptions and myths about eye care, and share action ... Show More
58m 48s
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
Aug 2024
Beauty IQ Expert | Ep 253: Everything You Want to Know About Eye Care
If your eyes are showing signs of late nights, stress, or just life in general, this episode is for you. Tegan and Sadaf dive deep into everything eye-related—from dark circles to fine lines and that tired look that just won’t quit. They’ll walk us through what different products ... Show More
25m 59s
Aug 2018
Ophthalmology (EYES) with Reid Wainess
<p>75% of adult Americans have wonky vision of some kind, your host included. Longtime pal and real-life eye surgeon, Dr. Reid Wainess answers all the questions that you never bring up during appointments. He and Alie chat about how eyes are just little cameras in your skull, gla ... Show More
1h 23m
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