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

14/08/2025 42 min
Knock Knock Eye: The One Rule I Follow in Medical Comedy

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Episode Synopsis

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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