Mend the Gap: Equity in Medicine

Live from the Women in Ophthalmology Summer Symposium: A chat with the Glaucomfleckens


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In this episode, Cathleen McCabe, MD, and Laura Enyedi, MD, chat with guests William Flanary, MD, and Kristin Flanary, also known as the Glaucomfleckens, about their podcast, Knock Knock, Hi, as well as their story and journey through social media.

● Welcome to this episode 0:11

● Introducing the big wigs, William "Dr. Glaucomflecken" Flanary, MD, and Kristin "Lady Glaucomflecken" Flanary 0:53

● Who is Lady Glaucomflecken? 2:17

● Who and what is Dr. Glaucomflecken? 3:55

● Educational comedy 5:03

● Morphing into a higher purpose 7:18

● Demystifying the health care system 9:30

● WIO lecture 11:49

● Tell us your story 12:15

● The 911 call/cardiac arrest 14:23

● Coping with humor and advocacy 16:01

● Co-Survivors 16:39

● How did you decide on your social media platform? 20:52

● The importance of diversifying your platforms and having a newsletter 22:35

● How can our listeners find your podcast, Knock Knock, Hi? 23:43

● Why is sustainability important to you? 25:10

● We appreciate you! 26:43

● Thank you for being at WIO! 27:28

● Thanks for listening! 27:56

Laura Enyedi, MD, is a professor of ophthalmology and pediatrics at Duke Eye Center and medical director of South Durham Ophthalmology in North Carolina.

Cathleen McCabe, MD, is chief medical officer of Eye Health America and medical director of The Eye Associates in Sarasota, Florida.

William E. Flanary, MD, is an ophthalmologist and part-time comedian, also known as Dr. Glaucomflecken. You can follow him on Twitter @DGlaucomflecken.

Kristin Flanary, MA, is a marketing and communications specialist, also known as Lady Glaucomflecken. You can follow her on Twitter @LGlaucomflecken.

We'd love to hear from you! Send your comments/questions to [email protected]. Follow us on Twitter @Healio_OSN.

Disclosures: The hosts and guests report no relevant financial disclosures.

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