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Dr. Will Flanary (Dr. Glaucomflecken)
Ophthalmologist and medical communicator
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About the expert
Practicing comprehensive ophthalmologist. Better known online as Dr. Glaucomflecken, where he uses physician comedy to teach medicine and to critique the US healthcare system. Survivor of cardiac arrest and two separate testicular cancers. Co-hosts the Knock Knock, Hi! podcast with his wife Kristin.
Expert discussions with Dr. Will Flanary (Dr. Glaucomflecken)
What the Cardiac Arrest Anniversary Feels Like—For Both of Us | Glauc Talk
A major cardiac event can leave two people changed, not one. In many cases the survivor remembers little or nothing of the event, while the person who performed CPR carries the entire memory. Recognizing this co-survivor experience may shape how families ask for help and how clinicians follow up.
Flashes and Floaters: Retinal Tears & Detachments
A sudden shower of new floaters or lightning-like flashes in one eye can sometimes signal a retinal tear or detachment. The retina is the light-sensing wallpaper at the back of your eye, and when the gel inside the eye pulls on it, it can tear. Getting a dilated eye exam within 24 hours is the standard of care. Seek urgent medical attention sooner if you also notice a dark curtain, shadow, or missing area in your vision.
The Day Dr. Glaucomflecken Died
Surviving cardiac arrest is only one side of the story. The person who did the chest compressions, often a spouse or parent, may carry their own quiet trauma for years. The medical system rarely checks on them, and many do not know they should ask for help.