William “Dr. Glaucomflecken” Flanary, MD, is an ophthalmic comedian, merging humor with education in a way that is anything other than dry.
Through trial and error, Flanary has been successful in educating through humor and building a social following that has led to accredited academic presentations, all the while navigating his cancer diagnosis.
Flanary continues to build his following on TikTok and tells Healio/OSN about his work with First Descents and the importance of a good laugh.
Healio/OSN: How did you get started in comedy, and how has that tied into your medical career?