Using TikTok to Empower Patients with Dr. Zack Oakey | The Eye Believe Podcast

In this episode of the Eye Believe Podcast, we’re joined by Dr. Zack Oakey, a board-certified ophthalmologist and ocular oncologist with extensive training in retinal disease and ocular oncology.   Dr. Oakey shares his unique approach to using social media—especially TikTok—to educate patients, combat misinformation, and make complex ocular melanoma topics more accessible. Drawing from his training at institutions including the NIH, UC Irvine, the University of Wisconsin, and the Cleveland Clinic’s Cole Eye Institute, he offers valuable insight into how trusted medical information can reach patients where they already are.   This episode blends medical expertise with modern communication, offering both reassurance and actionable information for patients, caregivers, and advocates alike.   Tune in to hear how education, accessibility, and innovation can make a real difference in the OM community.