EL SEGUNDO, Calif. — Dr. Brian Boxer Wachler never expected to gain 3.4 million followers when he downloaded TikTok back in 2020. 

The Beverly Hills eye surgeon started using his account to disprove medical misinformation online and became an overnight sensation on the platform.

However, the thrill of posting viral videos quickly turned into an addiction, taking time away from his family and his practice.   

In his new book, “Influenced,” Dr. Brian explains the potential long-term effects social media has on people, especially children and teenagers. 

He joined Kelvin Washington on "Your Afternoon" to break it all down.