Above: Duke Ophthalmology faculty and trainees gathered with ophthalmologists from across the country to participate in the American Academy of Ophthalmology (AAO) Advocacy Day each year in Washington D.C., to advocate for policies that help to protect patients and the physicians that care for them.
Duke BOOST
Each year we host scholars from the Duke BOOST program. The scholars spend time with members of our faculty, trainees and staff to learn about ophthalmology, anatomy of the eye, and different career paths available in the field.
BOOST is a multidimensional program serving all Durham Public School students in 5th through 8th grades, designed to excite young people about science and inspire them to pursue careers in medicine and related health professions.
Ophthalmology Interest Group
Duke medical students often volunteer through Ophthalmology Interest Group (OIG) to participate in free community eye screening sessions. Through community outreach efforts, OIG members are able to engage with, educate, and help provide care for members in the community. Most importantly, these events allow OIG members to improve awareness and increase access for those who need it. Students of all years are welcome and encouraged to participate
Duke Global Ophthalmology
Duke Global Ophthalmology (Duke GO) enables broad global efforts to reduce avoidable blindness and human suffering. Duke GO offers urgently needed eye care to people throughout the world. Teams spend days or weeks in-country, providing screenings, medical and surgical care, and follow-up. Collaborations with partners during these missions often lead to global research opportunities and the ability to improve future patient care.
Opening Eyes NC
Melissa Daluvoy, MD, is the Director of Opening Eyes, NC a initiative that provides free vision screenings and eyeglasses to Special Olympics athletes. She coordinates screenings across the state throughout the year. During the the Annual State Games held in Raleigh, NC Duke Eye Center faculty, fellows, residents, medical students, ophthalmic technicians, and administrative staff come together to support Dr. Daluvoy and Opening Eyes NC.