The Duke Ophthalmology Comprehensive Division is a leader in comprehensive eye care, playing an active role in research, education, and clinical care.   

Led by Anupama Horne, MD, the division includes nine diverse and dedicated comprehensive and surgical-comprehensive ophthalmology providers who are committed to preserving and restoring sight, training the next generation of comprehensive specialists, and providing world-class clinical care.    

Mission

  • Provide accessible comprehensive eye care to individuals in the region 

  • Perform best possible care for cataracts, acute eye conditions, dry eye and medical management of common eye conditions 

  • Support clinical and basic science research by providing examinations for clinical studies, enrolling patients in ocular trials related to glaucoma, macular disorders, and providing controls for prospective studies

  • Train medical students and residents on the best-in-class comprehensive ophthalmology 

Highlights

  • Provide support for researchers enroll patients in ocular trials related to glaucoma, macular disorders, and providing controls for prospective studies

  • Support ophthalmology training programs for medical students and residents  

  • Introduce trainees to contact lens care, the operating room environment, and the essentials of preoperative cataract evaluations, cataract surgical techniques, and postoperative care 

  • Assist in training competent comprehensive eye care professionals 

  • Cataract surgery using advanced technology and premium lens options 

  • Early trial and use of novel post-operative drug delivery systems and advanced presbyopia correcting intraocular lenses. 

  • Aid other divisions in providing tailored contact lens care for conditions such as keratoconus, corneal scarring, severe dry eye