The Duke Ophthalmology Oculofacial and Orbital Surgery Division, a leader in facial reconstruction, cosmetic surgery, and orbital surgery. The service is comprised of four board-certified clinicians and surgeons, who are highly skilled whose combined skill and leadership make for a well-rounded and respected group who are committed to training the next generation of oculofacial specialists and providing world-class clinical care.  

Led by Julie A. Woodward, MD, the division is a leader in facial reconstruction, cosmetic surgery, and orbital surgery. The service is comprised of four board-certified clinicians and surgeons, who are highly skilled whose combined skill and leadership make for a well-rounded and respected group who are committed to training the next generation of oculofacial specialists and providing world-class clinical care.   

Mission

  • Provide the best possible care to improve and restore function of eyelids, orbit and tear duct system, enhance appearance following disease or injury, and refine the appearance of the skin and eye area, using surgical and non-invasive treatments 

  • Discover important new knowledge about diagnosis and treatment of eyelids, orbit, tear duct system, and facial cosmetic and reconstructive surgery 

  • Translate research innovations into new care modalities 

  • Train the next generation of oculoplastic leaders 

Highlights

Duke oculofacial faculty lead and collaborate with other physician-scientists nationwide for clinical research to drive excellence in clinical care. 

  • Benign essential blepharospasm 

  • Periocular reconstruction techniques 

  • Facial rejuvenation with fillers 

  • Facial rejuvenation with lasers and energy-based devices 

  • Treatment and prevention of skin cancers 

  • Treatment of diseases of the periorbital area including inflammatory, autoimmune, and cancer 

  • Corneal neurotization 

  • Treatment of Thyroid Eye Disease 

  • ASOPRS approved Duke Oculofacial and Orbital Surgery fellowship program emphasizes state-of-the-art clinical training with excellent volumes and faculty supervision from a multidisciplinary team approach that is integrated with didactic instruction and innovative research 

  • Two-year program offers a high volume and variety of procedures and is dedicated to specific training and projects involving basic science or clinical research in areas including oculofacial, orbital and cosmetic laser surgery  

  • Fellows are an integral part of the division with involvement in all aspects of case management 

  • The program boasts major strengths in the clinical and surgical exposure to a wide variety of pathology 

  • Cosmetic and reconstructive surgery of the eyelids, orbit, lacrimal system 

  • Novel corneal neurotization to promote corneal wound healing 

  • Perform delicate artistic procedures around the eye and orbit to correct or treat medical conditions and injuries 

  • Cutting-edge skin rejuvenation services to improve the appearance of the skin on the face and eye area using the latest injectable fillers and cosmetic lasers