Welcome Jason Fan, MD, PhD
Duke Eye Center is proud to announce that Jason Fan, MD, PhD has joined Duke Eye Center as a retina specialist and vitreoretinal surgeon. Dr. Fan is passionate about helping patients preserve and restore their vision using the latest technologies, medical treatments, and surgical techniques. He has a special interest in ocular trauma, dislocated intraocular lenses, and diabetic retinal detachments.
Duke at AAO 2025
Duke Eye Center will be well represented at the upcoming American Academy of Ophthalmology (AAO) 2025 Annual Meeting in Orlando, Florida, with 88 Duke-led presentations by faculty, fellows, residents, medical students, and staff. The meeting will spotlight Duke’s leadership in clinical innovation, research, and education.
37th Duke Glaucoma Symposium
Duke Eye Center proudly hosted the 37th Annual Duke Glaucoma Symposium, a premier educational event designed to showcase the latest innovations in the medical and surgical management of glaucoma. Under the leadership of Course Director Jullia Rosdahl, MD, PhD, the symposium brought together ophthalmologists, researchers, and trainees for a day of dynamic learning and collaboration.
Join Us for the Duke Ophthalmic Technician Program Information Session
On Tuesday, November 4, 2025 at 10:00 AM, Duke Eye Center will host an information session for the Ophthalmic Technician Certificate Program, a 1-year allied health training opportunity offered by the Duke School of Medicine. This program prepares students for a rewarding career in specialty eye care.
Leaders in Pediatric Retina Unite for APR 2025
The 5th biennial Advances in Pediatric Retina (APR) meeting has grown from a modest gathering of just over 50 attendees to nearly 300 participants in 2025, including more than 150 international guests. This year’s event brought together leading voices in pediatric retina from across the United States, Europe, Asia, and Africa, making it one of the most globally diverse and impactful meetings in the field.
Recruiting Duke Ophthalmology Chair
Duke University School of Medicine (SOM) and Duke University Health System (DUHS) seek a nationally recognized ophthalmologist at the Associate Professor or Professor level to serve as Chair of the Department of Ophthalmology. Reporting directly to the Executive Vice President for Health Affairs of Duke University/Dean of the School of Medicine and to the Chief Executive Officer of DUHS, the chair has the opportunity to shape a robust academic department with a proven reputation for providing high-quality, innovative, patient-centered care, advancing cutting edge research, and cultivating a wide-range of educational opportunities for medical students, residents, and fellows.
Duke Eye Center Showcases Leadership and Expertise at NCSEPS
Duke Eye Center was proud to participate in the North Carolina Society of Eye Physicians and Surgeons (NCSEPS) Annual Meeting, held September 12–14 in Myrtle Beach, SC. NCSEPS is dedicated to representing the best interests of ophthalmologists and their patients through advocacy and education.
Duke Eye Center Faculty and Trainees Participate in the 58th Annual Retina Society Meeting
Faculty and trainees from Duke Eye Center participated in the 58th Annual Retina Society Meeting, held September 10–13, 2025, in Chicago, Illinois.
Duke Eye Center Hosts 2025 Joseph M. Bryan Research Lecture Featuring Dr. Jeffrey Goldberg
On September 4, 2025, Duke Eye Center welcomed Jeffrey Goldberg, MD, PhD, Professor and Chair of Ophthalmology at the Byers Eye Institute at Stanford University, for the Joseph M. Bryan Research Lecture.
Surgery for Detached Retina Restores Vision for Tennessee Man
In October 2024, severe changes in vision sent Don Johnson, 70, to the Duke Eye Center, where he was diagnosed with a detached retina. Following a surgical procedure called a vitrectomy, his vision is back to normal. “I've been really impressed with Duke,” Johnson said.