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Laura Enyedi, MD co-hosted a special live episode of Healio’s Mend the Gap: Equity in Medicine podcast wi

When Yvette retired, she dreamed of traveling the country in her RV. Then a rare eye disease threatened to take away her independence.

A team at Duke Eye Center is the first team at a U.S. academic medical center to implant a new commercially available cell-based gene therapy for a rare, but debilitating, retinal disorder called macular telangiectasia type 2, or MacTel.

Lindsey Chew, MD/PhD candidate at Duke Eye Center, has been honored with a $25,000 Scholar Award from the International Chapter of the P.E.O. Sisterhood. This distinguished award, supported by the Barbara M. Kauffman Trust and Family, recognizes Chew’s impactful research efforts.

Duke Eye Center was well represented at the American Academy of Ophthalmology (AAO) 2025 Annual Meeting in Orlando, Florida, with 88 Duke-led presentations delivered by faculty, fellows, residents, medical students, and staff. The meeting highlighted Duke’s leadership in clinical innovation, research, and education.

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 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.

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.

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.

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.