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Duke Eye Center faculty Sharon Fekrat, MD, FASRS, and Dilraj S. Grewal, MD, FASRS, are featured in the March 2026 issue of Retina Today in the publication’s Imaging section. Their article, “Retinal Diagnostics in Alzheimer Disease: Where Are We Now?”, highlights how advances in retinal imaging are opening new possibilities for early, noninvasive detection of Alzheimer disease (AD).

DURHAM, N.C. – When the eye’s drainage system clogs, pressure builds up and causes damage. The pressure can lead to glaucoma and vision loss. New research, published March 9 in the journal Immunity, reveals that a specialized set of immune cells act as the cleanup crew, pointing to a promising new target for therapies to prevent a major cause of blindness.

Laura Enyedi, MD recently hosted Healio’s Mend the Gap podcast episode, “Live from AAO 2025: Identifying Ch

Scientists at Duke Eye Center may have solved a decades-old mystery in ophthalmology that could pave the way to treating a rare, incurable form of blindness

Duke Global Ophthalmology traveled to Roatán, Honduras, from February 15–20 to provide essential eye care services in partnership with Clinica Esperanza, the Health in Sight Mission’s clinic.

Duke University School of Medicine received more than $514 million in NIH research funding in 2025, placing 9th nationally, according to the Blue Ridge Institute for Medical Research.

Duke Eye Center faculty, trainees, and researchers gathered with glaucoma specialists from across the country at the 2026 American Glaucoma Society (AGS) Annual Meeting, held February 19–22 in Ranc

Duke Eye Center is pleased to share a new collaboration supporting the Duke University Bass Connections project, “Home Design for the Visually Impaired.” Led by Diane Whitaker, OD, and Omar Mohiuddin, OTR/L, MS, MPH, CLVT, this effort focuses on improving home safety, accessibility, and independence for individuals with low vision.

Duke Eye Center is pleased to announce that Kelly Muir, MD, MHS has been promoted to Professor with Tenure, Tenure Track, effective December 1, 2025.

In the January/February issue of Retina Today, Duke vitreoretinal fellows Angela Li, MD, and Yuxi Zheng, MD, shared highlights from the 2025 Advances in Pediatric Retina (APR) Course, held September 18–20.