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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 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.

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.

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.

Faculty and trainees from Duke Eye Center participated in the 58th Annual Retina Society Meeting, held September 10–13, 2025, in Chicago, Illinois.

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.

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.