Jaffe Named to Clarivate’s Highly Cited Researchers 2025 List
We are proud to announce that Glenn Jaffe, MD has been recognized as one of Clarivate’s Highly Cited Researchers for 2025.
Vajzovic Named President‑Elect of Women in Ophthalmology
Duke Eye Center is pleased to share that Lejla Vajzovic, MD, FASRS has been elected President‑Elect of the Women in Ophthalmology (WIO) Board of Directors. WIO is a powerful collective dedicated to advancing women in the field through education, leadership development, and advocacy.
Fekrat Featured in Ophthalmology Times Discussion on Retinal Disease Treatment
Sharon Fekrat, MD, FACS, FASRS contributed to the recent Ophthalmology Times article, “8 things to know about aflibercept 8 mg for retinal vascular disease.” The article is based on insights from the 8‑part podcast discussion she moderated, “Optimizing Retinal Care with Next‑Generation Anti‑VEGF Agents: Insights from Clinical Practice.”
Residency Class of 2026 Next Steps
Congratulations to our PGY‑4 Ophthalmology Residents, Class of 2026, on their fellowship matches and next steps!
Vadim Arshavsky, PhD, Named ARVO Silver Fellow
We are proud to congratulate Vadim Arshavsky, PhD, on being named a Silver Fellow of the Association for Research in Vision and Ophthalmology (ARVO). This prestigious recognition honors Dr. Arshavsky’s exemplary contributions to vision science and his dedication to advancing ophthalmology research worldwide.
Welcome 2026 Fellows
We are excited to introduce the outstanding physicians who will be joining Duke Eye Center for the 2026 fellowship year.
Lad and Harris Publish Review in Retina Today Highlighting Updates in GA Therapies
Eleonora M. Lad, MD, PhD, and James M. Harris, MD, PhD, recently highlighted major progress in the development of new therapies for geographic atrophy (GA), a leading cause of vision loss in dry age‑related macular degeneration.
Grewal Promoted to Professor with Tenure at Duke Eye Center
Duke Eye Center is proud to announce that Dilraj Grewal, MD, FASRS has been promoted to Professor of Ophthalmology with Tenure (Tenure Track).
Visionary Gift Propels Duke Eye Center To Forefront Of Ocular Immunology
Seven years after opening, the Frances and Stephen Foster Center for Ocular Immunology at Duke Eye Center has made great strides in advancing the evaluation, diagnosis, treatment, and research of inflammatory eye diseases.
Enyedi Featured on Healio’s Mend the Gap: Equality in Medicine Podcast
In a recent episode of the Healio Mend the Gap: Equality in Medicine podcast, Laura Enyedi, MD joined Cathleen McCabe, MD, and guest Anna Momont, MD, for a thoughtful conversation on resilience in medicine.