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In a recent Ophthalmology Times commentary, Laura B.

For years, glaucoma was robbing Josie Paige’s vision despite two surgeries to halt her rising eye pressure. In February 2025, Duke Health glaucoma specialist Leon Herndon, MD, inserted a device in her left eye that Duke-published research showed was more effective at reducing eye pressure than the standard of care. Paige’s eye pressure dropped, and her prognosis is good. “There’s no cure for glaucoma,” Dr. Herndon said, “but she should keep her sight for the rest of her life.”

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.

Over the course of a year, Charles Stanley, 77, had skin cancer three times near his eye, where it is tricky to remove, and even more difficult to reconstruct the resultant wound. Following oculoplastic reconstructive surgery at Duke Health, “most people that glance at me can’t even tell that I’ve had surgery,” said Stanley. “Duke has been excellent in every aspect of my care. I wouldn’t go anywhere else.”

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.