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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.

Lloyd B. Williams, MD, PhD has been awarded the 2025 Outstanding Humanitarian Service Award by the American Academy of Ophthalmology (AAO).

As part of our ongoing commitment to strengthen leadership and enhance support across our clinical network, Duke Eye Center is pleased to announce Health Center Administrator (HCA) roles for several key locations. 

After more than a decade as chair of the Duke Department of Ophthalmology Edward G. Buckley, MD, will be stepping down effective June 30, 2026.