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James Harris, MD, PhD, has been selected as a recipient of the prestigious David R. Hinton MD Scholarship to attend the Ryan Initiative for Macular Research (RIMR) Conference, taking place April 7-9, 2027, in Irvine, California.

Sharon Fekrat, MD, FACS, FASRS was recently featured in Ophthalmology Times discussing how retinal imaging may provide insights into neurological conditions and the connection between eye and brain health.

Two Duke Eye Center fellows have been selected as 2026-2027 Heed Fellows, a prestigious honor awarded by the Heed Ophthalmic Foundation to support the next generation of leaders in academic ophthalmology.

Mays Dairi, MD, was recently featured in The Educated Patient in an article exploring the challenges of diagnosing and managing cerebral/cortical visual impairment (CVI) in children.

Faculty, fellows, and trainees from Duke Eye Center shared research, moderated scientific sessions, and presented posters at the 59th Annual Scientific Meeting of the Retina Society, held September 23-26 in Los Angeles. Sharon Fekrat, MD, FACS, FASRS also served on the Retina Society Executive Committee, helping guide the organization's leadership and programming.

Duke Eye Center hosted the 2026 Dastgheib Pioneer Award in Ocular Innovation Lecture on September 22.

Please join us in congratulating C. Ellis Wisely, MD, MBA, on his appointment as Associate Program Director for the Duke Ophthalmology Residency Program.

Majda Hadziahmetovic, MD was recently featured in Modern Retina discussing the warning signs of neovascular conversion in macular telangiectasia type 2 (MacTel) and the importance of early detection and timely referral.

Duke Eye Center faculty, trainees and staff contributed research, education and leadership at the 2026 North Carolina Society of Eye Physicians and Surgeons (NCSEPS) annual meeting on September 12 held in Greensboro, NC. Lloyd Williams, MD, PhD serves as NCSEPS president.

Researchers from Duke Eye Center will help lead an upcoming international webinar exploring the role of the immune system in eye disease and the development of emerging therapeutic approaches.