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In a recent feature on PBS Carolina Impact, assistant professor of ophthalmology Oleg Alekseev, MD, PhD shares his expertise on retinitis pigmentosa (RP), a rare genetic condition that affects the retina and leads to progressive vision loss.

In addition to being a talented teacher, surgeon, and humanitarian, John Karickhoff, MD'64, HS‘64-'68, is a visionary.

We are thrilled to announce the addition of Can Kocasarac, MD, to the Duke Eye Center's esteemed neuro-ophthalmology team.

Several Duke Eye Center faculty and trainees participated in EnVision Summit 2025, held from February 14-17 in San Juan, Puerto Rico.

Several faculty and fellows from Duke Eye Center recently participated in the exclusive Vail Vitrectomy meeting, an invitation-only conference renowned for gathering the brightest minds in ophthalm

 

Duke Eye Center is thrilled to announce Duke Ophthalmology residency class of 2029. 

Vision is made possible by photoreceptors, the light-sensitive cells of the retina in the back of the eye. There are hundreds of blinding genetic conditions that are caused by problems with photoreceptors. Many mechanisms of genetic retinal diseases and how they impact photoreceptors have not been fully understood.  Currently there are limited treatment options for people who suffer from these diseases.   

Georgia Spence wore contacts for more than a decade. After LASIK surgery at the Duke Eye Center, her vision is better than perfect, and she no longer has to deal with the hassle of contacts. “I wish I’d done it sooner,” Spence said.

On January 25, 2025, the Duke Ophthalmology Vision Quest 2025 brought together allied ophthalmic personnel from Duke Eye Center and beyond, for a comprehensive update on the latest advancements, techniques, and new technologies in ophthalmology. The event featured presentations by Duke Eye Center faculty and staff, providing valuable insights into current practices and future trends in eye care.

Leon Herndon Jr, MD, Professor of Ophthalmology, has been honored with the Duke Presidential Award, which recognizes individuals and teams who exemplify Duke’s core values of respect, trust, inclusion, discovery, and excellence.