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We are thrilled to introduce Elizabeth Wanja Mathenge, MD, MSc, our new Oculofacial Plastic Surgeon and Ophthalmologist! Dr. Mathenge specializes in treating patients with drooping eyelids, under-eye bags, and various eyelid concerns, including the removal of lumps, bumps, and cancerous lesions around the eyes. Her expertise also extends to reconstructive procedures and addressing issues with the eye’s tear drainage system.

We are thrilled to share that vitroretinal surgery fellow, Tammy Hsu, MD has been featured as a Rising Star in Retina by Retina Today. Her dedication and innovative contributions to the field

An important milestone for our patients: the FDA approval of the first treatment for a new disease indication, Macular Telangiectasia type 2 (MacTel).

Duke University School of Medicine received $455 million in federal funding from the National Institutes of Health (NIH) in 2024, according to the Blue Ridge Institute for Medical Research.

The annual meeting of the American Glaucoma Society (AGS) was held February 28 to March 2, 2025, in Washington, DC.

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.

Paloma B. Liton, PhD and coauthors, Myoung Sup Shim, Ethan J.

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.