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Dilraj Grewal, MD, FASRS published an article in the July/August issue of Retinal Physician sharing "Tips for Managing Complicated Macular Holes."

Duke Ophthalmology celebrated the graduating class of 2024 on Saturday, June 22.  We are proud of their accomplishments and dedication to excellence in research, education and patien

Congratulations to the 12 Duke Eye Faculty who were named Castle Connolly Top Doctors, representing the top 7% of all US practicing physicians! 

Vice Chair of Ophthalmology Clinical Research and Associate Professor of Ophthalmology Eleonora Lad, MD, PhD spoke with Ocular Surgery News to share an update on the use of anti-VEGF biosimilars for the treatment of age-related macular degeneration. 

Assistant Professor of Ophthalmology, Oleg Alekseev, MD, PhD was featured on Bloom Tampa Bay, a global health and wellness show, to discuss the latest research trends aimed at finding a cure for Retinitis Pigmentosa (RP).

Pediatric optometrist Qiaohui Wei White, OD was recently featured on WRAL News to share valuable insights regarding the growing problem of nearsightedness in children and what parents can do to help reduce their child’s risk.

Duke Eye Center has partnered with ReSpectacle, a 501(c)3 nonprofit organization that redistributes quality, used eyeglasses to those who may be struggling to obtain them through conventional means. 

Sharon Freedman, MD was honored with the prestigious Outstanding Educator Award during the annual meeting of the America Glaucoma Society (AGS) this past spring, an award that recognizes her consistent and extraordinary commitment to advancing glaucoma education to residents, fellows, and colleagues including over 30 years of service with Duke Eye Center.

We are proud to announce that incoming vitro-retinal surgery fellow, Venkatkrish M. Kasetty, MD has been honored with the 2024 Heed Fellowship by the Heed Ophthalmic Foundation. Kastetty is currently completing an ophthalmology residency at Henry Ford Hospital in Detroit, Michigan and will begin his two-year fellowship in July 2024.

Five members of the Duke Retina Division, including division chief Glenn Jaffe, MD participated in the 2024 Retina World Congress in Fort Lauderdale, Florida May 9-12, 2024. Along with Jaffe, Durga Borkar, MD, MMCi, Sharon Fekrat, MD, FARS, FASRS, Dilraj Grewal, MD, FASRS, and Lejla Vajzovic, MD, FASRS all led sessions, presented, and served as moderators and panelists throughout the meeting.