37th Duke Glaucoma Symposium

Leffler

Duke Eye Center proudly hosted the 37th Annual Duke Glaucoma Symposium, a premier educational event designed to showcase the latest innovations in the medical and surgical management of glaucoma. Under the leadership of Course Director Jullia Rosdahl, MD, PhD, the symposium brought together ophthalmologists, researchers, and trainees for a day of dynamic learning and collaboration.

This year’s program featured presentations from Duke Eye Center faculty and distinguished guest speakers, highlighting novel diagnostic tools, emerging treatment modalities, and clinical pearls for improving patient outcomes.

It was our privilege to host two nationally acclaimed experts in glaucoma care as our Keynote Speakers:

  • Christopher T. Leffler, MD, MPH
    Associate Professor, School of Medicine, Ophthalmology
    Virginia Commonwealth University

  • JoAnn Giaconi, MD
    Health Sciences Professor of Ophthalmology
    Chief of Ophthalmology, Greater Los Angeles Veterans Administration
    Co-Director, Medical Student Education in Ophthalmology
    UCLA Stein Eye Institute

Their keynote lectures provided deep insights into the evolving landscape of glaucoma diagnosis and management, with a focus on evidence-based strategies and real-world applications.

The Duke Glaucoma Symposium continues to be a cornerstone of professional development and innovation in ophthalmology. We thank all attendees, speakers, and organizers for making the 37th edition a success.

  • Challa
    Pratap Challa, MD speaking on "I Learned This as a Resident/Fellow and I Am Still Doing It (and Why)."
  • Herndon
    Leon Herndon, Jr., MD speaking during Glaucoma Symposium.
  • Muir
    Kelly Muir, MD presenting on "Management of Glaucoma Patients at the VA."
  • Tseng
    Henry Tseng, MD, PhD speakking on "Aging and Glaucoma."
  • Herndon and Rosdahl
    Leon Herndon, Jr., MD and Jullia Rosdahl, MD, PhD at Duke Glaucoma Symposium
  • Fellows at lunch
    Duke Glaucoma fellows during lunch.
  • Leffler group
    Christopher Leffler, MD, MPH delivering the morning Keynote Lecture on "History of Glaucoma."
  • Rosdahl
    Jullia Rosdahl, MD, PhD moderates Fellow Debate.
  • Fellow debate
    Duke Glaucoma fellows debate on “Should the Trab Be Dead?”
  • fellow debate
    Duke glaucoma fellow, Mohima Sanyai, MD presenting her argument during the fellows debate.
  • panel
    Pratap Challa, MD, Gillian Treadwell, MD and Asra Firozvi, MD participate in panel discussion on Challenging Cases, moderated by glaucoma fellow, Nikhila Khandwala, MD.
  • Joann
    Joann Giaconi, MD delivering afternoon Keynote Address on, "Management of Glaucoma."

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