18 Duke faculty members have been named among the top 5% of ophthalmology researchers worldwide by the Avant-Garde Health 2025 Ophthalmology Research All‑Stars ranking. This prestigious recognition highlights both the quantity and quality of their published research, underscoring Duke’s commitment to advancing eye care through innovation and discovery.
The Ophthalmology Research All‑Stars list evaluates researchers based on a comprehensive analysis of peer-reviewed publications, citation impact, and contributions to high-impact journals in the field. The honored faculty span a wide range of specialties, including retinal disease, glaucoma, corneal disorders, pediatric ophthalmology, and ocular genetics. Their research has led to breakthroughs in gene therapy, imaging technologies, and regenerative medicine.
Top 1%
Top 2-3%
- Pratap Challa, MD
- Xi Chen, MD
- Sharon Fekrat, MD, FARS, FASRS
- Sharon Freedman, MD
- Dilraj Grewal, MD, FASRS
- Majda Hadziahmetovic, MD
- Grace Prakalapakorn, MD
- Jullia Rosdahl, MD, PhD