Bench to Bedside and Back
Preserving and restoring sight for patients suffering blinding eye disease is the core of the Duke Ophthalmology research mission.
Duke Ophthalmology aims to discover important new knowledge about biology of the eye, gain better understanding about the causes, mechanisms, diagnosis and treatment of eye disorders, translate research innovations into new care modalities and to train the next generation of researchers.
Research at Duke Ophthalmology is by no means isolated in a single laboratory or subspecialty - it’s embedded in every patient visit. Truly “bench to bedside and back.” The central location of the largest multi-disciplinary Duke Eye Center clinic, the Albert Eye Reserach Institute, which houses research facilities, and proximity to Duke University campus allows a multi-dimensional, approach -- making Duke Eye Center an international leader in ophthalmic research.
There are two types of research which are inter-related and continuously in progress within Duke Ophthalmology.
Research News
Duke Eye Center Hosts 2025 Joseph M. Bryan Research Lecture Featuring Dr. Jeffrey Goldberg
Duke Eye Center Faculty Recognized Among Top Medical Scientists in the U.S.
Duke Vision Scientist Receives Top Honor from ARVO
Algorithm Aids in Early Detection of Age-Related Eye Disease
Malek receives Rosalind Franklin Society Awards in Science for Journal of Ocular Pharmacology and Therapeutics
Machine Learning Model Identifies Mild Cognitive Impairment from Retinal Scans
DURHAM, N.C. – A machine learning model developed by Duke Health researchers can differentiate normal cognition from mild cognitive impairment using retinal images from the eye.
Lad named Vice Chair for Clinical Research
Duke PhD Student Presents Research on Utilizing AR Guidance System in Retinal Laser Therapy
Duke Eye Center at ARVO 2023
The annual meeting for the Association of Research in Vision and Ophthalmology (ARVO) will be held April 23-27 in New Orleans, LA. There will be 100 presentations by Duke faculty and trainees. Paloma Liton, PhD and Anthony Kuo, MD served on the 2023 ARVO Meeting Planning Committee.