Duke Eye Center

11/07/2025

Celebrating Allied Ophthalmic Personnel Week!

We’re proud to recognize and celebrate our incredible Allied Ophthalmic Personnel. Your dedication, compassion, and teamwork are the foundation of our excellence in patient care at Duke Eye Center.
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11/04/2025

We are excited to announce the launch of the Duke Orthoptic Fellowship Program, a two-year, post-baccalaureate certificate program accredited by the American Orthoptic Council (AOC). This program blends classroom learning with hands-on clinical experience. Graduates are eligible for national certification as Certified Orthoptists (C.O.) upon completion.

Learn more about becoming an orthoptist and check out the new program available at Duke: https://dukeeyecenter.duke.edu/orthopticfellowship Duke University School of Medicine Duke Health

11/03/2025

Happening tomorrow!

Join the info session to learn about the Duke Ophthalmic Technician Program.

Don’t forget — our virtual info session is happening tomorrow!

Curious about a career in specialty eye care? Discover the Duke Ophthalmic Technician Program, a 1-year allied health certificate from the Duke School of Medicine

Nov 4, 2025 at 10 AM ET

🔗 Register now: https://duke.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_AQrK0RCISwaod-YSVaZvGg #/registration Duke Eye Center

11/01/2025

A rare eye disease nearly took Yvette’s vision — and her independence. Thanks to groundbreaking research and a first-of-its-kind implant now available at Duke Eye Center, her sight has been restored. This innovative treatment is giving patients like Yvette a second chance at seeing the world — and living their dreams.

10/31/2025

Happy Halloween from Duke Eye Center!

We had a blast celebrating with eye-popping costumes that brought festive fun to our clinics 🎃👻🎃👻

10/23/2025

Scenes from Duke Eye Center at 2025!

We were proud to take part in the American Academy of Ophthalmology Annual Meeting in Orlando, where our team delivered 88 Duke-led presentations that highlighted innovation in clinical care, research, and education. Faculty and trainees shared groundbreaking work, received prestigious honors, and reconnected with colleagues from across the country—making the meeting a truly memorable and impactful experience.

10/20/2025

This weekend, we had the privilege of celebrating Lloyd Williams, MD, PhD, Director of Duke Global Ophthalmology, as he was presented with the 2025 Outstanding Humanitarian Service Award by the American Academy of Ophthalmology.

This prestigious recognition honors Dr. Williams’ exceptional leadership and unwavering dedication to advancing global eye care. His commitment to curing blindness worldwide continues to impact countless lives and exemplifies the very best of Duke Ophthalmology.

We extend our heartfelt congratulations and gratitude to Dr. Williams for his remarkable service and humanitarian contributions.

10/16/2025

We’re proud to take part in the upcoming American Academy of Ophthalmology Annual Meeting, with 88 Duke-led presentations showcasing our leadership in clinical innovation, research, and education.

Several Duke faculty members will be honored during the meeting for their outstanding contributions in the field of ophthalmology:

Lloyd Williams, MD, PhD – Outstanding Humanitarian Service Award
Julie Woodward, MD – Senior Achievement Award
Divakar Gupta, MD, MMCi & Eleonora (Nora) Lad, MD, PhD – Achievement Award
Kourtney Houser, MD – Cataract Program Subcommittee Member

We look forward to celebrating these achievements and continuing to shape the future of eye care.

10/07/2025

The 5th biennial Advances in Pediatric Retina (APR) meeting brought together top minds in pediatric retina from across the U.S., Europe, Asia, and Africa, making it one of the most globally diverse and impactful gatherings in the field.

Led by course director Lejla Vajzovic, MD, FASRS and co-directors Cynthia Toth, MD and Mary Elizabeth Hartnett, MD, the program featured keynote talks from Audina M. Berrocal, MD, Maria B. Grant, MD, and Subhadra Jalali, MD, each sharing insights from decades of pioneering work. The meeting included dynamic case presentations, intraoperative videos, and lively panel discussions that sparked debate on treatment strategies, surgical approaches, and managing complications.

10/03/2025

The Duke Ophthalmic Technician Program equips graduates like Ticora Jones-Greene (Class of 2025) with the skills to deliver exceptional patient care from day one.

Ticora Jones-Greene, a 2025 graduate of the Duke Ophthalmic Technician Program, shares how her training shaped the way she connects with patients:

“Being able to be the person that contributes to a patient seeing better is one of the most rewarding feelings to get in healthcare. I love being the first person the patient sees throughout their visit — it gives me the opportunity to make an impact during the duration of their visit. My advice to anyone considering applying, if you want to see your life change in a year then do it. My life changed the moment I applied to the program. If you have the determination, drive and the passion for healthcare. Then do it."

The Duke Ophthalmic Technician Program equips future technicians with the skills and confidence to make a meaningful difference starting from day one.

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09/24/2025

Congratulations to Ivonne Rodriguez, COMT, CO, recipient of the Great Catch Award from the Duke Health Integrated Practice Quality and Safety Team.

Ivonne took quick, thoughtful action in a situation that could have led to patient harm—stepping outside her usual responsibilities to help ensure patient safety. Her attention to detail and commitment to care made all the difference!

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