Duke Eye Center

01/26/2026

All Duke Eye Center locations are closed today, Monday, January 26, 2026.

ALERT: Due to the possibility of severe winter weather, Duke University Health System will activate the severe weather policy beginning 7 p.m. Saturday, January 24. Due to inclement weather many Duke Health locations will close or operate reduced hours from Saturday through Monday afternoon.

For details about the status of clinics, visit the Duke Health website https://www.dukehealth.org

The safety of our patients and team members is our top priority. We will continue to reassess throughout the weekend based on local conditions, so please check back for updates.

01/24/2026

ALERT: Due to the possibility of severe winter weather, Duke University Health System will activate the severe weather policy beginning 7 p.m. Saturday, January 24. Due to inclement weather many Duke Health locations will close or operate reduced hours from Saturday through Monday afternoon.

For details about the status of clinics, visit the Duke Health website https://www.dukehealth.org

The safety of our patients and team members is our top priority. We will continue to reassess throughout the weekend based on local conditions, so please check back for updates.

01/22/2026

We’re proud to share that 13 Duke Eye Center physicians have been recognized as 2026 Top Doctors!

This national recognition highlights physicians who are trusted by peers, respected across the country, and consistently deliver outstanding care. Only 7% of U.S. doctors earn a place on this list.

Thank you to our remarkable faculty for your dedication to advancing eye health and delivering compassionate care every day.

01/22/2026

Scientists at Duke University School of Medicine, Columbia University Vagelos College of Physicians and Surgeons, and Johns Hopkins Medicine have identified a specific cell type in the eye that may play a key role in glaucoma progression.

The research, led in part by Duke Ophthalmology’s Daniel Stamer, PhD, shows that supporting these cells with vitamin B3 helped reduce eye pressure and signs of disease in a genetic model of glaucoma.

The findings offer new hope for strategies to slow vision loss in the future.

🔗 Read more: https://dukeeyecenter.duke.edu/news/study-reveals-potential-therapeutic-target-treating-glaucoma eLife

Researchers have identified a metabolically sensitive cell subtype in the eye’s drainage system which shows early signs of dysfunction in a genetic mouse model of glaucoma.

01/19/2026

Today, we reflect on Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.’s unwavering commitment to justice, equality, and compassion. His vision reminds us that everyone deserves the opportunity to live a healthy life.

As Dr. King once said, “Life’s most persistent and urgent question is, ‘What are you doing for others?’” and at Duke Health, we strive to carry forward this notion by ensuring access to quality care for all.

01/15/2026

We’re proud to share that the International Society for Eye Research has awarded W. Daniel Stamer, PhD the 2026 Ernst H. Bárány Prize, one of the field’s most prestigious global honors.

His research on aqueous humor dynamics and intraocular pressure has transformed our understanding of glaucoma and continues to shape modern therapy.

Dr. Stamer will deliver a Plenary Lecture and receive the award at the ISER Biennial Meeting in Valencia, Spain (August 23–27, 2026).

Please join us in celebrating this remarkable achievement and his contributions to advancing vision science worldwide!

01/12/2026

We kicked off the year with another outstanding McKinley Conference hosted by Duke Eye Center of Winston-Salem!

On January 9, we brought together our eye care community for an engaging and informative evening.

Thank you to our incredible faculty for sharing their expertise!

This year’s highlights included:
Retina Case Reviews – Ramiro S. Maldonado, MD.
A Grave Situation: A Look at Thyroid Eye Disease – Christopher Dermarkarian, MD
DSO 2.0 and Beyond: Advances in the treatment of Fuchs’ Dystrophy – Terry Semchyshyn, MD
Antibody-drug Conjugates and Their Ocular Complications – Melissa Barbor, OD
Glaucoma treatment: Taking action – Frank Moya, MD

We loved reconnecting with colleagues, welcoming new optometrists, and strengthening connections with our community partners.

01/06/2026

The Duke Ophthalmic Technician Program is a fantastic way to launch a rewarding career in eye care in just one year. If you’re passionate about healthcare or considering a career change, this program offers hands-on training and a clear path to making a difference in patients’ lives.

01/06/2026

Fellows—don’t forget to secure your spot at the 12th Annual Duke Fellows Advanced Vitreous Surgery (fAVS) Course, March 27–28 in Durham, NC!

🎉 First-time fellows attend FREE
⏳ Early-bird pricing for returning fellows ends January 27

From an unparalleled wet lab to advanced surgical education, fAVS offers hands-on learning you won’t find anywhere else.

REGISTER NOW 👉 https://mcpi.cventevents.com/event/favs2026

12/30/2025

12/29/2025

From December 4–13, Lloyd Williams, MD, PhD, and Duke Global Ophthalmology fellow Sheena Song, MD, traveled to South Sudan as part of a sight‑restoring mission working with Cure Blindness.

During the trip, the team helped support 1,400 sight‑saving surgeries.

This work is part of a growing partnership aimed at dramatically expanding access to eye care in the region. Plans for 2026 include a large‑scale collaboration projected to support nearly 9,000 surgeries, helping restore vision for thousands more.

We’re grateful to our partners and proud of the Duke GO team’s commitment to eliminating avoidable blindness around the world.

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12/19/2025

Joanna Clayton, Service Access Manager at Duke Eye Center main campus was recognized with the Strength Hope and Caring Award, for providing exceptional service, emotional support, patient safety, and a genuine connection during a time of need. Joanna stayed after hours to ensure a wheelchair bound patient and her caregiver had accessible transportation back to their hotel following a late afternoon surgery. The patient’s sister wrote “She [Joanna] didn’t want to leave work until we were taken care of. Joanna was so so so sweet and helpful and I could tell how much she cared.”

We are proud to celebrate Joanna, whose actions embody the core values of