Duke Eye Center

12/04/2025

Registration is officially OPEN for the 12th Annual Duke Fellows Advanced Vitreous Surgery (fAVS) Course! 🎉

Join us March 27–28 in Durham, NC for two immersive days of extensive educational content, expert faculty, and the legendary wet lab experience fAVS is known for.

Register today 👉 mcpi.cventevents.com/favs2026

11/27/2025

Join us as today we give thanks for the expertise, compassion, and unwavering dedication to transform lives as well as to bring hope to the patients, families, and communities who depend on us.

With wishes for safety, health and peace, Happy .

11/25/2025

We are proud to announce that several of our talented ophthalmic photographers earned top honors at this year’s Ophthalmic Photographers’ Society Image Awards during the Academy meeting!

John Head, CRA 
1st Place – Gonio Photography (Haag-Streit Iris Lesion)
1st Place – Fluorescein Ultrawide Field (Presumed Retinal Dystrophy)
  
Becky Weeks, CRA
1st Place – Fundus Photography Ultrawide Field (Coloboma)
Honorable Mention – Fundus Photography Ultrawide Field (Inherited Retinal Disease)
 
Kelly Zibawa, COA, OS-C, OCT-C, CPT
Honorable Mention – Monochromatic Category (IRD patient with retinal dystrophy due to PRPH2 variant)

Congratulations to John, Becky, and Kelly for their outstanding work and for representing Duke Eye Center with excellence!

11/18/2025

Glaucoma can be relentless, but innovation brings hope. When Josie Paige’s vision continued to decline despite two surgeries, glaucoma specialist Leon Herndon, MD, offered a new solution backed by Duke-published research. The device he implanted lowered her eye pressure more effectively than the standard approach, giving Josie a brighter outlook.

Read the full story and learn more about this breakthrough: https://duke.is/glaucoma-research-fb

11/14/2025

Skin cancer near the eye requires expert care for both removal and reconstruction. At Duke Eye Center, Christopher Dermarkarian, MD uses advanced techniques to deliver excellent outcomes for patients.

Duke oculofacial plastic surgeon helped restore man's appearance after surgery to remove skin cancer on his face.

11/11/2025

Today, we pause to honor the courage, sacrifice, and leadership of those who served in the U.S. Armed Forces. Their resilience and commitment inspire our mission to care for others. Thank you to all our veterans for your service and sacrifice.

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.
Duke Health Duke University School of Medicine Duke Ophthalmic Technician Program

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 🎃👻🎃👻