Duke Eye Center

Duke Eye Center is a leader in research, education and patient care; dedicated to curing eye disease worldwide.

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Born with X‑linked juvenile retinoschisis, Alexander gradually lost his sight by 9. Thanks to the care of Sharon Freedman, MD, and Cynthia Toth, MD, he developed visual memories that to help him navigate the world, a reminder of the impact of early, specialized pediatric eye care

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At Duke Eye Center, we see every day how resilience and expert care can shape a child’s future. One shining example is Alexander Dodds, featured in our 2026 VISION magazine and honored as the Scheyer Family Kid Captain.

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After more than a decade as chair, his leadership has helped shape the growth of Duke Ophthalmology across clinical care, education, and research. He will step down later this year while continuing his work with patients and Duke-NUS Medical School.

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In the latest issue of VISION magazine, we reflect on the impact of Edward Buckley, MD.

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Proud of all who represented Duke Eye Center on this international stage.

Read more: https://t.co/Li0HNijyBE

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Duke Eye Center was well represented at the 2026 @ARVOinfo Annual Meeting in Denver, with 70+ Duke‑led presentations.

We're proud to celebrate Catherine Bowes Rickman, PhD, and Vadim Arshavsky, PhD, for their induction into the ARVO Fellows Class of 2026.

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Made possible by generous support from The Robert M. Sinskey, M.D. Foundation, this program reflects Duke’s leadership in advancing patient care through innovation.

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Duke Eye Center is launching the first large-scale, AI-powered diabetic retinopathy screening program, bringing fast, convenient eye screening directly into endocrinology clinics. @DukeMedSchool @dukeendocrinol1

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Led by Majda Hadziahmetovic, MD, in collaboration with Duke endocrinology leaders David D’Alessio, MD, PhD, and Jyothi Rao, MD, this innovative program uses FDA-cleared AI technology to detect vision-threatening disease in seconds during a routine visit.

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Shoutout to @neurology_live for featuring our work - Retinal Biomarkers in Neurodegeneration: Insights From the iMIND Study at @dukeeyecenter @DukeMedSchool Learn more here: https://t.co/sZZdDXh8Z6 @dukeeyecenter

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In a highlight from VISION Magazine 2026, we explore how our Glaucoma Division is expanding its legacy of excellence through innovative research, exceptional training, and world‑class patient care.

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We’re proud to share that W. Daniel Stamer, PhD, FARVO has been elected the next Executive Vice President of @ARVOinfo

Join us in congratulating Dr. Stamer on this outstanding achievement and his continued impact on advancing vision research.

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Duke Eye Center will have a major presence at the 2026 @ARVOinfo Annual Meeting, with 70+ Duke‑led presentations across lectures, papers, posters, symposia, and minisymposia.

Read more and view full list of Duke presentations: https://t.co/LlF9NZXYhX https://t.co/Li0HNijyBE

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We’re proud to share VISION 2026, highlighting the momentum and progress across the Duke Eye Center.

Read: https://t.co/BOZzUEbolN

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Kyle’s project investigates how “support cells” in the eye change before vision loss occurs in AMD. This award provides critical support for his work, allowing him to learn new techniques and generate insights that may one day help prevent blindness.

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Congratulations to Kyle McPherson, PhD candidate in the University Program in Genetics & Genomics and member of the Bowes Rickman Lab, on receiving a 2026 Germinator Award from @DukeBrain

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We are proud to announce Naveen Karthik, MD, and Hazem Mousa, MD, as our 2026–2027 Chief Residents!

Their leadership, dedication to patient care, and commitment to our community make this recognition well deserved. We look forward to their continued impact in the year ahead.

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From our faculty and fellows to our sponsors, wet lab partners, and planning team, your energy and collaboration continue to drive innovation in vitreoretinal surgery.

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Thank you to everyone who helped make the 12th Annual Duke Fellows Advanced Vitreous Surgery (fAVS) Course such a success!

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Happy Doctors’ Day to our outstanding physicians of the Duke Eye Center. We are grateful for all that you do to protect and restore vision.