UNC Ophthalmology is pleased to welcome Christopher (“Chris”) Morais, MD, a Neuro-Ophthalmology specialist, to the department’s clinical faculty team. Dr. Dr. Morais completed neuro-ophthalmology and cataract surgery fellowships at two renowned eye specialty institutes: 1) Neuro-Ophthalmology: Bascom Palmer Eye Institute (Miami, FL); and 2) Cataract Surgery: Instituto de Catarata de Brasilia (Brasilia, Brazil). Dr. Morais spent his early ophthalmology career in both private practice (Vision Oftalmologia) and in academia at a renowned specialty eye care hospital (Instituto de Catarata de Brasilia) in Brasilia, Brasil. In the U.S., he served as Chief Medical Officer at Rheumagen in Denver, Colorado.
Dr. Morais’ research interests are centered around optic nerve disease, retinal mitochondrial function in patients with multiple sclerosis, optic nerve imaging, neuro -ophthalmic conditions, non-arteritic anterior ischemic optic neuropathy risk factors, and idiopathic intracranial hypertension. In outpatient care, he treats optic nerve disease and acquired binocular diplopia. He additionally provides optic nerve imaging, and other care related to neuro-ophthalmic conditions. His future scope of practice at UNC Ophthalmology will involve cataract patient care. Call 984-974-2020 to discuss a referral or directly scheduled appointment with Dr. Morais at UNC Kittner Eye Center.