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UNC Ophthalmology Clinics are open and providing services to all patients in a safe environment. This includes services at the Kittner Eye Center in Chapel Hill, UNC Eye Holly Springs, and UNC Eye at Roxboro. We welcome all patients for routine eye exams, medical care including treatment for eye disease, surgical patients including those needing cataract surgery, contact lens evaluation and fittings, and prescription eyeglasses. Call 984-974-2020 for appointments. Call 984-974-4040 for appointments in Holly Springs. We are screening all patients and employees for symptoms of COVID-19 before entering our facilities. At this time, visitors accompanying patients will not be allowed into the clinic. Masks will be provided to patients before entering the building. You will receive a phone call from UNC Ophthalmology prior to your visit outlining our safety measures. We look forward to serving you in a safe, hygienic clinic.

July 27, 2020

UNC Eye Third-Year Resident Oleg Alekseev, M.D., Ph.D., has been named a 2020-2021 Heed Ophthalmic Fellow. This prestigious fellowship supports young ophthalmologists pursuing post-graduate studies in ophthalmology

June 10, 2020

About The Heed Ophthalmic Foundation Established by Thomas Heed in 1945, the Heed Ophthalmic Foundation has provided over 11 million dollars in funding and awarded over 1,100 fellowships to assist young men and women in pursuing postgraduate studies in ophthalmology. The appointed individuals receive a Merit Award of $10,000 and are recognized as Heed Fellows. … Continued

What Our Patients Are Saying:

May 7, 2020

I felt the Kittner Eye Center did an excellent job in how they set up the clinic for social distancing with everyone, staff and patients, wearing masks. It made me feel comfortable and safe coming to the clinic.