April 22, 2015
Knight recognized by American Glaucoma Society
UNC Eye faculty member O'Rese Knight, MD was recognized by the American Glaucoma Society (AGS) with their Young Clinician Scientist Award.
Category: News
March 6, 2015
Budenz Named Humanitarian of Year by American Glaucoma Society
After receiving recognition from American Academy of Ophthalmology in late 2014, UNC Eye Chairman receives Humanitarian of the Year award from another prestigious professional organization.
January 12, 2015
What is an Ophthalmologist?
Ophthalmologists, Optometrists, and Opticians all play a significant role in providing eye care to patients. Learn the difference between each role in this informative video produced by the American Academy of Ophthalmology (AAO).
November 26, 2014
Winter 2015 UNC Eye Newsletter Available Online
The Winter 2015 UNC Eye Newsletter discusses our new Campaign Advisory Board, introduces six new clinical faculty members and one new scientific research faculty member, announces two exciting new expansions, and focuses on our new Ocular Oncology team, among other topics.
October 16, 2014
Budenz Receives Outstanding Humanitarian Award
Donald L. Budenz, MD, MPH, Chairman of the UNC Department of Ophthalmology, was recently announced as the recipient of an outstanding humanitarian award from one of the field’s most prestigious professional organizations.
June 17, 2014
Cohen, Second Year Residents Participate in 10th Annual Harvard Medical School Cataract Course
Alumni support helps fund key step in surgical education of second year UNC Eye residents.
June 5, 2014
Top 10 Tips for Eye Health
Here are the top 10 tips to preserve your vision, according to the American Academy of Ophthalmology
January 27, 2014
Steven Gray, Ph.D. featured in ‘Nature’ Science Journal article
Sylvester and Gabriel Miniter standing at a mosque in Egypt As both a grateful patient and an international businessman, Sylvester F Miniter III has much personal experience and wisdom to share, and we at UNC Ophthalmology wanted to listen. On …
October 25, 2013
AAO & FDA Warn About the Risks of Wearing Costume Contact Lenses for Halloween Improperly or Without a Prespription
Recent announcements by the Food & Drug Administration and American Academy of Ophthalmology advise that wearing the popular costume accessories without a prescription can lead to serious eye and injuries and permanent vision loss.
October 16, 2013
David Eifrig, MD, first chair of Ophthalmology, has died
Dr. Eifrig was the first Chairman of UNC Department of Ophthalmology, serving from 1977 - 2000. He passed away peacefully on October 9, 2013.
August 21, 2013
UNC Kittner Eye Center Has Relocated!
New Address: UNC Kittner at Carolina Crossing; 2226 Nelson Highway, Suite 200; Chapel Hill, NC 27517.
August 1, 2013
UNC Eye Care Center Relocating August 21st
New Address: 2226 Nelson Highway, Suite 200; Chapel Hill, NC 27517.