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UNC Ophthalmology is delighted to welcome Marlee Silverstein, MD, a Pediatric Ophthalmology and Strabismus specialist, to the UNC Eye family. Dr. Silverstein completed her Pediatric Ophthalmology fellowship (2023 – 2024) at Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia, the pediatric eye care hospital affiliated with the University of Pennsylvania’s renowned Scheie Eye Institute (Philadelphia, PA). Dr. Silverstein completed …

Myopia. Many Americans know this eye disorder more commonly as nearsightedness. Myopia is easy to view no more than a condition that individuals either “live with” or resolve with a glasses or contact lens prescription in one visit to an eye specialist. In reality, rates of nearsightedness worldwide are rising faster than in past decades. …

Every August, pediatric clinics push through peak patient volumes of back-to-school well-checks and first-time vision screenings for young children. Pediatricians and other primary care providers (PCPs) evaluating developmental and behavioral milestones rank vision screenings among the most critical for identifying, addressing and preventing emerging conditions from worsening if caught and treated in the early years …

In mid-July, UNC Ophthalmology was pleased to welcome Mohammad Soleimani, MD, FICO, as the department’s new Cornea and External Disease Specialist. Dr. Soleimani completed his Ophthalmology residency (2009) and Cornea Fellowship (2012) at the Farabi Eye Hospital and Tehran University of Medical Science. He subsequently joined faculty (2013) at the hospital and became Medical Director …

In the Chapel Hill Magazine 2024 annual reader’s survey, UNC Kittner Eye Center has yet again been named among only four ophthalmology/optometry practices within the Chapel Hill / Orange County (Carrboro & Hillsborough) area as the “Best of Chapel Hill.” Year after year, readers who value the top-tier patient care delivered by UNC Ophthalmology’s highly …

July ushers in the hottest, sunniest weeks of the year in the northern hemisphere. By mid-year, adults and youth who spend extended periods outdoors should be well aware of preventive practices to shield the eyes from UV solar radiation that can damage ocular surface tissues, as well as the cornea and lens. To emphasize the …

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Between Memorial Day and July 4th, fireworks are a celebratory marker of a memorable backyard BBQ or block party. When consumer pyrotechnics used irresponsibly at a homegrown summer holiday celebration cause serious bodily injuries, an irreversible, blinding incident can commonly be the unfortunate occurrence. According to the most recent U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission fireworks …

On June 20th, UNC Ophthalmology joins the American Association of Ophthalmology (AAO) in recognizing a lesser-known ocular condition on Nystagmus Awareness Day. Nystagmus causes the eyes to make rapid, repetitive, and uncontrolled movements and usually happens in both eyes. Every year, Nystagmus Awareness Day raises awareness of a ophthalmic disorder that affects millions of people …

On Saturday, June 15th, UNC Department of Ophthalmology hosted its yearly two-event tradition, showcasing scholarly excellence at the 2024 UNC Eye Research Day and celebrating graduating residents and fellows at the Department’s end-of-year banquet. At UNC Eye Research Day, the Department’s twelve 2023-2024 residents presented faculty-mentored projects focused on population health, quality assurance and …

Once a month, the UNC Eye Research Seminar Series hosts a round table opportunity for members of the Carolina Eye Research Institute (CERI)’s four labs, CERI-affiliated study collaborators and other UNC researchers to come together and discuss the latest translational applications and therapeutic approaches to treating ocular disease and worsening vision. At each seminar, podium …

June is Cataracts Awareness Month. UNC Ophthalmology joins the American Academy of Ophthalmology (AAO) this month in spotlighting an ocular disease that affects 25 million Americans of advancing age. UNC Assistant Professor of Ophthalmology Rodolfo Bonatti, MD, is a specialist in medical and procedural treatment of cataracts. Dr. Bonatti offers his expertise as a guide …

In March 2024, Biological Research Information Center (BRIC), an online hub of publications by Korean translational scientists, interviewed Carolina Eye Research Institute (CERI) post-doc research associate and Han lab member Yong-Su Kwon, PhD. Via its “Notable Korean Scientists” webcast, BRIC introduces promising, early-career Korean scientists who have published in high-impact journals to peers in the …

Category: News

UNC Ophthalmology Welcomes Pediatric Ophthalmologist Dr. Marlee Silverstein

Myopia: A Common Eye Disorder, Critical to Control in Early Life

August Is Children’s Eye Health and Safety Month!

Welcoming Our New Cornea Specialist, Dr. Mohammad Soleimani

UNC Kittner Eye Center Again Voted “Best of Chapel Hill” in Ophthalmologist/Optometry Care!

July is UV Eye Safety Month!

Summertime Fireworks: The Blinding Truth

Nystagmus: A Lesser-Known Eye Disorder Compromising Vision & Quality of Life

2024 Graduation: Celebrating Scholarly Excellence & Readiness for Practice

UNC Eye Research Seminar Series: Fostering Inter-Disciplinary Community & Learning

June is Cataracts Awareness Month!

Yong-Su Kwon: “Notable Korean Scientists” Webcast Spotlights Promising Carolina Eye Research Institute Post-Doc’s Scholarly Path