June 23, 2025
The Arthur C. Chandler Jr., MD Teaching Award is one of the highest honors bestowed upon UNC Department of Ophthalmology faculty over the course of the academic year. Presented at the annual graduation banquet, this award celebrates a faculty member whose extraordinary dedication to resident education, mentorship, and academic leadership exemplifies exceptional teaching in academic …
June 2, 2025
UNC Ophthalmology joins the American Academy of Ophthalmology (AAO) in spotlighting June as June is Cataracts Awareness Month! In June, the eye professionals community emphasizes awareness of 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 …
October 30, 2024
From face makeup to colored contacts, Halloween costume accessories can pose serious risk of infection to the eyes. This month, the American Academy of Ophthalmology offers a list of Halloween Eye Safety Tips & Prevention to guide youth and adult young-at-heart Halloween goers through keeping their eyes safe as they perfect their costume: Steer clear of …
May 31, 2024
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 …
March 4, 2024
In late February 2024, UNC Ophthalmology residents faced off against their Wake Forest University and Duke University peers in the second annual Tri-Residency Glaucoma Cup Quiz Bowl. Taking home the trophy for best case presentations, “Team UNC” pulled off their first Glaucoma Cup win in this year’s event (hosted by Duke University) through presenting …
July 5, 2022
July ushers in the hottest, sunniest weeks of the year (in the northern hemisphere) and marks a point mid-summer when UV-blocking practices should be in place to shield one’s eyes from the sun’s harmful rays. The American Academy of Ophthalmology (AAO) has designated July as UV Safety Month and has outlined UV-blocking practices to protect …
June 22, 2022
Each year, three-quarters of fireworks injuries treated in emergency rooms occur between mid-June and mid-July. Fireworks are advertised like toys around the Fourth of July, and many consumers do not realize that severe eye injuries can result from the combination of force, heat and chemicals in these explosives. UNC Department of Ophthalmology highly recommends enjoying …
July 26, 2019
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