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Dr. Alice Zhang presented a lecture entitled “Preserving Vision with Macular Degeneration” to an eager audience at The Cedars Retirement Community in early October.

October 9, 2018

Dr. Matt Hirsch of UNC Ophthalmology and members of his lab published “Serotype survey of AAV gene delivery via subconjunctival injection in mice” in the September issue of Gene Therapy. Their article and a related photo made the cover of this prestigious international journal.

October 4, 2018

UNC Ophthalmology congratulates Dr. Liujiang Song, the recipient of the Pfizer-NC Biotech Distinguished Postdoctoral Fellowship in Gene Therapy announced on October 1, 2018. Her proposal, Exploration of a Minimally Invasive, Safe, and Efficient AAV Delivery Technique for Ocular Gene Therapy, was chosen for funding through a competitive process.

October 2, 2018

UNC Ophthalmology Welcomes Michael Mendsen, O.D., to the Kittner Eye Center. To Make an Appointment With Dr. Mendsen, Call 984-974-2020.

September 20, 2018

UNC Kittner Eye Center welcomes David L. Guyton, M.D., Wilmer Eye Institute, Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine, for Optics & Pediatrics Grand Rounds on Saturday, October 20th, 2018. Click here for more information.

September 20, 2018

Partners in Eye Health Education Series: “Ocular Mucous Membrane Pemphigoid and its Masqueraders” Julie B. Skaggs, MD October 17, 2018 Devil’s Ridge Conference Center

September 7, 2018

UNC Ophthalmology Welcomes Neuro-Ophthalmologist Kevin Sitko, M.D., to the Kittner Eye Center. To Make an Appointment with Dr. Sitko, call 984-974-2020.

September 6, 2018

Dr. Ken Cohen was a featured speaker at the 9th Annual Phacoemulsification Training Course for Ophthalmology Residents at Northwestern Medicine in Chicago.

September 6, 2018

UNC Eye Welcomes Joshua Hardin, M.D., to the Kittner Eye Center. To make an appointment with Dr. Hardin, call 984-974-2020.

August 22, 2018

Start the school year with new glasses. The UNC Optical Shop has a wide selection of eyeglasses for children at affordable prices. Visit us Monday through Friday, 9am to 5pm.

August 8, 2018