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.

November 13, 2020

Drs. Liujiang Song and Matt Hirsch were recently on the cover of Human Gene Therapy for their article on Risk of AAV Mobilization in Gene Therapy.

November 13, 2020

Click here to read the press release. Risk of AAV Mobilization in Gene Therapy

Terete Borras has been named to the National Advisory Eye Council as an Elected Member June 2020-June 2023 One of 12 national members invited by Francis Collins, Director of the NIH

November 3, 2020

Dr. Kai Wang, a member of the Han Lab at UNC Ophthalmology, had his article published in Nature Cancer. Click here to read more.

October 20, 2020

GD2-specific CAR T cells encapsulated in an injectable hydrogel control retinoblastoma and preserve vision.

UNC Ophthalmology welcomes pediatric eye disease and adult strabismus specialist Dr. Michelle Go to its practices at Kittner Eye Center and Holly Springs. To make an appointment for your child to see Dr. Go, call 984-974-2020.

July 27, 2020

UNC Ophthalmology and the Kittner Eye Center have again been named Best of Chapel Hill in an annual readers’ survey.

July 24, 2020

Protect Your Eyes From Sun Damage! Polarized Sunglasses with 100% UV Protection Are Available at the UNC Optical Shop. We Can Fill Your Prescription!

July 20, 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.

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