Knight recognized by American Glaucoma Society
April 22, 2015
UNC Eye faculty member O'Rese Knight, MD was recognized by the American Glaucoma Society (AGS) with their Young Clinician Scientist Award.
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Budenz Named Humanitarian of Year by American Glaucoma Society
March 6, 2015
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.
What is an Ophthalmologist?
January 12, 2015
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).
Winter 2015 UNC Eye Newsletter Available Online
November 26, 2014
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.
Budenz Receives Outstanding Humanitarian Award
October 16, 2014
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.
Cohen, Second Year Residents Participate in 10th Annual Harvard Medical School Cataract Course
June 17, 2014
Alumni support helps fund key step in surgical education of second year UNC Eye residents.
Top 10 Tips for Eye Health
June 5, 2014
Here are the top 10 tips to preserve your vision, according to the American Academy of Ophthalmology
Steven Gray, Ph.D. featured in ‘Nature’ Science Journal article
January 27, 2014
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 … Continued
AAO & FDA Warn About the Risks of Wearing Costume Contact Lenses for Halloween Improperly or Without a Prespription
October 25, 2013
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.
David Eifrig, MD, first chair of Ophthalmology, has died
October 16, 2013
Dr. Eifrig was the first Chairman of UNC Department of Ophthalmology, serving from 1977 - 2000. He passed away peacefully on October 9, 2013.
UNC Kittner Eye Center Has Relocated!
August 21, 2013
New Address: UNC Kittner at Carolina Crossing; 2226 Nelson Highway, Suite 200; Chapel Hill, NC 27517.
UNC Eye Care Center Relocating August 21st
August 1, 2013
New Address: 2226 Nelson Highway, Suite 200; Chapel Hill, NC 27517.