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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.

Summer 2013 UNC Eye Newsletter Available Online

July 16, 2013
UNC Eye announces the planned opening on August 21st, 2013 of the new UNC Eye Care Center in our latest Newsletter.

Omega-3 fatty acids provide no benefit in slowing age-related macular degeneration

May 13, 2013
Taking omega-3 fatty acid supplements does not slow the progression of age-related macular degeneration, a newly published study finds. However, some people may benefit from taking lutein and zeaxanthin.

April is Sports Eye Safety Month

April 1, 2013
The American Academy of Ophthalmology has designated April as Sports Eye Safety Month

Living with Low Vision Resource Guide

March 14, 2013
UNC Eye has published a resource guide for those who are living with low vision.

2013 UNC Eye Symposium CME Event

February 14, 2013
April 13, 2013 7:30am – 5:30pm Paul J. Rizzo Conference Center 150 DuBose House Lane Chapel Hill, NC 27517 919-913-2098 Featured Speakers: John G. Clarkson, MD – Keynote Speaker American Board of Ophthalmology University of Miami Miller School of Medicine Bascom Palmer Eye Institute Eduardo Alfonso, MD University of Miami...

Chavala Leads Groundbreaking Study to Detect Age-Related Macular Degeneration (ARMD) Progression

January 24, 2013
UNC Eye MD Dr. Sai Chavala led a new study that is the basis for a promising new blood test to detect ARMD

Chavala Leads Groundbreaking Study to Detect Age-Related Macular Degeneration (ARMD) Progression

January 24, 2013
UNC Eye MD Dr. Sai Chavala led a new study that is the basis for a promising new blood test to detect ARMD