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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

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.

Dr. Eifrig was the first Chairman of UNC Department of Ophthalmology, serving from 1977 - 2000. He passed away peacefully on October 9, 2013.

New Address: UNC Kittner at Carolina Crossing; 2226 Nelson Highway, Suite 200; Chapel Hill, NC 27517.

New Address: 2226 Nelson Highway, Suite 200; Chapel Hill, NC 27517.

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

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.

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

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

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...

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

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