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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.

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).

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.

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.

Alumni support helps fund key step in surgical education of second year UNC Eye residents.

Here are the top 10 tips to preserve your vision, according to the American Academy of Ophthalmology

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.