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.
News
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
UNC School of Medicine receives $1 million gift from The North Carolina Eye Bank
January 17, 2013
Million dollar gift establishes a multidisciplinary surgical skills lab.
Chatham Hospital opens new surgical clinic
November 1, 2012
A new surgical clinic recently opened in the Medical Office Building at Chatham Hospital. UNC Health Care surgeons will operate in the year-old, nearly 4,000 square foot space. Surgeries will take place once or twice a week for the following specialty areas – ophthalmology; general surgery; ear, nose and throat;...