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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;...

Dr. Amy Fowler Accepted to AOE

April 11, 2012
We would like to announce that our own Dr. Amy Fowler has been accepted to Academy of Educators (AOE). The UNC-Chapel Hill School of Medicine AOE was founded in October 2006 as a part of the School’s strategic plan to enhance research and scholarship towards excellence in teaching.

3 UNC Ophthalmologists Rated in the Top 1 Percent Nationaly

April 4, 2012
Dr. Donald Budenz, Dr. Jonathan Dutton and Dr. Travis Meredith of the UNC Department of Ophthalmology have been rated by US News and Castle Connolly’s estimation to be in the top 1 percent of all doctors in the nation in their specialities for 2012.

Sylvester Miniter III: An Eye for Progress and Excellence

March 22, 2012
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