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  Every spring, outpatient clinic team members are celebrated across UNC Health during Outpatient Teammate Appreciation Week. In mid-May, UNC Ophthalmology clinical teammates enjoyed comradery at UNC Kittner Eye Center with activities organized by the clinic, as well as events hosted by UNC Health: Monday, May 12th: Carolina Blue Day...

The 2025 Annual Meeting of the American Society of Cataract and Refractive Surgery (ASCRS), held in Los Angeles, CA, in late April, brought together leading experts to discuss the latest advancements in anterior segment surgery and vision science. UNC Ophthalmology was prominently represented by Dr. Mohammad Soleimani, Professor of Ophthalmology...

If you're like most American adults surveyed on eye health, you're likely to believe any indicators of eye disease appear as noticeable changes in one's vision.

On Saturday, April 12th, UNC Ophthalmology faculty, trainees and ophthalmic techs joined eye care professionals from across the Southeast and beyond at the daylong 2025 UNC EYE Symposium in Chapel Hill, NC.

In late March, UNC-NCSU ocular research collaborators teamed up to participate in the Raleigh Run for Rare, an annual fundraising 5K that supports research and promotes awareness of Mucopolysaccharidosis (MPS).

The American Academy of Ophthalmology (AAO) has designated April as Sports Eye Safety Month!

Every year, the eye specialist community celebrates World Optometry Day on March 23rd to recognize the vital role of optometrists in expanding and reinforcing the reach of comprehensive eye care across the globe. This year, the World Optometry Council has designated “Eyes to the Future: Optometry Improving Global Wellness” as...

A cross-disciplinary UNC-North Carolina State University (NCSU) team with collaborative ties in developing ocular drug delivery systems has recently discovered a genetically engineered pathway to reduce corneal blindness via decreasing rejection of high-risk corneal transplantation (CT).

Register today to join UNC Ophthalmology the 2025 UNC Eye Symposium on Saturday, April 12th, 2025, at the William & Ida Friday Center for Continuing Education! This annual conference updates Ophthalmologists, Optometrists, Ophthalmic Technicians, and Photographers on the latest evidence-based diagnostic and medical/surgical approaches to comprehensive eye care and treating...

Five years past the outset of the pandemic, working remotely has become the norm for millions of Americans who work part- or full-time in their homes. As a result, remote and desk job office workers alike deal increasingly with digital eye strain from extended periods in front of screens. Though...

Match Day 2025 has arrived and we’re thrilled to present the four highly achieved M4s who comprise UNC Ophthalmology’s Class of 2029! Our newest class of next-generation ophthalmologists will commence their four-year training experience at UNC in July when they begin their internship with UNC Internal Medicine mid-year. Residency Program...

The leading cause of vision loss and blindness in Americans ages 65 years and older — age-related macular degeneration (AMD) —  is frequently overshadowed by two leading causes of blindness — cataract and glaucoma — that affect all age groups worldwide. Elderly adults routinely narrow their focus to watch for...