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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...

UNC Department of Ophthalmology is excited to share our Winter 2024 issue of UNC EYE. This patient care-themed issue contains multiple features that highlight UNC Ophthalmology’s service to citizens statewide and beyond as the State of North Carolina’s designated provider of quality eye care. In this issue, learn more about...

It’s December and the holiday season has arrived. When year-end merry-making leads adults and youth to engage in careless behavior, the risk of eye injury increases considerably. In a month loaded with gift-giving and celebratory occasions, individuals are at risk of ocular trauma in the path of high-speed, shooting projectiles,...

In October, UNC Ophthalmology was pleased to welcome Christopher ("Chris") Morais, MD, a Neuro-Ophthalmology specialist, to the department's clinical faculty team.

UNC Ophthalmology proudly congratulates Professor Mohammad Soleimani, MD, FICO, Vice Chair of Quality and Cornea Fellowship Program Director, on being awarded the prestigious title of “Member with Thesis” in November 2024 by the esteemed Cornea Society. 

UNC Ophthalmology congratulates Research Assistant Professor Jackie Bower, PhD, for being named one of 10 scientists worldwide to the inaugural class of Oxford-Harrington Rare Disease Centre (OHC) Scholar Award recipients. The OHC is a trans-Atlantic partnership between University of Oxford (Oxford, UK) and the Harrington Discovery Institute at University Hospitals...

From face makeup to colored contacts, Halloween costume accessories can pose serious risk of infection to the eyes. This month, the American Academy of Ophthalmology offers a list of Halloween Eye Safety Tips & Prevention to guide youth and adult young-at-heart Halloween goers through keeping their eyes safe as they perfect...

UNC Ophthalmology is thrilled to recognize Senior Resident (PGY4) Luke Ford, MD, for being named UNC Hospitals Hillsborough (HBH) campus “Surgeon Surgical Star of the Month” by APP staff peers. Each month, HBH campus perioperative and anesthesia care team members select a surgeon on their patient care team who demonstrates...

At large academic medical centers like the University of North Carolina, the spotlight shines on basic and physician scientists who advance translational breakthroughs in improved patient care.  Without learners involved in the work of basic science labs and clinical trials, however, faculty P.I.s would face a near-impossible task in keeping...

The American College of Surgeons (ACS) has honored David Fleischman, MD, MS, FACS, with the highly distinguished "Master Surgical Trainer" designation. Dr. Fleischman is one of only two ophthalmologists across the U.S. to have been awarded this ACS title.

September 23rd to 29th is National Eye Health Week! As Healthy Aging Month wraps up, National Eye Health Week provides a second opportunity in September to reinforce American Association of Ophthalmology (AAO) messaging on good eye health. During National Eye Health Week, take time to review the AAO’s Tips & Prevention page...