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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...

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...