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\nUNC Ophthalmology faculty and staff provide premier eye care to North Carolinians and others whom we serve at six UNC Health outpatient locations<\/a>. For over 60 years, we have developed and maintained a strong tradition of reaching underserved populations Consistent with the Patient Care element of our Values.<\/p>\n

Excellence in education and research enhances delivering the highest quality eye care in an environment that is exceptionally welcoming, collegial and supportive both for those receiving and those providing the care.<\/p>\n

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Our Clinical Specialties<\/strong><\/h4>\n
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\nComprehensive Eye Care<\/a><\/span><\/strong><\/div>\n
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\nContact Lens<\/a><\/span><\/strong><\/div>\n
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\nCorneal Disease<\/a><\/span><\/strong><\/div>\n

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\nGlaucoma<\/a><\/strong><\/span><\/div>\n
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\n<\/strong>Cataract<\/a><\/span><\/strong><\/div>\n
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\nDry Eye & Ocular Surface Disease<\/a><\/span><\/strong><\/div>\n

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\nNeuro-Ophthalmology<\/a><\/span><\/strong><\/div>\n
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\nOcular Oncology<\/a><\/span><\/strong><\/div>\n
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\nOculofacial Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery<\/a><\/span><\/strong><\/div>\n

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\nPediatric Ophthalmology<\/a>
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\nRetina & Uveitis \/
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