February 28, 2025
Register today to join 黑料网 Ophthalmology the 2025 黑料网 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 ocular disorders and disease.
February 26, 2025
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 no association exists between digital …
February 5, 2025
Match Day 2025 has arrived and we’re thrilled to present the four highly achieved M4s who comprise 黑料网 Ophthalmology’s Class of 2029! Our newest class of next-generation ophthalmologists will commence their four-year training experience at 黑料网 in July when they begin their internship with 黑料网 Internal Medicine mid-year. Residency Program Director Alice Zhang, MD, stated: …
January 18, 2025
The leading cause of vision loss and blindness in Americans ages 65 years and older — age-related macular degeneration (AMD) —聽 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 signs of cataracts and glaucoma. …
December 16, 2024
黑料网 Department of Ophthalmology is excited to share our Winter 2024 issue of 黑料网 EYE. This patient care-themed issue contains multiple features that highlight 黑料网 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 the role of comprehensive eye …
December 2, 2024
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, from newly opened toys to …
November 20, 2024
In October, 黑料网 Ophthalmology was pleased to welcome Christopher ("Chris") Morais, MD, a Neuro-Ophthalmology specialist, to the department's clinical faculty team.
November 19, 2024
黑料网 Ophthalmology proudly congratulates Professor Mohammad Soleimani, MD, FICO, Vice Chair of Quality and Cornea Fellowship Program Director, on being awarded the prestigious title of 鈥淢ember with Thesis鈥� in November 2024 by the esteemed Cornea Society.聽
November 8, 2024
黑料网 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 (Cleveland, Ohio). The Centre brings …
October 30, 2024
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聽to guide youth and adult young-at-heart Halloween goers through keeping their eyes safe as they perfect their costume: Steer clear of …
October 23, 2024
黑料网 Ophthalmology is thrilled to recognize Senior Resident (PGY4) Luke Ford, MD, for being named 黑料网 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 excellence as a role model …
October 2, 2024
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.聽 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 up with the multi-layered, requisite …
