Nicola M. Kim
Experienced in Glaucoma

Dr. Nicola M. Kim

Ophthalmology
Duke Health
Duke Eye Center
2351 Erwin Rd, 
Durham, NC 
Accepting New Patients
Offers Telehealth

Experienced in Glaucoma
Duke Health
Duke Eye Center
2351 Erwin Rd, 
Durham, NC 
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Overview

With over 15 years of experience as a general ophthalmologist, I have extensive expertise in management of a variety of straightforward and complex eye diseases. In particular, I am noted for cataract surgery, and enjoy maximizing outcomes in all, even complex cases. I am known by my patients as a highly caring physician who gives individual attention, and understand my patient's eye problems in relation to their overall health and wellness.

Dr. Kim is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Glaucoma. Her top areas of expertise are Cataract, Retinochoroidal Coloboma, Uveitis, and Glaucoma.

Her clinical research consists of co-authoring 1 peer reviewed article. MediFind looks at clinical research from the past 15 years.

Specialties
Ophthalmology
Licenses
Ophthalmology in AR
Board Certifications
American Board Of Ophthalmology, Ophthalmology
Hospital Affiliations
Duke University Hospital
Languages Spoken
English
Gender
Female

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Locations

Duke Eye Center
2351 Erwin Rd, Durham, NC 27705
Call: 919-681-3937

Clinical Research

Clinical research consists of overseeing clinical studies of patients undergoing new treatments and therapies, and publishing articles in peer reviewed medical journals. Providers who actively participate in clinical research are generally at the forefront of the fields and aware of the most up-to-date advances in treatments for their patients.


1 Total Publications

Ocular Findings and Visual Function in Children Examined during the Zika Health Brigade in the US Virgin Islands, March 2018.
Ocular Findings and Visual Function in Children Examined during the Zika Health Brigade in the US Virgin Islands, March 2018.
Journal: Tropical medicine and infectious disease
Published: March 23, 2021
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I feel very privileged to take care of patients at the Duke Eye Center. I believe that everyone deserves state-of-the art and compassionate eye care and strive to provide both to my patients. I particularly enjoy working with my patients to develop the plan of care that is tailored to their needs. Many of my patients have glaucoma or are at risk for glaucoma, although I also take care of people with general eye conditions such as cataract. My research focuses on helping patients with glaucoma self-manage their disease by improving patient educational materials, studying communication between patients and doctors, and developing a novel eyedrop bottle that helps patients instill their eyedrops correctly. My North Carolina roots run deep- originally from Charlotte, I am fortunate to have been educated both at UNC and Duke, my husband works at Duke and my three daughters were born in Duke Hospital. Dr. Muir is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Glaucoma. Her top areas of expertise are Glaucoma, Ocular Hypertension (OHT), Pigment-Dispersion Syndrome, Trabeculectomy, and Corneal Transplant.

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