Durga S. Borkar
Distinguished in Age-Related Macular Degeneration (ARMD)

Dr. Durga S. Borkar

Ophthalmology | General Surgery
Duke Health
Duke Eye Center Of Cary
2000 Regency Pkwy, 
Cary, NC 
Accepting New Patients
Offers Telehealth

Distinguished in Age-Related Macular Degeneration (ARMD)
Duke Health
Duke Eye Center Of Cary
2000 Regency Pkwy, 
Cary, NC 
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Overview

I am a retina specialist, and in this role, I treat patients who have problems with the back of the eye. My practice is focused on injection and laser-based treatment in the clinic, as well as complex surgical cases in the operating room. I treat conditions such as diabetic retinopathy, macular degeneration, retinal vascular occlusion, macular edema, macular holes, epiretinal membranes, vitreomacular traction, secondary intraocular lens placement, and complex retinal detachments, among others. I truly enjoy the science behind treating retinal disease and helping patients optimize their visual potential. Many of the conditions I take care of require ongoing treatment and office visits, and one of my favorite things about my job is getting to know my patients and their families during these visits. In my spare time, I enjoy spending time with my husband, running, and traveling.

Dr. Borkar is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Age-Related Macular Degeneration (ARMD). Her top areas of expertise are Age-Related Macular Degeneration (ARMD), Late-Onset Retinal Degeneration, Retinal Detachment, Cataract Removal, and Vitrectomy.

Her clinical research consists of co-authoring 73 peer reviewed articles. MediFind looks at clinical research from the past 15 years. In particular, she has co-authored 17 articles in the study of Age-Related Macular Degeneration (ARMD).

Specialties
Ophthalmology
General Surgery
Licenses
Ophthalmology in PA
Board Certifications
American Board Of Preventative Medicine, Clinical Informatics
American Board Of Ophthalmology, Ophthalmology
Fellowships
Retina-Vitreous Surgery, Wills Eye Hospital (Pennsylvania)
Hospital Affiliations
Duke University Hospital
Languages Spoken
English
Spanish
Gender
Female

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Locations

Duke Eye Center of Cary
2000 Regency Pkwy, Cary, NC 27518
Call: 919-954-4180
Other Locations
Duke Eye Center Holly Springs
401 Irving Pkwy, Holly Springs, NC 27540
Call: 919-385-5400

Additional Areas of Focus

Dr. Borkar has provided the following conditions as areas of focus. Please note that we may not have enough data to validate their experience in some of these conditions.

Diabetic Retinopathy

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.


73 Total Publications

One-year Real-world Outcomes and Durability With Faricimab in Patients With Diabetic Macular Edema.
One-year Real-world Outcomes and Durability With Faricimab in Patients With Diabetic Macular Edema.
Journal: Ophthalmic surgery, lasers & imaging retina
Published: November 04, 2025
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