Elite in Age-Related Macular Degeneration (ARMD)

Dr. Eleonora M. Lad

Ophthalmology
Duke Health
Duke Eye Center Arringdon
5601 Arringdon Park Dr, 
Morrisville, NC 
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Elite in Age-Related Macular Degeneration (ARMD)
Duke Health
Duke Eye Center Arringdon
5601 Arringdon Park Dr, 
Morrisville, NC 
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Overview

I am a clinician-scientist and retinal ophthalmologist with the primary goal of developing novel ways to diagnose and treat age-related macular degeneration (AMD). I am involved in clinical trials, including the study of innovative therapies related to macular diseases. I also specialize in treating patients with diabetic retinopathy and retinal vascular diseases. I am committed to providing the highest level of evidence-based patient care. I was awarded the Clinical Scientist Development Award from the National Eye Institute, and I received the Heed Foundation award. I am a member of the American Academy of Ophthalmology, Association for Research in Vision and Ophthalmology, Society of Heed Fellows, Society for Neuroscience and American Society for Neural Therapy and Repair.

Dr. Lad is rated as an Elite provider by MediFind in the treatment of Age-Related Macular Degeneration (ARMD). Her top areas of expertise are Geographic Atrophy, Age-Related Macular Degeneration (ARMD), Late-Onset Retinal Degeneration, and Central Serous Chorioretinopathy.

Her clinical research consists of co-authoring 86 peer reviewed articles. MediFind looks at clinical research from the past 15 years. In particular, she has co-authored 52 articles in the study of Age-Related Macular Degeneration (ARMD).

Specialties
Ophthalmology
Board Certifications
American Board Of Ophthalmology, Ophthalmology
Fellowships
Medical Retina, Duke University Eye Center
Hospital Affiliations
Duke University Hospital
Languages Spoken
English
Romanian
Gender
Female

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Locations

Duke Eye Center Arringdon
5601 Arringdon Park Dr, Morrisville, NC 27560

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.


86 Total Publications

Parsing the Heterogeneity of Geographic Atrophy.
Parsing the Heterogeneity of Geographic Atrophy.
Journal: JAMA ophthalmology
Published: November 06, 2025
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Duke Eye Center

2351 Erwin Rd, 
Durham, NC 
 (12.1 miles away)
919-681-3937
Languages Spoken:
English
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Accepting New Patients
Offers Telehealth

As a medical retina specialist, I am passionate about providing state-of-the-art care to patients with age-related macular degeneration, diabetic retinopathy, retinal vein occlusion, and other macular diseases. I approach each patient as an individual and strive to provide care that addresses his or her unique needs and goals. For each of my patients, I carefully consider exam findings and results of advanced retinal imaging studies and use this information to design a personalized treatment strategy. In my role as a physician, I enjoy most the enduring relationships that I build with patients and their families, and the opportunities that I have to make a lasting positive impact on their lives. In addition to patient care, I maintain an active clinical and laboratory research program. I am actively involved in clinical trials of new treatments for age-related macular degeneration and diabetic retinopathy, and in studies of new imaging technologies for improved diagnosis and monitoring of macular diseases. Outside of work, I enjoy spending time with my wife and children. Dr. Mettu is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Age-Related Macular Degeneration (ARMD). His top areas of expertise are Age-Related Macular Degeneration (ARMD), Late-Onset Retinal Degeneration, Geographic Atrophy, and Diabetic Retinopathy.

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