Kourtney H. Houser
Advanced in Fuchs Dystrophy

Dr. Kourtney H. Houser

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

Advanced in Fuchs Dystrophy
Duke Health
Duke Eye Center
2351 Erwin Rd, 
Durham, NC 
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Overview

My practice focuses on the surgical and medical treatment of cornea, anterior segment, and lens disorders in adults and children. I specialize in corneal transplant surgery, cataract surgery with advanced technology lenses, intraocular lens complications, and refractive surgery such as LASIK and PRK. I am fortunate to work at this wonderful institution and in a field where we have the technology to impact lives daily through improvement and customization of vision. I love forming relationships with patients and offering the newest technologies available. Outside of work, I enjoy teaching residents, fellows, and other ophthalmologists both locally and at national meetings. I also love traveling, spending time outdoors biking or running, trying new restaurants, and spending time with my husband and dog.

Dr. Houser is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Fuchs Dystrophy. Her top areas of expertise are Pterygium, Fuchs Dystrophy, Macular Corneal Dystrophy Type 1, Corneal Transplant, and Vitrectomy.

Her clinical research consists of co-authoring 8 peer reviewed articles and participating in 1 clinical trial. MediFind looks at clinical research from the past 15 years.

Specialties
Ophthalmology
Licenses
Ophthalmology in TX
Board Certifications
American Board Of Ophthalmology, Ophthalmology
Fellowships
Cornea, Cataract, Anterior Segment, and Refractive Fellowship, Baylor College of Medicine (Texas)
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 Clinical Trials

Long-term Suppressive Valacyclovir Treatment for Herpes Zoster Ophthalmicus
Long-term Suppressive Valacyclovir Treatment for Herpes Zoster Ophthalmicus
Enrollment Status: Completed
Publish Date: March 07, 2025
Intervention Type: Drug
Study Phase: Phase 4

8 Total Publications

Bilateral upper lid symblepharon following posterior approach ptosis surgery.
Bilateral upper lid symblepharon following posterior approach ptosis surgery.
Journal: Orbit (Amsterdam, Netherlands)
Published: August 06, 2025
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Duke Eye Center

2351 Erwin Rd, 
Durham, NC 
 (0.1 miles away)
919-681-3937
Languages Spoken:
English
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Accepting New Patients
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I provide medical oversight for comprehensive patients and established cornea patients. Preserving and restoring vision is my passion, and it is a commitment I make to all of my patients. Duke uses the most current technologies and innovations to deliver the latest in care. It gives patients great confidence to know they are being treated by leaders in their field who use a team approach. I came back to Duke in 1996 after earning my medical degree here in 1981. In my spare time, I enjoy playing guitar, reading and traveling. Dr. Carlson is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Fuchs Dystrophy. His top areas of expertise are Fuchs Dystrophy, Macular Corneal Dystrophy Type 1, Corneal Dystrophy and Perceptive Deafness, Corneal Transplant, and Vitrectomy.

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