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 a Distinguished 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.

My clinical practice focuses on the surgical treatment of patients who have cataracts, corneal problems, and those who are looking to get out of their contacts and/or glasses. I’m a professor of ophthalmology and the division chief for cornea and refractive surgery. I find my work extremely rewarding. It’s a special experience and privilege to help give patients their vision back. I grew up studying classical piano, which has interestingly been a positive factor in developing my manual dexterity for both hands. I enjoy music in general and DJ for our ophthalmology meetings across the country and the world. Dr. Kim is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Fuchs Dystrophy. His top areas of expertise are Cataract, Fuchs Dystrophy, Macular Corneal Dystrophy Type 1, Cataract Removal, and Corneal Transplant.

Esen Akpek is an Allergy and Immunologist in Durham, North Carolina. Dr. Akpek has been practicing medicine for over 34 years and is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Fuchs Dystrophy. Her top areas of expertise are Dry Eye Syndrome, Sjogren Syndrome, Interstitial Keratitis, Corneal Transplant, and Vitrectomy.

I am a clinician dedicated to helping children and adults preserve and restore their vision. I perform a wide variety of procedures including cataract surgery, cornea transplants and Lasik surgery. I also see a large number of patients with ocular surface disease, ranging from dry eye to limbal stem cell disease. At Duke, we are able to offer new technologies and unique surgeries for these conditions. I truly love what I do and the relationships I build with my patients. When I am not busy at work, I am home spending time with my two children or trying to sneak in a long run. Dr. Daluvoy is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Fuchs Dystrophy. Her top areas of expertise are Cicatricial Pemphigoid, Pterygium, Interstitial Keratitis, Corneal Transplant, and Vitrectomy.

I’m a retina specialist who takes care of patients who have problems with the back of the eye. When a patient comes to see me, I like getting to know them and their history, so that I can tailor their treatment. My patients come from a variety of different backgrounds, so I find that I often learn as much from them as they do from me. Everybody has a different story and I very much like to learn about the patients to whom I provide care. Duke is a great place at which to work and from which to seek treatment because it’s a very collaborative institution. Everyone works together to do what’s best for the patient. Outside of work, I like to spend as much time as possible with my family. I also enjoy cooking, playing sports and watching sports. Dr. Jaffe is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Fuchs Dystrophy. His top areas of expertise are Age-Related Macular Degeneration (ARMD), Late-Onset Retinal Degeneration, Geographic Atrophy, Vitrectomy, and Trabeculectomy.

Anthony Kuo is an Ophthalmologist in Durham, North Carolina. Dr. Kuo has been practicing medicine for over 23 years and is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Fuchs Dystrophy. His top areas of expertise are Nearsightedness, Cataract, Keratoconus, Corneal Transplant, and Trabeculectomy.

I am a native of Ohio but a Blue Devil since I graduated college from Duke University. I returned to my Buckeye roots for my medical training but was happy to return to North Carolina and join the Duke Eye Center. My practice is a comprehensive ophthalmology practice and I welcome all patients that are looking for thorough, efficient and thoughtful care for acute eye problems and early management of chronic eye diseases. My particular interest is in Cataract surgery and aim to provide my patients with the most up-to-date advancements in the fast-growing field, including premium lens implants and laser-assisted cataract surgery. I understand that eyesight is so highly valued by most of us and therefore I do my best to inform patients of all of their options, whether surgical or medical, and to help patients make the best decision for their eyes. Dr. Horne is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Fuchs Dystrophy. Her top areas of expertise are Cataract, Age-Related Macular Degeneration (ARMD), Late-Onset Retinal Degeneration, and Strabismus.

Michael Fliotsos is an Ophthalmologist in Durham, North Carolina. Dr. Fliotsos is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Fuchs Dystrophy. His top areas of expertise are Cogan-Reese Syndrome, Chandler's Syndrome, Iridocorneal Endothelial Syndrome, Vitrectomy, and Corneal Transplant.

John Howard is an Ophthalmologist in Durham, North Carolina. Dr. Howard has been practicing medicine for over 35 years and is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Fuchs Dystrophy. His top areas of expertise are Meibomianitis, Glaucoma, Cataract, and Dry Eye Syndrome.

My father is a physician. Growing up, I saw the relationships he formed with his patients, and I knew that a career in medicine was something that I wanted to pursue. As a fellowship-trained cornea specialist, I treat cornea disease and perform corneal transplants, including DSEK/DMEK/DALK. I also treat cataracts, corneal disease, dry eyes, and glaucoma and perform laser cataract surgery using the most advanced intraocular lenses and refractive surgery, including LASIK. I enjoy performing surgery as it requires an engineering mindset and allows me to connect my passion for mathematics with my desire to help people see better. During my free time, I enjoy spending time with my family, playing soccer, and playing the violin. Dr. Shaw is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Fuchs Dystrophy. His top areas of expertise are Cataract, Eyelid Bump, Meibomianitis, and Astigmatism.

Jon Brisley is an Ophthalmologist in Chapel Hill, North Carolina. Dr. Brisley is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Fuchs Dystrophy. His top areas of expertise are Glaucoma, Eyelid Bump, Meibomianitis, and Cataract. Dr. Brisley is currently accepting new patients.

Preeya Gupta is an Ophthalmologist in Raleigh, North Carolina. Dr. Gupta is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Fuchs Dystrophy. Her top areas of expertise are Blepharitis, Cataract, Dry Eye Syndrome, Cataract Removal, and Trabeculectomy. Dr. Gupta is currently accepting new patients.

Mark Scroggs is an Ophthalmologist in Chapel Hill, North Carolina. Dr. Scroggs is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Fuchs Dystrophy. His top areas of expertise are Cataract, Glaucoma, Fuchs Dystrophy, and Corneal Dystrophy and Perceptive Deafness. Dr. Scroggs is currently accepting new patients.

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.

Demetrian Dornic is an Ophthalmologist in Cary, North Carolina. Dr. Dornic is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Fuchs Dystrophy. His top areas of expertise are Cataract, Corneal Dystrophy and Perceptive Deafness, Macular Corneal Dystrophy Type 1, and Fuchs Dystrophy. Dr. Dornic is currently accepting new patients.

Kenneth Cohen is an Ophthalmologist in Chapel Hill, North Carolina. Dr. Cohen is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Fuchs Dystrophy. His top areas of expertise are Cataract, Astigmatism, Sjogren Syndrome, Interstitial Keratitis, and Cataract Removal.