Dr. Sharon Fekrat
Overview
Vision is so intricately related to one's quality of life. Many patients who come to the Duke Eye Center are concerned that they could be going blind, but they rarely ask that question directly. It is important that my patients clearly understand their eye disease process, the risks, benefits and all treatment options so that we can make joint decisions. I try to reassure, when possible, and share the positives, such as 'their eye condition may only affect one eye' or that 'it is possible to improve their vision or prevent further visual loss'. We also discuss how other health problems or lifestyle decisions can affect their visual health. When someone has a vision threatening condition, it is my goal to ensure that they know that, as their physician, I will advise them and guide them through their treatment and the often complicated medical system. I enjoy what I do every day as part of the Duke Health family!.
Dr. Fekrat is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Glaucoma. Her top areas of expertise are Retinal Vein Occlusion, Endophthalmitis, Age-Related Macular Degeneration (ARMD), Vitrectomy, and Cataract Removal.
Her clinical research consists of co-authoring 138 peer reviewed articles and participating in 3 clinical trials. MediFind looks at clinical research from the past 15 years. In particular, she has co-authored 12 articles and participated in 1 clinical trial in the study of Glaucoma.
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Locations
2351 Erwin Rd, Durham, NC 27705
Additional Areas of Focus
Dr. Fekrat 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.
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.
3 Clinical Trials
Duke Eye Center
Pratap Challa is an Ophthalmologist in Durham, North Carolina. Dr. Challa has been practicing medicine for over 32 years and is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Glaucoma. His top areas of expertise are Glaucoma, Ocular Hypertension (OHT), Pigment-Dispersion Syndrome, Iridectomy, and Cataract Removal.
University Of North Carolina At Chapel Hill
Donald Budenz is an Ophthalmologist in Hillsborough, North Carolina. Dr. Budenz is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Glaucoma. His top areas of expertise are Glaucoma, Ocular Hypertension (OHT), Pigment-Dispersion Syndrome, Trabeculectomy, and Vitrectomy. Dr. Budenz is currently accepting new patients.
Duke Eye Center
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.
Areas of Expertise
MediFind evaluates expertise by pulling from factors such as number of articles a doctor has published in medical journals, participation in clinical trials, speaking at industry conferences, prescribing and referral patterns, and strength of connections with other experts in their field.
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- Elite
- Retinal Vein OcclusionDr. Fekrat isElite. Learn about Retinal Vein Occlusion.
- Distinguished
- Age-Related Macular Degeneration (ARMD)Dr. Fekrat isDistinguished. Learn about Age-Related Macular Degeneration (ARMD).
- Central Serous ChorioretinopathyDr. Fekrat isDistinguished. Learn about Central Serous Chorioretinopathy.
- EndophthalmitisDr. Fekrat isDistinguished. Learn about Endophthalmitis.
- Late-Onset Retinal DegenerationDr. Fekrat isDistinguished. Learn about Late-Onset Retinal Degeneration.
- VitrectomyDr. Fekrat isDistinguished. Learn about Vitrectomy.
- Advanced
- CataractDr. Fekrat isAdvanced. Learn about Cataract.
- Cataract RemovalDr. Fekrat isAdvanced. Learn about Cataract Removal.
- Diabetic RetinopathyDr. Fekrat isAdvanced. Learn about Diabetic Retinopathy.
- GlaucomaDr. Fekrat isAdvanced. Learn about Glaucoma.
- Ocular Hypertension (OHT)Dr. Fekrat isAdvanced. Learn about Ocular Hypertension (OHT).
- Pigment-Dispersion SyndromeDr. Fekrat isAdvanced. Learn about Pigment-Dispersion Syndrome.
- Experienced
- Adult-Onset Vitelliform Macular Dystrophy (AVMD)
- AmblyopiaDr. Fekrat isExperienced. Learn about Amblyopia.
- Choroid Plexus CarcinomaDr. Fekrat isExperienced. Learn about Choroid Plexus Carcinoma.
- Cone DystrophyDr. Fekrat isExperienced. Learn about Cone Dystrophy.
- Cone Rod Dystrophy Amelogenesis Imperfecta
- Cone-Rod DystrophyDr. Fekrat isExperienced. Learn about Cone-Rod Dystrophy.