Alan N. Carlson
Distinguished in Hereditary Keratitis

Dr. Alan N. Carlson

Hematology | Ophthalmology | Obstetrics and Gynecology
Duke Health
Duke Eye Center
2351 Erwin Rd, 
Durham, NC 
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Distinguished in Hereditary Keratitis
Duke Health
Duke Eye Center
2351 Erwin Rd, 
Durham, NC 
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Overview

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 Hereditary Keratitis. His top areas of expertise are Fuchs Dystrophy, Macular Corneal Dystrophy Type 1, Corneal Dystrophy and Perceptive Deafness, Corneal Transplant, and Vitrectomy.

His clinical research consists of co-authoring 14 peer reviewed articles. MediFind looks at clinical research from the past 15 years.

Specialties
Hematology
Ophthalmology
Obstetrics and Gynecology
Licenses
Internal Medicine in NC
Board Certifications
American Board Of Ophthalmology, Ophthalmology
Fellowships
Corneal and Refractive Surgery, Cullen Eye Institute, Baylor College of Medicine, Corneal and Refractive Surgery, Duke Eye Center
Hospital Affiliations
Duke University Hospital
Languages Spoken
English
Gender
Male

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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.

14 Total Publications

In Vivo Confocal Microscopy Evaluation of Microbial Keratitis.
In Vivo Confocal Microscopy Evaluation of Microbial Keratitis.
Journal: JAMA ophthalmology
Published: August 26, 2021
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