Dr. Avital Okrent
Overview
As a neuro-ophthalmologist and oculofacial plastic surgeon, I am devoted to caring for patients with complex conditions that affect the eyes, eyelids, and the visual pathways connecting the eyes to the brain. My clinical focus includes treating disorders such as brain-related visual disturbances, cranial nerve dysfunction, benign eyelid tumors, and orbital diseases. I also specialize in eyelid and facial reconstructive surgery, including procedures like blepharoplasty and ptosis repair. My goal is to provide comprehensive care to patients suffering from neurological and orbital diseases affecting their vision and improving quality of life. I love working at Duke because of the multidisciplinary work and collaborations with outstanding colleagues to coordinate care for the most complex problems. I also enjoy spending time with family, travel, and the arts.
Dr. Okrent is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Neuroretinitis. Her top areas of expertise are Papilledema, Cat Scratch Disease, Neuroretinitis, and Increased Intracranial Pressure.
Her clinical research consists of co-authoring 6 peer reviewed articles. MediFind looks at clinical research from the past 15 years. In particular, she has co-authored 1 article in the study of Neuroretinitis.
Insurance
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Locations
2351 Erwin Rd, Durham, NC 27705
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.
Duke Eye Center
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 Elite provider by MediFind in the treatment of Neuroretinitis. His top areas of expertise are Age-Related Macular Degeneration (ARMD), Late-Onset Retinal Degeneration, Geographic Atrophy, Vitrectomy, and Trabeculectomy.
Retina Associates, PLLC
Rebecca Manning is an Ophthalmologist in Raleigh, North Carolina. Dr. Manning is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Neuroretinitis. Her top areas of expertise are Birdshot Chorioretinopathy, Neuroretinitis, Late-Onset Retinal Degeneration, and Age-Related Macular Degeneration (ARMD). Dr. Manning is currently accepting new patients.
Carolina Eye Associates PA
Paula Pecen is an Ophthalmologist in Greensboro, North Carolina. Dr. Pecen is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Neuroretinitis. Her top areas of expertise are Uveitis, Age-Related Macular Degeneration (ARMD), Late-Onset Retinal Degeneration, Vitrectomy, and Trabeculectomy. Dr. Pecen is currently accepting new patients.
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.
Learn more about MediFind’s expert tiers
- Advanced
- PapilledemaDr. Okrent isAdvanced. Learn about Papilledema.
- Experienced
- Cat Scratch DiseaseDr. Okrent isExperienced. Learn about Cat Scratch Disease.
- Increased Intracranial PressureDr. Okrent isExperienced. Learn about Increased Intracranial Pressure.
- NeuroretinitisDr. Okrent isExperienced. Learn about Neuroretinitis.