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 an Elite provider by MediFind in the treatment of Ocular Hypertension (OHT). Her top areas of expertise are Glaucoma, Ocular Hypertension (OHT), Pigment-Dispersion Syndrome, Trabeculectomy, and Corneal Transplant.

I was born and raised right here in Durham, NC. After attending college at Duke, I ventured north to Boston, where I completed most of my medical training, and was fortunate to meet and marry the love of my life, my husband Neil (also on faculty as a cardiologist here at Duke). I returned to Durham for my Glaucoma fellowship, briefly joined the faculty “across the street” at UNC-Chapel Hill, and then returned “home” to Duke Eye Center in 1995, where I have been on the faculty ever since. Dual fellowship-trained in both Pediatric Ophthalmology and Strabismus as well as in Glaucoma, I have a clinical and research focus on pediatric glaucoma and cataracts, as well as retinopathy of prematurity, but enjoy providing care for myriad pediatric problems of the eyes, including treatment of “grown children” with ocular alignment issues. My modus operandi is very simple – I simply try hard to treat each and every patient the way I would like someone to treat me. It works every time, and I am privileged to be a clinician and educator at Duke Eye Center and in Duke University Health System. Dr. Freedman is rated as an Elite provider by MediFind in the treatment of Ocular Hypertension (OHT). Her top areas of expertise are Retinopathy of Prematurity, Strabismus, Brown Syndrome, Trabeculectomy, and Cataract Removal.

Donald Budenz is an Ophthalmologist in Hillsborough, North Carolina. Dr. Budenz is rated as an Elite provider by MediFind in the treatment of Ocular Hypertension (OHT). His top areas of expertise are Glaucoma, Ocular Hypertension (OHT), Pigment-Dispersion Syndrome, Trabeculectomy, and Vitrectomy. Dr. Budenz is currently accepting new patients.

I specialize in the medical and surgical management of cataracts and glaucoma. I believe in partnering with my patients to create an optimal, evidence-based treatment plan for each individual. Because glaucoma requires lifelong care, I feel privileged to be a part of the lives of my patients and particularly enjoy getting to know patients and their families as we work together to treat their eye conditions. I have a number of research interests that focus on developing new technologies to diagnose glaucoma as well as developing new ways to measure eye pressure. When not working, I enjoy traveling and spending time with my family, gardening, and cooking. Dr. Wen is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Ocular Hypertension (OHT). Her top areas of expertise are Glaucoma, Ocular Hypertension (OHT), Pigment-Dispersion Syndrome, Cataract, and Trabeculectomy.

Thomas Johnson is a Cardiologist in Charlotte, North Carolina. Dr. Johnson is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Ocular Hypertension (OHT). His top areas of expertise are Ocular Hypertension (OHT), Aortic Regurgitation, Coronary Heart Disease, Trabeculectomy, and Vitrectomy. Dr. Johnson is currently accepting new patients.

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 Ocular Hypertension (OHT). His top areas of expertise are Glaucoma, Ocular Hypertension (OHT), Pigment-Dispersion Syndrome, Iridectomy, and Cataract Removal.

I treat patients with glaucoma and cataract with evidence based medical treatments, lasers and surgery. Using the latest imaging techniques, I am able to detect glaucoma and its progression at the earliest stages. My research interests include technologies that may help to prevent the onset and progression of glaucoma. I am involved in clinical trials for emerging treatments for glaucoma. When not working I enjoy traveling with my family, and spending time with our dog. I also enjoy listening to Indian classical music. Dr. Asrani is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Ocular Hypertension (OHT). His top areas of expertise are Glaucoma, Ocular Hypertension (OHT), Cataract, Trabeculectomy, and Iridectomy.

I am a native North Carolinian, having grown up in Raleigh, NC. I went to UNC-Chapel Hill for my undergraduate degree in Biology and attended Medical School there as well. I remained at UNC to complete my residency in Ophthalmology. I then came to the school with a deeper shade of blue to complete my fellowship year in Glaucoma and joined the faculty at the Duke Eye Center in July of 1996. I knew I wanted to be an eye doctor in 9th grade when I received my first pair of glasses. I could see clearly now, and I decided to dedicate my life to helping others improve and/or maintain their vision. My approach with patients is to put them at ease, as often they are concerned about going blind. I give them an opportunity to share with me their concerns, then I make recommendations based on the best available literature and my personal experience. Dr. Herndon is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Ocular Hypertension (OHT). His top areas of expertise are Glaucoma, Ocular Hypertension (OHT), Cataract, Trabeculectomy, and Cataract Removal.

Wei Huang is an Ophthalmologist in Huntersville, North Carolina. Dr. Huang is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Ocular Hypertension (OHT). Her top areas of expertise are Glaucoma, Cataract, Ocular Hypertension (OHT), and Meibomianitis. Dr. Huang is currently accepting new patients.

Kurt Lark is an Ophthalmologist in Concord, North Carolina. Dr. Lark has been practicing medicine for over 31 years and is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Ocular Hypertension (OHT). His top areas of expertise are Glaucoma, Cataract, Ocular Hypertension (OHT), and Subconjunctival Hemorrhage. Dr. Lark is currently accepting new patients.

Robert Saltzmann is an Ophthalmologist in Belmont, North Carolina. Dr. Saltzmann has been practicing medicine for over 20 years and is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Ocular Hypertension (OHT). His top areas of expertise are Glaucoma, Pigment-Dispersion Syndrome, Ocular Hypertension (OHT), Cataract, and Trabeculectomy. Dr. Saltzmann is currently accepting new patients.

Stuart Mckinnon is an Ophthalmologist in Durham, North Carolina. Dr. Mckinnon has been practicing medicine for over 35 years and is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Ocular Hypertension (OHT). His top areas of expertise are Glaucoma, Ocular Hypertension (OHT), Cataract, and Pigment-Dispersion Syndrome.

Jill Koury is an Ophthalmologist in Durham, North Carolina. Dr. Koury is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Ocular Hypertension (OHT). Her top areas of expertise are Oculocutaneous Albinism Type 1, Oculocutaneous Albinism Type 2, Ocular Albinism, and Glaucoma. Dr. Koury is currently accepting new patients.

Jiaxi Ding is an Ophthalmologist in Winston Salem, North Carolina. Dr. Ding is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Ocular Hypertension (OHT). Her top areas of expertise are Glaucoma, Cataract, and Ocular Hypertension (OHT). Dr. Ding is currently accepting new patients.

Atalie Thompson is an Ophthalmologist in Winston Salem, North Carolina. Dr. Thompson is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Ocular Hypertension (OHT). Her top areas of expertise are Glaucoma, Ocular Hypertension (OHT), Microphthalmia with Linear Skin Defects Syndrome, Iridectomy, and Vitrectomy. Dr. Thompson is currently accepting new patients.

Daniel Messner is an Ophthalmologist in Laurinburg, North Carolina. Dr. Messner is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Ocular Hypertension (OHT). His top areas of expertise are Glaucoma, Ocular Hypertension (OHT), Cataract, and Nearsightedness. Dr. Messner is currently accepting new patients.

David Fleischman is an Ophthalmologist in Hillsborough, North Carolina. Dr. Fleischman is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Ocular Hypertension (OHT). His top areas of expertise are Glaucoma, Ocular Hypertension (OHT), Papilledema, Trabeculectomy, and Vitrectomy. Dr. Fleischman is currently accepting new patients.

William Walton is an Ophthalmologist in Marion, North Carolina. Dr. Walton is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Ocular Hypertension (OHT). His top areas of expertise are Glaucoma, Ocular Hypertension (OHT), Pigment-Dispersion Syndrome, and Cataract. Dr. Walton is currently accepting new patients.

Robert Sharpe is an Ophthalmologist in Southern Pines, North Carolina. Dr. Sharpe is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Ocular Hypertension (OHT). His top areas of expertise are Glaucoma, Ocular Hypertension (OHT), Cataract, Pigment-Dispersion Syndrome, and Trabeculectomy. Dr. Sharpe is currently accepting new patients.

Sarah Escott is an Ophthalmologist in Marion, North Carolina. Dr. Escott is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Ocular Hypertension (OHT). Her top areas of expertise are Glaucoma, Kallikrein Hypertension, Ocular Hypertension (OHT), and Neuroretinitis. Dr. Escott is currently accepting new patients.