Can Kocasarac
Experienced in Optic Neuritis

Dr. Can Kocasarac

Ophthalmology
Duke Health
Duke Eye Center
2351 Erwin Rd, 
Durham, NC 
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Experienced in Optic Neuritis
Duke Health
Duke Eye Center
2351 Erwin Rd, 
Durham, NC 
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Overview

I specialize in diagnosing and treating a wide range of neuro-ophthalmic conditions, including optic neuropathies such as optic neuritis, papilledema, ischemic optic neuropathy, pseudopapilledema, congenital optic nerve malformations, neuroretinitis, optic atrophy, and genetic optic neuropathies. I also care for patients with double vision and strabismus, nystagmus, cranial nerve palsies, cortical visual impairment, unexplained vision loss, and visual field deficits.

Dr. Kocasarac is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Optic Neuritis. His top areas of expertise are Pinguecula, Optic Neuritis, Pterygium, Papilledema, and Vitrectomy.

His clinical research consists of co-authoring 10 peer reviewed articles. MediFind looks at clinical research from the past 15 years.

Specialties
Ophthalmology
Fellowships
Neuro-ophthalmology, University of Illinois Chicago
Hospital Affiliations
Duke Regional Hospital
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.


10 Total Publications

Imaging of Congenital and Developmental Conditions of the Temporomandibular Joint.
Imaging of Congenital and Developmental Conditions of the Temporomandibular Joint.
Journal: Neuroimaging clinics of North America
Published: October 29, 2025
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