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 Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Punctate Inner Choroidopathy. 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 1 article in the study of Punctate Inner Choroidopathy.
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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
I am a Duke vitreoretinal surgeon and Moorfields uveitis trained ophthalmologist, specializing in patients with complex medical and surgical problems of the back of the eye, known as the retina, as well as patients with inflammation in the eye or uveitis. I use the latest diagnostic and therapeutic methods along with a collaborative team effort with colleagues across Duke Eye Center and the Duke Rheumatology and Immunology division to develop the optimum treatment plans for patients with uveitis. Outside of work, I enjoy spending time with the family, traveling, watching sports, and landscape photography. Dr. Grewal is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Punctate Inner Choroidopathy. His top areas of expertise are Uveitis, Age-Related Macular Degeneration (ARMD), Late-Onset Retinal Degeneration, Cataract Removal, and Vitrectomy.
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 Punctate Inner Choroidopathy. His top areas of expertise are Age-Related Macular Degeneration (ARMD), Late-Onset Retinal Degeneration, Geographic Atrophy, Vitrectomy, and Trabeculectomy.
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 Punctate Inner Choroidopathy. 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
- 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.