Overview
I am a clinician-scientist and retinal ophthalmologist with the primary goal of developing novel ways to diagnose and treat age-related macular degeneration (AMD). I am involved in clinical trials, including the study of innovative therapies related to macular diseases. I also specialize in treating patients with diabetic retinopathy and retinal vascular diseases. I am committed to providing the highest level of evidence-based patient care. I was awarded the Clinical Scientist Development Award from the National Eye Institute, and I received the Heed Foundation award. I am a member of the American Academy of Ophthalmology, Association for Research in Vision and Ophthalmology, Society of Heed Fellows, Society for Neuroscience and American Society for Neural Therapy and Repair.
Dr. Lad is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Retinal Vein Occlusion. Her top areas of expertise are Geographic Atrophy, Age-Related Macular Degeneration (ARMD), Late-Onset Retinal Degeneration, and Central Serous Chorioretinopathy.
Her clinical research consists of co-authoring 86 peer reviewed articles. MediFind looks at clinical research from the past 15 years.
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Locations
5601 Arringdon Park Dr, Morrisville, NC 27560
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
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 Elite provider by MediFind in the treatment of Retinal Vein Occlusion. Her top areas of expertise are Retinal Vein Occlusion, Mesenteric Venous Thrombosis, Endophthalmitis, Vitrectomy, and Cataract Removal.
Carolina Eye Associates PA
Arghavan Almony is an Ophthalmologist in Southern Pines, North Carolina. Dr. Almony is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Retinal Vein Occlusion. Her top areas of expertise are Age-Related Macular Degeneration (ARMD), Late-Onset Retinal Degeneration, Diabetic Retinopathy, Retinal Vein Occlusion, and Vitrectomy. Dr. Almony is currently accepting new patients.
Carolina Eye Associates PA
Zeina Haddad is an Ophthalmologist in Southern Pines, North Carolina. Dr. Haddad is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Retinal Vein Occlusion. Her top areas of expertise are Diabetic Retinopathy, Retinal Vein Occlusion, Retinal Artery Occlusion, Age-Related Macular Degeneration (ARMD), and Vitrectomy. Dr. Haddad 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
- Age-Related Macular Degeneration (ARMD)
- Geographic AtrophyDr. Lad isElite. Learn about Geographic Atrophy.
- Late-Onset Retinal Degeneration
- Advanced
- Central Serous Chorioretinopathy
- Coats DiseaseDr. Lad isAdvanced. Learn about Coats Disease.
- Diabetic RetinopathyDr. Lad isAdvanced. Learn about Diabetic Retinopathy.
- Usher SyndromeDr. Lad isAdvanced. Learn about Usher Syndrome.
- Experienced
- Anton SyndromeDr. Lad isExperienced. Learn about Anton Syndrome.
- Dry Eye SyndromeDr. Lad isExperienced. Learn about Dry Eye Syndrome.
- EndophthalmitisDr. Lad isExperienced. Learn about Endophthalmitis.
- EntropionDr. Lad isExperienced. Learn about Entropion.
- GlaucomaDr. Lad isExperienced. Learn about Glaucoma.
- Kallikrein HypertensionDr. Lad isExperienced. Learn about Kallikrein Hypertension.

