Overview
I specialize in the medical and surgical management of pediatric eye disorders and adult/childhood strabismus. I have a special interest in amblyopia, congenital/pediatric cataracts, nasolacrimal duct obstruction, retinopathy of prematurity (ROP), pediatric strabismus and ocular motility disorders secondary to cranial nerve palsies, thyroid ophthalmopathy, and trauma. I am interested in public health ophthalmology and international health. I am a former Fulbright Scholar and have worked with ORBIS International (on a Flying Eye Hospital). I have worked with the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) on topics including infantile cataracts and congenital Zika virus infection. I have also received support from the National Institutes of Health (NIH) to work on studies focused on ROP and Ebola.
Dr. Prakalapakorn is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Nearsightedness. Her top areas of expertise are Retinopathy of Prematurity, Strabismus, Brown Syndrome, Amblyopia, and Cataract Removal.
Her clinical research consists of co-authoring 55 peer reviewed articles. MediFind looks at clinical research from the past 15 years. In particular, she has co-authored 4 articles in the study of Nearsightedness.
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Locations
2351 Erwin Rd, Durham, NC 27705
Additional Areas of Focus
Dr. Prakalapakorn 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.
Duke Eye Center
I see children with a variety of eye problems and adults with double vision and eye misalignment (strabismus). I provide specialized medical and surgical treatment for conditions such as tearing, eyelid abnormalities, lazy eye (amblyopia), strabismus, pediatric cataract, and childhood glaucoma. Many people, particularly children, may be nervous about going to the eye doctor. I hope I can show them how parts of the eye examination can actually be fun and interesting, like when looking at pictures through our special silly glasses or watching movie clips in the clinic.My goal is to help patients and their families understand their eye condition and treatment options so we can work together to improve and restore function in their lives. When people don’t see well or their eyes are not working together properly, it affects much more than just vision. The most rewarding part of my job is seeing the change that happens in other aspects of people’s lives when their eye problem is treated.I live in the Triangle with my husband and two daughters who are constantly teaching me new things. I look forward to all the lessons I have yet to learn from them. I enjoy playing volleyball and tennis in my spare time. Dr. Go is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Nearsightedness. Her top areas of expertise are Strabismus, Amblyopia, Ocular Hypertension (OHT), Trabeculectomy, and Vitrectomy.
North Carolina Eye, Ear, Nose & Throat - Cary
Pediatric ophthalmology is a fascinating field, and I have personal interests in amblyopia, strabismus (pediatric and adult forms), pediatric cataracts, retinal dystrophies, retinopathy of prematurity, pediatric uveitis, and ocular genetics. Eye conditions in children can be complex, and I strive to ensure that my patients’ families have a good understanding of the diagnosis so that we can work together to improve their child’s vision. I am interested in improving eye care in the developing world and have ongoing involvement with projects in Nicaragua for several years. The best part of my job is knowing that improving a child's vision through medical or surgical treatment has a positive and lasting impact on the rest of their life. Dr. Grace is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Nearsightedness. Her top areas of expertise are Esotropia, Strabismus, Brown Syndrome, and Retinopathy of Prematurity.
Areas of Expertise
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Learn more about MediFind’s expert tiers
- Elite
- Retinopathy of PrematurityDr. Prakalapakorn isElite. Learn about Retinopathy of Prematurity.
- Distinguished
- StrabismusDr. Prakalapakorn isDistinguished. Learn about Strabismus.
- Advanced
- Brown SyndromeDr. Prakalapakorn isAdvanced. Learn about Brown Syndrome.
- Experienced
- AmblyopiaDr. Prakalapakorn isExperienced. Learn about Amblyopia.
- Arteriovenous MalformationDr. Prakalapakorn isExperienced. Learn about Arteriovenous Malformation.
- AstigmatismDr. Prakalapakorn isExperienced. Learn about Astigmatism.
- CataractDr. Prakalapakorn isExperienced. Learn about Cataract.
- Cataract RemovalDr. Prakalapakorn isExperienced. Learn about Cataract Removal.
- ColobomaDr. Prakalapakorn isExperienced. Learn about Coloboma.


