Michael J. Allingham
Advanced in Usher Syndrome

Dr. Michael J. Allingham

Ophthalmology
Duke Health
Duke Eye Center Of Cary
2000 Regency Pkwy, 
Cary, NC 
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Advanced in Usher Syndrome
Duke Health
Duke Eye Center Of Cary
2000 Regency Pkwy, 
Cary, NC 
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Overview

I am an ophthalmologist who specializes in the diagnosis and management of medical conditions affecting the retina, including macular degeneration (AMD), diabetic retinopathy, retinal vein occlusion, macular edema, and other macular diseases. I believe that no two patients are exactly alike. For each of my patients, I carefully consider exam findings, imaging, and patient needs and preferences to create a customized treatment plan. In addition to patient care, I study the biology, diagnosis and treatment of macular edema, and I am involved in basic laboratory science, ocular imaging analysis and clinical trials of new medications. I think that my time in clinic drives my research and that the insights gained from my research keep me at the cutting edge of diagnosis and treatment strategies for my patients. Outside of work I spend as much time as possible outdoors with my wife and daughter. In whatever time is left I can be found exploring western North Carolina on my mountain bike.

Dr. Allingham is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Usher Syndrome. His top areas of expertise are Geographic Atrophy, Age-Related Macular Degeneration (ARMD), Late-Onset Retinal Degeneration, and Retinal Vein Occlusion.

His clinical research consists of co-authoring 23 peer reviewed articles and participating in 2 clinical trials. MediFind looks at clinical research from the past 15 years.

Specialties
Ophthalmology
Licenses
Ophthalmology in NC
Board Certifications
American Board Of Ophthalmology, Ophthalmology
Fellowships
Medical Retina, Duke University Medical Center
Hospital Affiliations
Duke University Hospital
Languages Spoken
English
Gender
Male

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Locations

Duke Eye Center of Cary
2000 Regency Pkwy, Cary, NC 27518
Call: 919-954-4180

Additional Areas of Focus

Dr. Allingham 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.

Retinal Vein Occlusion
Diabetic Retinopathy

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.


2 Clinical Trials

Imaging Parameters Predicting Treatment Response in Patients With Diabetic Macular Edema
Imaging Parameters Predicting Treatment Response in Patients With Diabetic Macular Edema
Enrollment Status: Completed
Publish Date: November 05, 2025
Intervention Type: Other
Adaptive Optics for Ophthalmic Technologies
Adaptive Optics for Ophthalmic Technologies
Enrollment Status: Terminated
Publish Date: September 23, 2020
Intervention Type: Device
Study Phase: Not Applicable
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23 Total Publications

Deep Learning Algorithm for the Diagnosis and Prediction of Hydroxychloroquine Retinopathy: An International, Multi-institutional Study.
Deep Learning Algorithm for the Diagnosis and Prediction of Hydroxychloroquine Retinopathy: An International, Multi-institutional Study.
Journal: Ophthalmology. Retina
Published: January 14, 2025
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    • Diabetic Macular Edema (DME)
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