Sharon Fekrat
Experienced in Corneal Transplant
Experienced in Corneal Transplant
2351 Erwin Rd, 
Durham, NC 

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 Corneal Transplant. 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 2 articles in the study of Corneal Transplant.

Graduate Institution
University Of Chicago Pritzker School Of Medicine (Illinois), 1991
Specialties
Ophthalmology
General Surgery
Licenses
Ophthalmology in NC
Board Certifications
American Board Of Ophthalmology, Ophthalmology
Fellowships
Medical Retina, Wilmer Ophthalmological Institute, Johns Hopkins Medical Institutions (Maryland), Vitreoretinal Surgery, Wilmer Ophthalmological Institute, Johns Hopkins Medical Institutions (Maryland), Assistant Chief of Service; Director, Ocular Trauma, Wilmer Ophthalmological Institute, Johns Hopkins Medical Institutions (Maryland), .
Hospital Affiliations
Duke University Hospital
Languages Spoken
English
Gender
Female

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Locations

Duke Eye Center
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.

Retinal Detachment

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.


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