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Glenn J. Jaffe
Advanced in Vitrectomy

Dr. Glenn J. Jaffe

Ophthalmology | General Surgery
Duke Health
Duke Eye Center
2351 Erwin Rd, 
Durham, NC 
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Accepting New Patients
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Advanced in Vitrectomy
Duke Health
Duke Eye Center
2351 Erwin Rd, 
Durham, NC 
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Overview

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 Advanced provider by MediFind in Vitrectomy. His top areas of expertise are Age-Related Macular Degeneration (ARMD), Late-Onset Retinal Degeneration, Geographic Atrophy, Vitrectomy, and Trabeculectomy.

His clinical research consists of co-authoring 224 peer reviewed articles and participating in 3 clinical trials. MediFind looks at clinical research from the past 15 years. In particular, he has co-authored 10 articles in the study of Vitrectomy.

Specialties
Ophthalmology
General Surgery
Licenses
Ophthalmology in NC
Board Certifications
American Board Of Ophthalmology, Ophthalmology
Hospital Affiliations
Duke University Hospital
Languages Spoken
English
Gender
Male

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Locations

Duke Eye Center
2351 Erwin Rd, Durham, NC 27705
Call: 919-681-3937

Additional Areas of Focus

Dr. Jaffe 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.

Uveitis
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.


3 Clinical Trials

Adalimumab vs. Conventional Immunosuppression for Uveitis Trial
Adalimumab vs. Conventional Immunosuppression for Uveitis Trial
Enrollment Status: Completed
Publish Date: May 16, 2025
Intervention Type: Biological, Drug
Study Drugs: Adalimumab, Conventional immunosuppression
Study Phase: Phase 3
Macular Edema Ranibizumab v. Intravitreal Anti-inflammatory Therapy Trial
Macular Edema Ranibizumab v. Intravitreal Anti-inflammatory Therapy Trial
Enrollment Status: Completed
Publish Date: July 10, 2023
Intervention Type: Drug
Study Drugs: Dexamethasone Intravitreal Implant, Intravitreal Methotrexate, Intravitreal Ranibizumab
Study Phase: Phase 3
PeriOcular and INTravitreal Corticosteroids for Uveitic Macular Edema Trial
PeriOcular and INTravitreal Corticosteroids for Uveitic Macular Edema Trial
Enrollment Status: Completed
Publish Date: December 04, 2018
Intervention Type: Drug
Study Phase: Phase 3
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224 Total Publications

Protocol for NAC Attack, a phase-3, multicenter randomized, parallel, double masked, placebo controlled trial evaluating the efficacy and safety of oral N-acetylcysteine (NAC) in patients with retinitis pigmentosa.
Protocol for NAC Attack, a phase-3, multicenter randomized, parallel, double masked, placebo controlled trial evaluating the efficacy and safety of oral N-acetylcysteine (NAC) in patients with retinitis pigmentosa.
Journal: medRxiv : the preprint server for health sciences
Published: November 24, 2025
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Ophthalmology | General Surgery

Duke Eye Center

2351 Erwin Rd, 
Durham, NC 
 (0.1 miles away)
919-681-3937
Languages Spoken:
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Yannek Leiderman is an Ophthalmologist and a General Surgeon in Durham, North Carolina. Dr. Leiderman is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in Vitrectomy. His top areas of expertise are Diabetic Retinopathy, Retinal Detachment, Age-Related Macular Degeneration (ARMD), Vitrectomy, and Cataract Removal. Dr. Leiderman is currently accepting new patients.

Dilraj S. Grewal
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Ophthalmology | General Surgery

Duke Eye Center

2351 Erwin Rd, 
Durham, NC 
 (0.1 miles away)
919-681-3937
Languages Spoken:
English
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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 Vitrectomy. His top areas of expertise are Uveitis, Age-Related Macular Degeneration (ARMD), Late-Onset Retinal Degeneration, Cataract Removal, and Vitrectomy.

Sharon Fekrat
Distinguished in Vitrectomy
Dr. Sharon Fekrat
Ophthalmology | General Surgery
Distinguished in Vitrectomy
Dr. Sharon Fekrat
Ophthalmology | General Surgery

Duke Eye Center

2351 Erwin Rd, 
Durham, NC 
 (0.1 miles away)
919-681-3937
Languages Spoken:
English
See accepted insurances
Accepting New Patients
Offers Telehealth

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 Vitrectomy. Her top areas of expertise are Retinal Vein Occlusion, Mesenteric Venous Thrombosis, Endophthalmitis, Vitrectomy, and Cataract Removal.

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Areas of Expertise

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  • Elite
  • Age-Related Macular Degeneration (ARMD)
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    Elite
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  • Endophthalmitis
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  • Geographic Atrophy
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    Elite
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  • Late-Onset Retinal Degeneration
    Dr. Jaffe is
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  • Uveitis
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  • Distinguished
  • Birdshot Chorioretinopathy
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  • Coats Disease
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  • Diabetic Macular Edema (DME)
    Dr. Jaffe is
    Distinguished
    . Learn about Diabetic Macular Edema (DME).
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  • Neuroretinitis
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    Distinguished
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  • Retinal Detachment
    Dr. Jaffe is
    Distinguished
    . Learn about Retinal Detachment.
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  • Retinopathy Pigmentary Mental Retardation
    Dr. Jaffe is
    Distinguished
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  • Advanced
  • Diabetic Retinopathy
    Dr. Jaffe is
    Advanced
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  • Eales Disease
    Dr. Jaffe is
    Advanced
    . Learn about Eales Disease.
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  • Punctate Inner Choroidopathy
    Dr. Jaffe is
    Advanced
    . Learn about Punctate Inner Choroidopathy.
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  • Retinal Artery Occlusion
    Dr. Jaffe is
    Advanced
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  • Retinitis Pigmentosa
    Dr. Jaffe is
    Advanced
    . Learn about Retinitis Pigmentosa.
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  • Scleritis
    Dr. Jaffe is
    Advanced
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  • Experienced
  • Adult-Onset Vitelliform Macular Dystrophy (AVMD)
    Dr. Jaffe is
    Experienced
    . Learn about Adult-Onset Vitelliform Macular Dystrophy (AVMD).
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  • Bietti Crystalline Dystrophy (BCD)
    Dr. Jaffe is
    Experienced
    . Learn about Bietti Crystalline Dystrophy (BCD).
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  • Cataract
    Dr. Jaffe is
    Experienced
    . Learn about Cataract.
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  • Cataract Removal
    Dr. Jaffe is
    Experienced
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  • Central Serous Chorioretinopathy
    Dr. Jaffe is
    Experienced
    . Learn about Central Serous Chorioretinopathy.
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  • Choroid Plexus Carcinoma
    Dr. Jaffe is
    Experienced
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