Duke University Eye Center

Welcome to The Eye Center of North Carolina, your trusted partner in providing comprehensive, gentle, and premium eye care services. Our priority is your vision, and we are committed to delivering the best possible eye care to our patients in Raleigh, Durham, Cary, Fayetteville, Wilmington, and Burlington, N.C.

At The Eye Center of North Carolina, we believe that personal care is essential. We take the time to get to know our patients, understand their needs, and provide tailored solutions for their eye health concerns. Our experienced optometrists and professional staff work together to offer the highest level of care, ensuring that your eyes are not only healthy but also functioning at their best.

Cutting Edge Eye Care Technology in North Carolina

The Eye Center of North Carolina is proud to be at the forefront of eye care technology. Our state-of-the-art equipment allows us to provide the most advanced and comprehensive eye examinations, early detection, and treatment of various eye conditions.

• OptiLight: We are excited to offer special care for our patients experiencing dry eye concerns with precision using OptiLight technology. This innovative approach provides relief and comfort tailored to our North Hills community patients.
• Optical Coherence Tomography (OCT): Our advanced, non-invasive OCT imaging technology allows for high-resolution retinal scans, crucial for early detection and treatment of eye conditions like glaucoma, macular degeneration, and diabetic retinopathy. This technology significantly improves eye care and health diagnostics across North Carolina.
• Clarifye: Our comprehensive eye examinations are designed to provide unmatched clarity for your vision, thanks to Clarifye, an advanced technology that offers an unmatched level of detail and accuracy.

Contact Lenses Specialists

The Eye Center of North Carolina provides thorough contact lens eye exams, testing, and measurements to give you the most up-to-date prescription and rule out any pre-existing conditions that could interfere with contact lens wear. Our extensive selection of contact lenses includes daily, weekly, or monthly disposables and conventional lenses from top brands such as Alcon or Coopervision.

Meet The Eye Center Staff

Our dedicated team of optometrists and professionals is committed to providing exceptional eye care services in a comfortable, family-oriented environment. Learn more about our doctors of optometry and their commitment to eye health and vision care:

• Apeksha Patel
• Michelle Biaggi
• Mark Salopek
• Zach Engle
• Naheed Kassam
• Mojgan Besharat
• Kevin Ritter
• Thomas Walent
• Jeffrey Morrison
• Dr. Sarah Fowler

Make a Difference: Our Community Involvement

The Eye Center of North Carolina is proud to support local and global initiatives that promote accessible eye care for all. We are honored to sponsor In Her Vision Foundation, a nonprofit organization providing eye care to underserved communities, with a particular focus on women, children, and gender non-binary individuals. We also support OneSight, an organization that has helped more than six million people see more clearly.

At The Eye Center of North Carolina, we are dedicated to providing the highest quality eye care services using cutting-edge technology and a compassionate, personal approach. Schedule your appointment today and experience the difference for yourself.