AlanCarlsonMD

Ophthalmology • Durham, NC

Anterior Segment Related, Cataract Related, Cornea & External Disease, Refractive Surgery

Professor of Ophthalmology, Duke University

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Office
2351 Erwin Rd
Durham, NC 27705
Phone+1 919-681-3937
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Education & Training

Duke University HospitalResidency, Ophthalmology, 1987 - 1988
Baylor College of Medicine/Cullen Eye InstituteResidency, Ophthalmology, 1983 - 1987
University of North Carolina HospitalsInternship, Internal Medicine, 1982 - 1983
Duke University School of MedicineClass of 1981

Certifications & Licensure

NC State Medical License 1987 - 2025
FL State Medical License 2013 - 2021
SC State Medical License 1988 - 2009
American Board of Ophthalmology Ophthalmology

Awards, Honors, & Recognition

America's Top Doctors Castle Connolly, 2012-2014
CMS Meaningful Use Stage 1 Certification EpicCare Ambulatory EMR, Epic Systems Corporation, 2013

Publications & Presentations

PubMed

1 citations
In Vivo Confocal Microscopy Evaluation of Microbial Keratitis.
Matias Soifer, C Ellis Wisely, Alan N. Carlson> ;JAMA Ophthalmology. 2021 Nov 1
25 citations
Reticular Bullous Epithelial Edema in Corneas Treated with Netarsudil: A Case Series
C Ellis Wisely, Katy C. Liu, Divakar Gupta, Alan N. Carlson, Sanjay Asrani, Terry Kim> ;American Journal of Ophthalmology. 2020 Apr 11
33 citations
Microbiological profiles of fungal keratitis: a 10-year study at a tertiary referral center
Joanne W. Ho, Mark M Fernandez, Rachelle A. Rebong, Alan N. Carlson, Terry Kim, Natalie A. Afshari> ;Journal of Ophthalmic Inflammation and Infection. 2016 Feb 20
Epithelial downgrowth after multiple surgeries and trauma: October consultation #2.
Melissa Daluvoy, Alan N. Carlson> ;Journal of Cataract and Refractive Surgery. 2015 Oct 1
29 citations
Treatment for meibomian gland dysfunction and dry eye symptoms with a single-dose vectored thermal pulsation: a review.
Caroline A. Blackie, Alan N. Carlson, Donald R. Korb> ;Current Opinion in Ophthalmology. 2015 Jul 1
9 citations
Clinical course and origin of epithelium in cases of epithelial downgrowth after descemet stripping automated endothelial keratoplasty
Sujit Itty, Alan D. Proia, Derek W. DelMonte, Ricardo M. Santaella, Alan N. Carlson, R. Rand Allingham> ;Cornea. 2014 Nov 1
10 citations
Textural interface opacity after Descemet-stripping automated endothelial keratoplasty
Keunsoo Kim, Brian Alder, Gargi K. Vora, Alan N. Carlson, Natalie A. Afshari, Anthony N. Kuo, Terry Kim> ;Journal of Cataract and Refractive Surgery. 2014 Sep 1
28 citations
Effect of Cornea Donor Graft Thickness on the Outcome of Descemet Stripping Automated Endothelial Keratoplasty Surgery
Yassine J. Daoud, Andrew D. Munro, Derek D. Delmonte, Sandra S. Stinnett, Terry Kim, Alan N. Carlson, Natalie A. Afshari> ;American Journal of Ophthalmology. 2013 Nov 1
19 citations
Lamellar Keratoplasty: A Literature Review
Ladan Espandar, Alan N. Carlson> ;Journal of Ophthalmology. 2013 Oct 7
22 citations
INCREASED RATES OF DESCEMET’S STRIPPING AUTOMATED ENDOTHELIAL KERATOPLASTY (DSAEK) GRAFT FAILURE AND DISLOCATION IN GLAUCOMATOUS EYES WITH AQUEOUS SHUNTS
Francis Char DeCroos, Derek W. DelMonte, Jessica H. Chow, Sandra S. Stinnett, Terry Kim, Alan N. Carlson, Natalie A. Afshari> ;Journal of Ophthalmic & Vision Research. 2012 Jul 1
40 citations
Prevalence of Sleep Apnea in Patients With Keratoconus
Preeya K. Gupta, Sandra S. Stinnett, Alan N. Carlson> ;Cornea. 2012 Jun 1
29 citations
Dislocation of the Donor Graft to the Posterior Segment in Descemet Stripping Automated Endothelial Keratoplasty
Natalie A. Afshari, Mark S. Gorovoy, Sonia H. Yoo, Terry Kim, Alan N. Carlson, George O D Rosenwasser, Neil B. Griffin, Brooks W. McCuen, Cynthia A. Toth, Francis W. P...> ;American Journal of Ophthalmology. 2012 Apr 1
Modern cataract surgery: unfinished business and unanswered questions. Foreword.
Alan N. Carlson> ;Survey of Ophthalmology. 2011 Nov 1
7 citations
Where are the older patients with keratoconus
Alan N. Carlson> ;Cornea. 2010 Apr 1
22 citations
Expanding our understanding of eye rubbing and keratoconus.
Alan N. Carlson> ;Cornea. 2010 Feb 1
2 citations
Letter to the EditorKeratoconus
Alan N. Carlson> ;Ophthalmology. 2009 Oct 1
1 citations
Prognostic factors in long-term intraocular pressure control following combined phacoemulsification and trabeculectomy.
William C. Stewart, Crystal M. C. Crinkley, Alan N. Carlson> ;Acta Ophthalmologica Scandinavica. 2009 May 27
10 citations
Candida glabrata endophthalmitis following penetrating keratoplasty.
Matthew C. Caldwell, John R. Perfect, Alan N. Carlson, Alan D. Proia> ;Journal of Cataract and Refractive Surgery. 2009 Mar 1
77 citations
Refractive change after descemet stripping automated endothelial keratoplasty surgery and its correlation with graft thickness and diameter.
Bokkwan Jun, Anthony N. Kuo, Natalie A. Afshari, Alan N. Carlson, Terry Kim> ;Cornea. 2009 Jan 1
26 citations
Combined Fluocinolone Acetonide Intraocular Delivery System Insertion, Phacoemulsification, and Intraocular Lens Implantation for Severe Uveitis
Janet J. Chieh, Alan N. Carlson, Glenn J. Jaffe> ;American Journal of Ophthalmology. 2008 Oct 1
Corneal transplantation using the Descemet's stripping endothelial keratoplasty technique.
Bhairavi V Kharod, Alan N. Carlson> ;Expert Review of Pharmacoeconomics & Outcomes Research. 2007 Apr 1
Eyelid disease [2]
Balamurali K. Ambati, Eric Higgins, Nitin Gupta, Gang Hu, Terry Kim, Alan N. Carlson, Jayakrishna Ambati> ;Ophthalmology. 2005 Nov 1
74 citations
Trends in the indications for penetrating keratoplasty, 1980-2001.
Paul C. Kang, Gordon K. Klintworth, Terry Kim, Alan N. Carlson, Ron A. Adelman, Sandra S. Stinnett, Natalie A. Afshari> ;Cornea. 2005 Oct 1
34 citations
Acute corneal endothelial changes after laser in situ keratomileusis.
Terry Kim, Andrew L. Sorenson, Senthil Krishnasamy, Alan N. Carlson, Henry F. Edelhauser> ;Cornea. 2001 Aug 1
26 citations
Ultrasonographic measurement of induced myopia associated with capsular bag distention syndrome.
Andrew L. Sorenson, Jack T. Holladay, Terry Kim, Cynthia J Kendall, Alan N. Carlson> ;Ophthalmology. 2000 May 1
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Press Mentions

Radial Keratotomy and Salzmann Nodular DegenerationOctober 13th, 2021
The Rising Toll of Autoimmune Diseases in Older PeopleAugust 10th, 2021
Keratoconus and Contact Lens IntoleranceJune 14th, 2023

Hospital Affiliations

Duke Raleigh HospitalRaleigh, North Carolina
Duke University HospitalDurham, North Carolina
Duke Regional HospitalDurham, North Carolina