Duke Eye Center
Ophthalmology • Durham, NC • Since 1930
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Last gathered July 11, 2026. How our information is sourced · Report incorrect information
About
Duke Eye Center is part of Duke University Medical Center in Durham, NC. It operates within Duke University Health System as a nonprofit hospital and medical research facility focused on patient care, education, and research. Known aliases include Duke Hospital and Duke University Hospital Medical Center. Contact options include Duke Health’s main line for the Duke University Medical Center in Durham.
Services Offered
Technology & Equipment
Insurance & Payment
Not published.
Hospital-based clinics are outpatient departments of an individual Duke hospital and have additional facility charges. Some insurance companies process bills with a deductible and coinsurance rather than as a co-pay as for an office visit. This may impact the amount of the bill you are responsible for after payment from your insurance plan. Check with your insurance company before your visit to determine what your responsibility will be.
Languages Spoken
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FAQs
Do you have on-site surgery and other services?
We also offer on-site surgery, low vision rehabilitation, eye stroke care, and occupational therapy services.
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Photos published by Duke Eye Center showing the ophthalmology practice in Durham, NC.
What Patients Say
Overall sentiment across review platforms: mixed
- Vitals: Average wait time: 11 to 20 minutes (130 physicians listed)
- Doctor.com: Varies significantly across reviews (Varies by platform)
Patients praise
- Highly skilled surgical care and successful outcomes for complex procedures
- Professional and compassionate support staff in specific departments
- Helpful amenities and environment (e.g., parking valets, nursing care)
Common complaints
- Long and unacceptable wait times
- Perceived lack of personalized care or being rushed during appointments
- Difficulty with communication, including responsiveness to messages and insurance authorization issues
- Concerns regarding diagnosis accuracy and thoroughness of exams
"Worst experience I have ever had in my 72 years. They did not address my problem, it took me 2 hours to rotate among waiting, tests, waiting... MD blew in the door, did not even look at my eyes... gave wrong diagnosis and couldn't wait to rush me out the door."
- LocalityBiz review (Duke Eye Center South Durham)"I was referred to Duke for a second opinion after having two detached retina surgeries and developed loss of central vision. Dr. Postel spent less than ten minutes with me and told me there was no hope for restoring vision. I immediately called Johns Hopkins Wilmer Eye Center for an appointment, had surgery the next week and vision was restored."
- Doctor.com review"Every seemingly small moment—each incandescent smile, the endorphin lifting laughs, and your willingness to treat my sister respectfully as a human being with value—mattered... our view of you is vivid, crisp and clear."
- Duke Eye Center official blog postSynthesized from public review platforms as of Jul 11, 2026 - sources: [1][2][3][4].
In the News
- Duke Eye Center pioneers new gene therapy for rare eye disease, MacTel - ABC11 Raleigh-Durham - Oct 30, 2025
- Preserving Sight With a Gene Therapy Implant | Duke Today - Nov 1, 2025
- A Window to the Brain | Duke Today - Jun 1, 2026
- JCI - Adam9-deficient retinal pigment epithelium pseudopods maintain photoreceptor outer segment renewal despite subretinal space expansion - Apr 1, 2026
- Duke Eye Scan Study Offers Early Warning Clue For Durham’s Tiniest - Jun 5, 2026
Information sourced from the clinic's website as of July 11, 2026.
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