Dr. Alan Carlson MD
Ophthalmology
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Ophthalmology
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Anterior Segment Related
Cataract Related
Cornea & External Disease
Refractive Surgery
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Excellent
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299 Reviews Total|6 Reviews Within Last 12 Months
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Excellent
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Positive
(3/5)
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Positive
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Positive
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Fair
(2/5)
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Very Positive
(4/5)
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Very Positive
(4/5)
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Excellent
(5/5)
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Very Positive
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Areas of Expertise for Dr. Carlson
This doctor provides the following types of care. The more often a doctor has treated a particular condition or has performed a particular surgery, the more expertise they may have in treating patients with similar needs. Based on three years (2020-2022) of Medicare Fee for Service data (which does not include Medicare Advantage), each scale below indicates the number of patients treated relative to other doctors who treat the same condition. Note that this doctor may treat patients who are not covered by Medicare and are therefore not included in this analysis. Click here to learn more about our methodology.
Secondary membranaous cataract surgerySecondary membranaous cataract surgery is performed to treat clouding of the lens after cataract removal
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CataractA cataract is a clouding of the lens in your eye, which can cause blurry vision and glare.
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GlaucomaGlaucoma is a group of eye conditions that can damage the optic nerve and lead to vision loss.
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Location & Contact Information
Doctor Address
2351 Erwin Rd, Durham, NC, 27705
(919) 681-3937Affiliated Hospitals
Duke Regional Hospital
Duke University Hospital
Duke Raleigh Hospital
Where does Dr. Carlson practice?
Doctor’s Office
Private Diagnostic Clinic, Pllc
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Hospital Affiliations
Duke Regional HospitalDurham, NC
#7 in North Carolina
Duke University HospitalDurham, NC
#7 in Ophthalmology
Duke Raleigh HospitalRaleigh, NC
#12 in North Carolina
Education & Experience
Medical School & Residency
University of North Carolina Hospitals
Internship, Internal Medicine, 1982-1983
Duke University School of Medicine
Medical School
Baylor College of Medicine/Cullen Eye Institute
Residency, Ophthalmology, 1983-1987
Duke University Hospital
Residency, Ophthalmology, 1987-1988
Certifications & Licensure
American Board of Ophthalmology
Certified in Ophthalmology
NC State Medical License
Active through 2025
SC State Medical License
Active through 2009
FL State Medical License
Active through 2021
Awards, Honors & Recognitions
CMS Stage 1 EHR, 2013
America's Top Doctors, 2014
America's Top Doctors, 2013
America's Top Doctors, 2012
Publications
In Vivo Confocal Microscopy Evaluation of Microbial Keratitis.
Matias Soifer, C Ellis Wisely, Alan N. Carlson
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
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
Epithelial downgrowth after multiple surgeries and trauma: October consultation #2.
Melissa Daluvoy, Alan N. Carlson
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
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
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
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
Lamellar Keratoplasty: A Literature Review
Ladan Espandar, Alan N. Carlson
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
Prevalence of Sleep Apnea in Patients With Keratoconus
Preeya K. Gupta, Sandra S. Stinnett, Alan N. Carlson
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. Price, Marianne O. Price, Mark M Fernandez
Modern cataract surgery: unfinished business and unanswered questions. Foreword.
Alan N. Carlson
Where are the older patients with keratoconus
Alan N. Carlson
Expanding our understanding of eye rubbing and keratoconus.
Alan N. Carlson
Letter to the EditorKeratoconus
Alan N. Carlson
Prognostic factors in long-term intraocular pressure control following combined phacoemulsification and trabeculectomy.
William C. Stewart, Crystal M. C. Crinkley, Alan N. Carlson
Candida glabrata endophthalmitis following penetrating keratoplasty.
Matthew C. Caldwell, John R. Perfect, Alan N. Carlson, Alan D. Proia
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
Combined Fluocinolone Acetonide Intraocular Delivery System Insertion, Phacoemulsification, and Intraocular Lens Implantation for Severe Uveitis
Janet J. Chieh, Alan N. Carlson, Glenn J. Jaffe
Corneal transplantation using the Descemet's stripping endothelial keratoplasty technique.
Bhairavi V Kharod, Alan N. Carlson
Eyelid disease [2]
Balamurali K. Ambati, Eric Higgins, Nitin Gupta, Gang Hu, Terry Kim, Alan N. Carlson, Jayakrishna Ambati
Trends in the indications for penetrating keratoplasty, 1980-2001.
Gordon K. Klintworth, Terry Kim, Alan N. Carlson, Ron A. Adelman, Sandra S. Stinnett, Natalie A. Afshari, Paul C. Kang
Acute corneal endothelial changes after laser in situ keratomileusis.
Terry Kim, Andrew L. Sorenson, Senthil Krishnasamy, Alan N. Carlson, Henry F. Edelhauser
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
Intraocular Lens Complications Requiring Removal or Exchange
Alan N. Carlson, William C. Stewart, Patrick C Tso
Suction cup/contact lens complications following penetrating keratoplasty
Herbert J. Ingraham, Henry D. Perry, A B Epstein, Eric D. Donnenfeld, Todd D. Gwin, Alan N. Carlson, K Moadel, R. E. Mariani
Three-Millimeter Versus 6-mm Incisions in Combined Phacoemulsification and Trabeculectomy
William C. Stewart, Cheryl S. Sine, Alan N. Carlson
Is the sutureless cataract incision a valve for bacterial inoculation
Judy Wang Turkalj, Alan N. Carlson, J P Manos, David J. Apple
Effect of Cataract Extraction on Automated Fields in Chronic Open-angle Glaucoma
William C. Stewart, Gwendolyn M. Rogers, Crystal M. C. Crinkley, Alan N. Carlson
Results of combined phacoemulsification and trabeculectomy in patients with elevated preoperative intraocular pressures.
William C. Stewart, Crystal M. C. Crinkley, Alan N. Carlson
Results of Trabeculectomy Combined With Phacoemulsification Versus Trabeculectomy Combined With Extracapsular Cataract Extraction in Patients With Advanced Glaucoma
William C. Stewart, Crystal M. C. Crinkley, Alan N. Carlson
Fornix- vs. limbus-based flaps in combined phacoemulsification and trabeculectomy
William C. Stewart, Crystal M. C. Crinkley, Alan N. Carlson
Fungal scleritis after cataract surgery. Successful outcome using itraconazole.
Alan N. Carlson, Gary N. Foulks, John R. Perfect, Jerome H. Kim
A comparison of neodymium: yttrium aluminum garnet and diode laser transscleral cyclophotocoagulation and cyclocryotherapy.
Ehud I. Assia, Hugh L. Hennis, William C. Stewart, Ulrich F.C. Legler, Alan N. Carlson, David J. Apple
Preparation and study of human eyes obtained postmortem with the Miyake posterior photographic technique.
David J. Apple, Edward S. Lim, Robin C. Morgan, Julie C. Tsai, Todd D. Gwin, Sandra J. Brown, Alan N. Carlson
Endocapsular hypopyon: a clinical sign of localized endophthalmitis.
Einar Stefánsson, Cobo Lm, Alan N. Carlson, Kesler Jl
Sutured retropupillary posterior chamber intraocular lenses for exchange or secondary implantation. The 12th annual Binkhorst lecture, 1988.
David J. Apple, Francis W. Price, Todd D. Gwin, Elke M. Imkamp, Michael E. Daun, Robert Casanova, Steven O. Hansen, Alan N. Carlson
Infectious complications of modern cataract surgery and intraocular lens implantation.
Alan N. Carlson, Manfred R. Tetz, David J. Apple
Endophthalmitis following Nd:YAG laser posterior capsulotomy.
Alan N. Carlson, Douglas D. Koch
Use of Specular Photomicrography With a New Type of Film
Alan N. Carlson, R.B.P. Lawrence M. Merin, Kirk R. Wilhelmus, Daniel B. Jones
Giant papillary conjunctivitis associated with cyanoacrylate glue.
Alan N. Carlson, Kirk R. Wilhelmus
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