Amy Marie Fowler | Scholars@Duke

Amy Marie Fowler
Associate Professor of Ophthalmology

Amy M. Fowler, MD is an ASOPRS fellowship-trained, board-certified ophthalmologist specializing in diseases of the eyelids and lacrimal system. Her clinical interests include cosmetic and reconstructive surgery of the eyelids and peri-ocular area, treatment of blepharospasm and hemi-facial spasm with neuromodulators, as well as cosmetic rejuvenation techniques including cosmetic lasers, injectable fillers, and botulinum toxins.

She speaks frequently at both regional and national meetings. She joined the faculty of Duke Eye Center in 2020 after 13 years at UNC where she also served as the Ophthalmology Residency Program Director, Vice Chair of the Department of Ophthalmology and Director of Medical Student Education for Ophthalmology. As part of ongoing interests in medical education, she serves as an oral board examiner for ASOPRS and the American Board of Ophthalmology. She also continues to enjoy teaching oculofacial plastic surgery fellows and ophthalmology residents.

Current Appointments & Affiliations

Associate Professor of Ophthalmology, Ophthalmology, Oculofacial Surgery, Ophthalmology 2021

Contact Information

2351 Erwin Road, Box 3802, Durham, NC 27705
2351 Erwin Road, Box 3802, Durham, NC 27705
amy.m.fowler@duke.edu (919) 684-4224

Background
Education, Training, & Certifications
- Ophthalmic Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery Fellowship, Unc Department Of Ophthalmology, University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill, School of Medicine 2005 - 2007
- Residency, Duke Eye Center, Duke University School of Medicine 1999 - 2002
- M.D., University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill, School of Medicine 1998
Previous Appointments & Affiliations
- Associate Professor of Ophthalmology, Ophthalmology, Oculofacial Surgery, Ophthalmology 2020
Expertise
Subject Headings
Publications & Artistic Works
Selected Publications
- Academic Articles
  - Medsinge, Anagha, Paul Googe, and Amy M. Fowler. “Occult Rosacea Diagnosed After Recurring Blepharoplasty Incision Inflammation.” Ophthalmic Plast Reconstr Surg 37, no. 3 (May 2021): e112–14. https://doi.org/10.1097/IOP.0000000000001874.
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  - Czyz, Craig N., Amy M. Fowler, Jonathan J. Dutton, Kenneth V. Cahill, Jill A. Foster, Robert H. Hill, Kelly R. Everman, and Cameron B. Nabavi. “Piezosurgery in External Dacryocystorhinostomy.” Ophthalmic Plast Reconstr Surg 33, no. 1 (2017): 69–71. https://doi.org/10.1097/IOP.0000000000000796.
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  - Dutton, Jonathan J., George K. Escaravage, Amy M. Fowler, and John D. Wright. “Lipoblastomatosis: case report and review of the literature.” Ophthalmic Plast Reconstr Surg 27, no. 6 (2011): 417–21. https://doi.org/10.1097/IOP.0b013e318221118c.
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  - Fowler, Amy M., and Jonathan J. Dutton. “Floppy eyelid syndrome as a subset of lax eyelid conditions: relationships and clinical relevance (an ASOPRS thesis).” Ophthalmic Plast Reconstr Surg 26, no. 3 (2010): 195–204. https://doi.org/10.1097/IOP.0b013e3181b9e37e.
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  - Russell, David J., Jonathan J. Dutton, and Amy M. Fowler. “Darier disease mimicking Basal cell carcinoma of the eyelid.” Ophthalmic Plast Reconstr Surg 25, no. 2 (2009): 144–46. https://doi.org/10.1097/IOP.0b013e31819aadad.
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  - Fowler, Amy M., Jonathan J. Dutton, W Craig Fowler, and Peter Gilligan. “Mycobacterium chelonae canaliculitis associated with SmartPlug use.” Ophthalmic Plast Reconstr Surg 24, no. 3 (2008): 241–43. https://doi.org/10.1097/IOP.0b013e3181724302.
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  - Dutton, Jonathan J., and Amy M. Fowler. “Botulinum toxin in ophthalmology.” Surv Ophthalmol 52, no. 1 (2007): 13–31. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.survophthal.2006.10.003.
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  - Dutton, Jonathan J., and Amy M. Fowler. “Double-bridged flap procedure for nonmarginal, full-thickness, upper eyelid reconstruction.” Ophthalmic Plast Reconstr Surg 23, no. 6 (2007): 459–62. https://doi.org/10.1097/IOP.0b013e31815a10f7.
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  - Dutton, Jonathan J., Amy M. Fowler, and Alan D. Proia. “Dermoid cyst of conjunctival origin.” Ophthalmic Plast Reconstr Surg 22, no. 2 (2006): 137–39. https://doi.org/10.1097/01.iop.0000199251.29558.0b.
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  - Tanhehco, Tasha Y., Stephen V. Chiavetta, Paul P. Lee, Amy M. Fowler, and Natalie A. Afshari. “"Cracked-mud" ciprofloxacin precipitates on a corneal graft.” Ophthalmic Surg Lasers Imaging 36, no. 3 (2005): 252–53.
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  - Gaffney, Thomas D. “Global Regulation of Expression of Antifungal Factors by aPseudomonas fluorescensBiological Control Strain.” Molecular Plant Microbe Interactions 7, no. 4 (1994): 455–455. https://doi.org/10.1094/mpmi-7-0455.
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- Conference Papers
  - Fowler, A. M., B. C. Roberts, W. C. Fowler, and A. D. Proia. “Corneal reepithelialization rates following application of bandage contact lens and eye lid tarsorraphy.” In Investigative Ophthalmology & Visual Science, 44:U327–U327. ASSOC RESEARCH VISION OPHTHALMOLOGY INC, 2003.
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  - Fowler, A. M., B. C. Roberts, E. L. Zarovnaya, S. L. Vanderveldt, S. Lee, and W. C. Fowler. “The effects of clinical patching techniques on corneal re-epithelialization.” In Investigative Ophthalmology & Visual Science, 42:S890–S890. ASSOC RESEARCH VISION OPHTHALMOLOGY INC, 2001.
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Education, Training, & Certifications

Previous Appointments & Affiliations

Subject Headings

Selected Publications

Academic Articles

Conference Papers