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Nathan Cheung

Assistant Professor of Ophthalmology
Ophthalmology

Overview


Dr. Cheung specializes in pediatric optometry and infant aphakia contact lens fittings.

As a new faculty member at Duke, Dr. Cheung plans to investigate further into various methods of myopia control and its validity. He is also very interested in establishing a pediatric optometry residency at Duke to train future optometry residents and equip them with the skills needed to work in a medical center.

He hopes to make every child’s visit at Duke Eye Center an unforgettable experience. He enjoys to educating and talking to patients and parents concerning their child’s eye condition.

Dr. Cheung came to Duke for the opportunity to reach his maximum potential and to work with the best and brightest minds in the field.

Current Appointments & Affiliations


Assistant Professor of Ophthalmology · 2021 - Present Ophthalmology, Clinical Science Departments

Recent Publications


Refractive Error Change and Overminus Lens Therapy for Childhood Intermittent Exotropia

Journal Article JAMA Ophthalmology · May 1, 2024 ImportanceIncreased myopic shift was found to be associated with 1 year of overminus spectacle treatment for children with intermittent exotropia (IXT). Persistence of myopic shift after discontinuing overminus sp ... Full text Open Access Cite

Performance of VisuALL virtual reality visual field testing in healthy children.

Journal Article J AAPOS · February 2024 BACKGROUND: Virtual reality field testing may provide an alternative to standard automated perimetry. This study evaluates a virtual reality game-based automated perimetry in a healthy pediatric population. METHODS: A prospective series of pediatric patien ... Full text Link to item Cite

Repeated Low-level Red-light Therapy: The Next Wave in Myopia Management?

Journal Article Optom Vis Sci · December 1, 2023 Exposure to long-wavelength light has been proposed as a potential intervention to slow myopia progression in children. This article provides an evidence-based review of the safety and myopia control efficacy of red light and discusses the potential mechan ... Full text Open Access Link to item Cite
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Recent Grants


A Randomized Trial of Dichoptic Treatment for Amblyopia in Children 8 to 12 Years of Age

ResearchPrincipal Investigator · Awarded by Jaeb Center For Health Research · 2024 - 2028

ATS23: A Randomized Trial of Dichoptic Treatment for Amblyopia in Children 4 to 7 Years of Age (ATS23)

ResearchPrincipal Investigator · Awarded by Jaeb Center For Health Research · 2024 - 2028

Randomized Trial of Bifocal Spectacles vs. Single Vision Spectacles for Esotropia Greater at Near (ETS3)

ResearchPrincipal Investigator · Awarded by Jaeb Center For Health Research · 2023 - 2025

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Education, Training & Certifications


University of California, Berkeley · 2015 O.D.