Scholars@Duke
Amol Ashwin Sura

Amol Ashwin Sura

Assistant Professor of Ophthalmology
Ophthalmology, Corneal Diseases
2351 Erwin Dr., Durham, NC 27705
2351 Erwin Dr, Durham, NC 27705

Selected Publications

Advancing Understanding of Ligneous Conjunctivitis: Bridging Pathogenesis, Diagnosis, and Therapy.

Journal Article Cornea · December 1, 2025 PURPOSE: This review and case report address ligneous conjunctivitis (LC), a rare ocular condition caused by plasminogen deficiency type 1 (PLGD-1), which manifests as wood-like fibrin-rich membranes on the palpebral conjunctiva. The goal is to provide oph ... Full text Link to item Cite

The Effect of Metagenomic Sequencing on Patient Clinical Outcomes for Intraocular Infections: A Multicenter Randomized Controlled Trial.

Journal Article Am J Ophthalmol · November 2025 OBJECTIVE: To determine whether the addition of an unbiased test, metagenomic sequencing of intraocular fluid, compared to standard-of-care diagnostics alone, leads to better patient outcomes in presumed infectious intraocular inflammatory eye diseases. DE ... Full text Link to item Cite

Peripheral Ulcerative Keratitis: Management

Journal Article Current Ophthalmology Reports · December 1, 2022 Purpose of Review: This study aimed to discuss an updated, evidence-supported, stepwise approach to the diagnosis and treatment of peripheral ulcerative keratitis (PUK). Recent Findings: PUK conventionally describes a rapidly progressive, crescent-shaped, ... Full text Cite

Peripheral ulcerative keratitis due to systemic diseases.

Journal Article Curr Opin Ophthalmol · November 1, 2022 PURPOSE OF REVIEW: To discuss peripheral ulcerative keratitis, with a focus on the evaluation and management of associated systemic diseases. RECENT FINDINGS: Peripheral ulcerative keratitis (PUK) is a sight-threatening condition that is often defined by t ... Full text Link to item Cite

Bilateral anterior and intermediate uveitis in SARS-CoV-2 associated multisystem inflammatory syndrome in a pediatric patient.

Journal Article Pediatric rheumatology online journal · July 2022 PurposeTo report a case of bilateral anterior intermediate uveitis after recovery from SARS-CoV-2 associated multisystem inflammatory syndrome in children (MIS-C).Case reportA 9-year-old male presented with bilateral anterior intermediate ... Full text Open Access Cite

Occult cause of uveitis-glaucoma-hyphema syndrome diagnosed during treatment with endocyclophotocoagulation (ECP)

Journal Article American Journal of Ophthalmology Case Reports · June 1, 2022 Purpose: To describe uveitis-glaucoma-hyphema (UGH) syndrome secondary to a posterior chamber intraocular lens (PCIOL) within the capsular bag in which pathogenic changes to the ciliary body were observed and treated with endocyclophotocoagulation (ECP). O ... Full text Cite