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Leon Walker Herndon Jr.

Professor of Ophthalmology
Ophthalmology, Glaucoma
Box 3802 Med Ctr, Durham, NC 27710
Wadsworth Bldg, Durham, NC 27710

Selected Grants


Eyes of Africa: The Genetics of Blindness

ResearchSignificant Contributor · Awarded by University of Ibadan · 2017 - 2023

GTS100-PAR: GLAUKOS ISTENT TRABECULAR MICRO-BYPASS STENT SYSTEM IN CONJUNCTION WITH CATARACT SURGERY POSTMARKET REGISTRY

Clinical TrialPrincipal Investigator · Awarded by Glaukos Corporation · 2014 - 2019

Genomic Convergence in Primary Open Angle Glaucoma

ResearchConsultant · Awarded by National Institutes of Health · 2004 - 2010

Genetic Studies of POAG in Ghana, West Africa

ResearchInvestigator · Awarded by National Institutes of Health · 2003 - 2007

External Relationships


  • Alcon, Inc
  • Allergan
  • Balance Ophthalmics
  • Glaukos Corporation
  • New World Medical, Inc
  • Alcon, Inc
  • Allergan
  • Balance Ophthalmics
  • Glaukos Corporation
  • New World Medical, Inc
  • Ocular Therapeutix Inc.
  • Sight Sciences

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