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Katy Liu

Assistant Professor of Ophthalmology
Ophthalmology, Glaucoma
2351 Erwin Road, Box 3802, Durham, NC 27705

Overview


We study the role of the immune system in the outflow tract of the eye, intraocular pressure regulation, and glaucoma.

Current Appointments & Affiliations


Assistant Professor of Ophthalmology · 2022 - Present Ophthalmology, Glaucoma, Ophthalmology

In the News


Published June 1, 2021
Six School of Medicine Physician-Scientists selected to receive Strong Start Awards

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Recent Publications


Suspicious eyes - Elvis's glaucoma battle.

Journal Article J Med Biogr · May 2025 Elvis Presley (1935-1977) is an iconic figure in modern pop culture. Although many of his medical conditions have been the subject of extensive speculation, less is known about his ophthalmological problems, including steroid-induced glaucoma caused by a l ... Full text Link to item Cite

Low-Dose Valacyclovir in Herpes Zoster Ophthalmicus: The Zoster Eye Disease Randomized Clinical Trial.

Journal Article JAMA Ophthalmol · April 1, 2025 IMPORTANCE: High-quality evidence regarding suppressive valacyclovir treatment in herpes zoster ophthalmicus (HZO) is necessary to guide care. OBJECTIVE: To determine whether suppressive valacyclovir compared with placebo delays the occurrence of new or wo ... Full text Link to item Cite

Low-Dose Valacyclovir for Postherpetic Neuralgia in the Zoster Eye Disease Study: A Randomized Clinical Trial.

Journal Article JAMA Ophthalmol · April 1, 2025 IMPORTANCE: Evidence regarding suppressive valacyclovir treatment on postherpetic neuralgia is necessary to guide care. OBJECTIVE: To test the hypothesis that suppressive treatment with 1000 mg/d of oral valacyclovir for 12 months reduces the prevalence, s ... Full text Link to item Cite
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Recent Grants


Tissue Resident Macrophages in Outflow Homeostasis and Glaucoma

ResearchPrincipal Investigator · Awarded by Research To Prevent Blindness, Inc. · 2024 - 2028

Measurement of Episcleral Venous Pressure in Mice

ResearchPrincipal Investigator · Awarded by American Glaucoma Society · 2024 - 2026

Macrophages in the Conventional Outflow Tract

ResearchPrincipal Investigator · Awarded by Chandler-Grant Glaucoma Society · 2024 - 2026

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Education, Training & Certifications


University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill, School of Medicine · 2014 MD./PhD.