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Kelly Walton Muir

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

Overview


Kelly W. Muir, MD, specializes in the medical and surgical management of glaucoma, cataracts and general eye disease. Her research focuses on optimizing the quality of care that glaucoma patients receive by improving patient education materials, studying patient and physician communication, and developing a novel eye drop bottle that makes it easier for patients to administer their glaucoma drops.  Her research has been funded by the American Glaucoma Society, the National Eye Institute, and the Veterans Health Administration. Dr. Muir also teaches medical students, residents, and fellows about glaucoma and other ophthalmologic conditions. Dr. Muir is fellowship-trained, board-certified and a member of the American Academy of Ophthalmology and American Glaucoma Society.

Current Duke Appointments & Affiliations


Professor of Ophthalmology · 2025 - Present Ophthalmology, Glaucoma, Ophthalmology
Chief, Glaucoma Division · 2026 - Present Ophthalmology, Glaucoma, Ophthalmology

Recent Scholarly Works


Validation of Automated Fixed Force Applanation Tonometry.

Journal article Ophthalmol Sci · October 2026 PURPOSE: To validate fixed force applanation tonometry against traditional Goldmann applanation tonometry (GAT) and compare interuser reproducibility. DESIGN: Prospective cross-sectional pilot study. SUBJECTS: Patients presenting for their routine eye care ... Full text Link to item Cite

Relationship of Neighborhood Socioeconomic Deprivation with Glaucoma Severity and Medication Adherence in Veterans.

Journal article J Glaucoma · September 7, 2026 PRCIS: In a cohort of 200 veterans with glaucoma, neighborhood socioeconomic deprivation was not significantly associated with disease severity or medication adherence. These findings suggest that the integrated Veterans Health Administration system may mi ... Full text Link to item Cite

Beyond the Visual Field: Psychosocial Determinants of Psychological Distress in Primary Open-Angle Glaucoma.

Journal article Am J Ophthalmol · August 10, 2026 OBJECTIVE: To identify psychosocial and clinical predictors of psychological distress in patients with primary open-angle glaucoma (POAG). DESIGN: Prospective cross-sectional study. PARTICIPANTS: 300 patients with a diagnosis of POAG were recruited from th ... Full text Link to item Cite
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Recent Grants


Duke Ophthalmology Mentored Physician Scientist Program

Inst. Training Prgm or CMEMentor · Awarded by National Institutes of Health · 2026 - 2031

The Path to Improving Diabetic Retinopathy Outcomes: Evaluating Neighborhood Characteristics and Healthcare Quality

ResearchCo Investigator · Awarded by National Institutes of Health · 2024 - 2027

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Education


Duke University · 2010 M.H.S.
Duke University · 2001 M.D.