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Kelly Walton Muir

Associate 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 Appointments & Affiliations


Associate Professor of Ophthalmology · 2017 - Present Ophthalmology, Glaucoma, Ophthalmology
Fellowship Director · 2015 - Present Ophthalmology, Clinical Science Departments

Recent Publications


Impact of neighborhood-level deprivation on glaucoma prevalence and treatment: A review of the literature.

Journal Article Surv Ophthalmol · June 10, 2025 We summarize the existing literature describing the associations between neighborhood-level socioeconomic indices and various glaucoma-related health outcomes. Glaucoma remains one of the leading causes of blindness worldwide, and while risk factors have b ... Full text Link to item Cite

Eye Care in Federally Qualified Health Centers.

Journal Article Ophthalmology · October 2024 PURPOSE: To assess changes in vision care availability at Federally Qualified Health Centers (FQHCs) between 2017 and 2021 and whether neighborhood-level demographic social risk factors (SRFs) associated with eye care services provided by FQHCs. DESIGN: Se ... Full text Link to item Cite
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Recent Grants


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

ResearchCo Investigator · Awarded by National Institutes of Health · 2024 - 2026

VA IPA Malina Sexton

ResearchPrincipal Investigator · Awarded by Durham Veterans Affairs Medical Center · 2018 - 2021

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Education, Training & Certifications


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