Physicians

Director, Ophthalmology Fellowship Programs
Associate Director, Cornea and Refractive Surgery Services

Department / Division
Ophthalmology / Corneal Ophthalmology

Address
DUMC 3802
Durham, NC 27710

Appointment Telephone
919-681-3937
919-681-4089 (Vision correction)

Office Telephone
919-681-3568

Fax Telephone
919-681-7661

Training

• MD, Duke University School of Medicine, 1992

Residency

• Ophthalmology, Emory University School of Medicine (Georgia), 1993-1996

Fellowship

• Cornea and Refractive Surgery, Wills Eye Hospital (Pennsylvania), 1996-1997

Clinical Interests
Corneal transplantation, PK, DSEK, cataract surgery, multifocal IOL, ReSTOR, laser refractive surgery, LASIK, LASEK, PRK, thin-flap LASIK, IntraLASIK, Intralase, femtosecond laser, phakic IOL, Verisys, Visian ICL, Intacs ring segments

Research Interests
Dr. Terry Kim, Professor of Ophthalmology at Duke University Eye Center, received his medical degree from Duke University School of Medicine and completed his residency and chief residency in ophthalmology at Emory Eye Center. He continued with his fellowship training in Cornea and External Disease and Refractive Surgery at Wills Eye Hospital. He was then recruited to Duke University Eye Center, where he serves as principal and co-investigator on a number of research grants from the National Institutes of Health and other institutions. Dr. Kim was formerly the Director of the Residency Program and now serves as the Director of Fellowship Programs.

Dr. Kim’s academic accomplishments include his extensive publications in the peer-reviewed literature, which include over 200 journal articles, textbook chapters, and scientific abstracts. He is also co-author and co-editor of 2 well-respected textbooks on corneal diseases and cataract surgery. Dr. Kim has delivered over 200 invited lectures both nationally and internationally. His clinical and research work has earned him honors and grants from the American Academy of Ophthalmology (AAO), American Society of Cataract and Refractive Surgery (ASCRS), National Institutes of Health, Fight for Sight/Research to Prevent Blindness, Heed Ophthalmic Foundation, Alcon Laboratories, and Allergan. Dr. Kim is also continually listed in Best Doctors in America, Best Doctors in North Carolina, and America’s Top Ophthalmologists. He has also been voted by his peers as one of the 250 most prominent cataract and intraocular lens surgeons in the country by Premier Surgeon, as one of the “135 Leading Ophthalmologists in America” by Becker’s ASC Review, as well as one of the “Top 50 Opinion Leaders” by Cataract and Refractive Surgery Today.

Dr. Kim serves as Chair of the Cornea Clinical Committee for the American Society of Cataract and Refractive Surgery, on the Annual Program Committee for the American Academy of Ophthalmology, and on the Board of Directors for the Cornea Society. He was recently inducted into the International Intra-Ocular Implant Club and is consultant to the Ophthalmic Devices Panel of the FDA. Dr. Kim also sits on the Editorial Board for several journals, including Cornea, Journal of Cataract and Refractive Surgery, Ocular Surgery News, Eyeworld, Cataract & Refractive Surgery Today, Premier Surgeon, Review of Ophthalmology, Advanced Ocular Care, and Topics in Ocular Antiinfectives. As Consultant Ophthalmologist for the Duke Men's Basketball Team, Dr. Kim provides ophthalmic care for the players and coaches and has performed surgical procedures which have been featured on nationally televised programs like the Discovery Channel.

Industry Relationships and Collaborations (What's this?)

This faculty member (or a member of their immediate family) has a working relationship (i.e. consulting, research, and/or educational services) with the companies listed below. These relations have been reported to the health system leadership and, when appropriate, management plans are in place to address potential conflicts.

• Alcon Laboratories
• Bausch & Lomb, Inc.
• HyperBranch Medical Technology
• Ista Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
• Ivantis
• Ocular Systems Inc.
• Ocular Therapeutix Inc.
• Omerus
• Powervision
• SARcode Bioscience

Representative Publications
Afshari, NA; Gorovoy, MS; Yoo, SH; Kim, T; Carlson, AN; Rosenwasser, GO; Griffin, NB; McCuen, BW; Toth, CA; Price, FW; Price, M; Fernandez, MM. Dislocation of the donor graft to the posterior segment in descemet stripping automated endothelial keratoplasty. American Journal of Ophthalmology. 2012;153:638-642.e2. (2012) Abstract

DelMonte, DW; Kim, T. Anatomy and physiology of the cornea. Journal of Cataract and Refractive Surgery. 2011;37:588-598. (2011) Abstract

Gupta, PK; Bordelon, A; Vroman, DT; Afshari, NA; Kim, T. Early outcomes of descemet stripping automated endothelial keratoplasty in pseudophakic eyes with anterior chamber intraocular lenses. American Journal of Ophthalmology. 2011;151:24-28.e1. (2011) Abstract

Solomon, R; Donnenfeld, ED; Holland, EJ; Yoo, SH; Daya, S; Güell, JL; Mah, FS; Scoper, SV; Kim, T. Microbial keratitis trends following refractive surgery: results of the ASCRS infectious keratitis survey and comparisons with prior ASCRS surveys of infectious keratitis following keratorefractive procedures. Journal of Cataract and Refractive Surgery. 2011;37:1343-1350. (2011) Abstract

Feldman, BH; Kim, T. Enhanced effect of double-stacked intrastromal corneal ring segments in keratoconus. Journal of Cataract and Refractive Surgery. 2010;36:332-335. (2010) Abstract

Jun, B; Berdahl, JP; Kim, T. Thermal study of longitudinal and torsional ultrasound phacoemulsification: tracking the temperature of the corneal surface, incision, and handpiece. Journal of Cataract and Refractive Surgery. 2010;36:832-837. (2010) Abstract

Jun, B; Berdahl, JP; Kuo, AN; Cummings, TJ; Kim, T. Corneal wound architecture and integrity after torsional and mixed phacoemulsification: evaluation of standard and microincisional coaxial techniques. Ophthalmic Surgery, Lasers and Imaging. 2010;41:128-134. (2010) Abstract

Santaella, RM; Destafeno, JJ; Stinnett, SS; Proia, AD; Chang, DF; Kim, T. The effect of alpha1-adrenergic receptor antagonist tamsulosin (Flomax) on iris dilator smooth muscle anatomy. Ophthalmology. 2010;117:1743-1749. (2010) Abstract

Berdahl, JP; Johnson, CS; Proia, AD; Grinstaff, MW; Kim, T. Comparison of sutures and dendritic polymer adhesives for corneal laceration repair in an in vivo chicken model. Archives of Ophthalmology. 2009;127:442-447. (2009) Abstract

Daoud, YJ; Hutchinson, A; Wallace, DK; Song, J; Kim, T. Refractive surgery in children: treatment options, outcomes, and controversies. American Journal of Ophthalmology. 2009;147:573-582.e2. (2009) Abstract

Etter, J; Berdahl, J; Jun, B; Caldwell, M; Kim, T. Corneal wound integrity and architecture after phacoemulsification: comparative analysis of corneal wounds created by silicon and steel blades. Journal of Cataract and Refractive Surgery. 2009;35:1313-1314. (2009) Abstract

Johnson, CS; Wathier, M; Grinstaff, M; Kim, T. In vitro sealing of clear corneal cataract incisions with a novel biodendrimer adhesive. Archives of Ophthalmology. 2009;127:430-434. (2009) Abstract

Jun, B; Kuo, AN; Afshari, NA; Carlson, AN; Kim, T. Refractive change after descemet stripping automated endothelial keratoplasty surgery and its correlation with graft thickness and diameter. Cornea. 2009;28:19-23. (2009) Abstract

Reeves, SW; Ellwein, LB; Kim, T; Constantine, R; Lee, PP. Keratoconus in the Medicare population. Cornea. 2009;28:40-42. (2009) Abstract

Awdeh, RM; DeStafeno, JJ; Blackmon, DM; Cummings, TJ; Kim, T. The presence of T-lymphocyte subpopulations (CD4 and CD8) in pterygia: evaluation of the inflammatory response. Advances in Therapy. 2008;25:479-487. (2008) Abstract

Berdahl, JP; Jun, B; DeStafeno, JJ; Kim, T. Comparison of a torsional handpiece through microincision versus standard clear corneal cataract wounds. Journal of Cataract and Refractive Surgery. 2008;34:2091-2095. (2008) Abstract

Etter, J; Kim, T. Eyelash migration into a clear corneal incision following cataract surgery. Journal of Cataract and Refractive Surgery. 2008;34:1417-1418. (2008) Abstract

Holland, EJ; Lane, SS; Kim, T; Raizman, M; Dunn, S. Ocular penetration and pharmacokinetics of topical gatifloxacin 0.3% and moxifloxacin 0.5% ophthalmic solutions after keratoplasty. Cornea. 2008;27:314-319. (2008) Abstract

Kim, TI; Kim, SW; Kim, S; Kim, T; Kim, EK. Inhibition of experimental corneal neovascularization by using subconjunctival injection of bevacizumab (Avastin). Cornea. 2008;27:349-352. (2008) Abstract

Kim, TI; Kim, T; Kim, SW; Kim, EK. Comparison of corneal deposits after LASIK and PRK in eyes with granular corneal dystrophy type II. Journal of Refractive Surgery. 2008;24:392-395. (2008) Abstract

Mah, FS; O'Brien, T; Kim, T; Torkildsen, G. Evaluation of the effects of olopatadine ophthalmic solution, 0.2% on the ocular surface of patients with allergic conjunctivitis and dry eye. Current Medical Research and Opinion. 2008;24:441-447. (2008) Abstract

Berdahl, JP; DeStafeno, JJ; Kim, T. Corneal wound architecture and integrity after phacoemulsification evaluation of coaxial, microincision coaxial, and microincision bimanual techniques. Journal of Cataract and Refractive Surgery. 2007;33:510-515. (2007) Abstract

DeStafeno, JJ; Kim, T. Topical bevacizumab therapy for corneal neovascularization. Archives of Ophthalmology. 2007;125:834-836. (2007) Abstract

Degoricija, L; Johnson, CS; Wathier, M; Kim, T; Grinstaff, MW. Photo cross-linkable Biodendrimers as ophthalmic adhesives for central lacerations and penetrating keratoplasties. Investigative Ophthalmology and Visual Science. 2007;48:2037-2042. (2007) Abstract

Duarte, MC; Kim, T. Sutureless lamellar keratoplasty: a modified approach for fibrin glue application. Cornea. 2007;26:1127-1128. (2007) Abstract

Kim, T; Kharod, BV. Tissue adhesives in corneal cataract incisions. Current Opinion in Ophthalmology. 2007;18:39-43. (2007) Abstract

Kuo, AN; Kim, T. Persistent anterior chamber gas bubbles during IntraLASIK. Journal of Cataract and Refractive Surgery. 2007;33:1134-1135. (2007) Abstract

Wathier, M; Johnson, CS; Kim, T; Grinstaff, MW. Hydrogels formed by multiple peptide ligation reactions to fasten corneal transplants. Bioconjugate Chemistry. 2006;17:873-876. (2006) Abstract

Wathier, M; Johnson, MS; Carnahan, MA; Baer, C; McCuen, BW; Kim, T; Grinstaff, MW. In situ polymerized hydrogels for repairing scleral incisions used in pars plana vitrectomy procedures. ChemMedChem: chemistry enabling drug discovery. 2006;1:821-825. (2006) Abstract

Yeh, DL; Bushley, DM; Kim, T. Treatment of traumatic LASIK flap dislocation and epithelial ingrowth with fibrin glue. American Journal of Ophthalmology. 2006;141:960-962. (2006) Abstract

Ambati, BK; Higgins, E; Gupta, N; Hu, G; Kim, T; Carlson, AN; Ambati, J. Eyelid disease. Ophthalmology. 2005;112:2052-2053. (2005) Abstract

Kang, PC; Carnahan, MA; Wathier, M; Grinstaff, MW; Kim, T. Novel tissue adhesives to secure laser in situ keratomileusis flaps. Journal of Cataract and Refractive Surgery. 2005;31:1208-1212. (2005) Abstract

Kang, PC; Klintworth, GK; Kim, T; Carlson, AN; Adelman, R; Stinnett, S; Afshari, NA. Trends in the indications for penetrating keratoplasty, 1980-2001. Cornea. 2005;24:801-803. (2005) Abstract

Kim, T. Grassroots lobbying: an important tool for pharmacy. Lobbying begins in pharmacy school. Journal of the American Pharmacists Association. 2004;44:8-9. (2004) Abstract

Velazquez, AJ; Carnahan, MA; Kristinsson, J; Stinnett, S; Grinstaff, MW; Kim, T. New dendritic adhesives for sutureless ophthalmic surgical procedures: in vitro studies of corneal laceration repair. Archives of Ophthalmology. 2004;122:867-870. (2004) Abstract

Wathier, M; Jung, PJ; Carnahan, MA; Kim, T; Grinstaff, MW. Dendritic macromers as in situ polymerizing biomaterials for securing cataract incisions. Journal of the American Chemical Society. 2004;126:12744-12745. (2004) Abstract

Carnahan, MA; Middleton, C; Kim, J; Kim, T; Grinstaff, MW. Hybrid dendritic-linear polyester-ethers for in situ photopolymerization. Journal of the American Chemical Society. 2002;124:5291-5293. (2002) Abstract

Kim, T; Hasan, SA. A new technique for repairing descemet membrane detachments using intracameral gas injection. Archives of Ophthalmology. 2002;120:181-183. (2002) Abstract

Mahmoud, TH; Deramo, VA; Kim, T; Fekrat, S. Intraoperative choroidal hemorrhage in the Osler-Rendu-Weber syndrome. American Journal of Ophthalmology. 2002;133:282-284. (2002) Abstract

Miki, D; Dastgheib, K; Kim, T; Pfister-Serres, A; Smeds, KA; Inoue, M; Hatchell, DL; Grinstaff, MW. A photopolymerized sealant for corneal lacerations. Cornea. 2002;21:393-399. (2002) Abstract

Mostafavi, R; Fekrat, S; Toth, CA; Kim, T. LASIK and vitreous pathology after LASIK. Ophthalmology. 2002;109:624. (2002) Abstract

Dutton, JJ; Hasan, SA; Edelhauser, HF; Kim, T; Springs, CL; Broocker, G. Anesthesia for intraocular surgery. Survey of Ophthalmology. 2001;46:172-184. (2001) Abstract

Kim, T; Krishnasamy, S; Meyer, CH; Toth, CA. Induced corneal astigmatism after macular translocation surgery with scleral infolding. Ophthalmology. 2001;108:1203-1208. (2001) Abstract

Kim, T; Sorenson, AL; Krishnasamy, S; Carlson, AN; Edelhauser, HF. Acute corneal endothelial changes after laser in situ keratomileusis. Cornea. 2001;20:597-602. (2001) Abstract

Anderson, NJ; Woods, WD; Kim, T; Rudnick, DE; Edelhauser, HF. Intracameral anesthesia: in vitro iris and corneal uptake and washout of 1% lidocaine hydrochloride. Archives of Ophthalmology. 1999;117:225-232. (1999) Abstract