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Fast Treatment at Orthopaedic Urgent Care

Knee injuries, ankle sprains, dislocated shoulders, and broken bones occur without warning. When they happen, skip the crowded ER and general urgent care. That’s for sick people. Duke Orthopaedic Urgent Care offers fast treatment for your injury for lower co-pays and minimal exposure to illness. Open daily. No appointment needed.

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Duke Glaucoma Research Leads to Vision-Saving Treatment

For years, glaucoma was robbing Josie Paige’s vision despite two surgeries to halt her rising eye pressure. In February 2025, Duke Health glaucoma specialist Leon Herndon, MD, inserted a device in her left eye that Duke-published research showed was more effective at reducing eye pressure than the standard of care. Paige’s eye pressure dropped, and her prognosis is good. “There’s no cure for glaucoma,” Dr. Herndon said, “but she should keep her sight for the rest of her life.”

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Facial Plastic Surgery After Skin Cancer Yields Impressive Results

Over the course of a year, Charles Stanley, 77, had skin cancer three times near his eye, where it is tricky to remove, and even more difficult to reconstruct the resultant wound. Following oculoplastic reconstructive surgery at Duke Health, “most people that glance at me can’t even tell that I’ve had surgery,” said Stanley. “Duke has been excellent in every aspect of my care. I wouldn’t go anywhere else.”