Lloyd Williams

Director, Duke Global Ophthalmology

Director, Refractive Surgery, Opthamology

Assistant Professor of Ophthalmology

Affiliate, Duke Global Health Institute

Lloyd Williams

Contact

lloyd.williams@duke.edu

(919) 681-6246

2351 Erwin Road, Box 3802, Durham, NC 27705

Lloyd Williams

Director, Duke Global Ophthalmology

Director, Refractive Surgery, Opthamology

Assistant Professor of Ophthalmology

Affiliate, Duke Global Health Institute

Dr. Williams began his career in engineering after completing bachelor’s and master’s degrees in materials science and engineering. After doing medical research as an engineer, he went on to complete a master’s degree in Physiology and a PhD in neuroscience working on projects to develop and understand devices for identifying volatile organic compounds.

He is a corneal fellowship-trained ophthalmologist specializing in medical and surgical diseases of the cornea and anterior segment of the eye. Dr. Williams performs corneal transplants including DSEK for corneal transplantation and cataract surgery including astigmatism and presbyopia correcting intraocular lenses and lens exchange. He also performs vision correction surgery including bladeless IntraLase LASIK as well as surface ablation photorefractive keratectomy (PRK), refractive lens exchange (RLE), and Implantable Collamer Lens (ICL).  In addition, he performs other anterior segment surgery including pterygium and conjunctival surgery.

Dr. Williams is a member of the American Academy of Ophthalmology, the American Society of Cataract and Refractive Surgeons. Dr. Williams continues to be active in international ophthalmology and humanitarian work. He is the founder and chairman of the board of HelpMercy International and a founder of the MoranCore ophthalmology educational website.

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