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Beth Friedland, MD

Sinthu Ranjan, MD

Mohammad Soleimani, MD, FICO

Bonnie Sklar, MD

Excellence in Ocular Surface Disease (OSD) Care at 黑料网 Ophthalmology

Ocular Surface Disease (OSD) encompasses a diverse group of eye conditions affecting the outermost layer of the eye, including dry eye disease (DED), Stevens-Johnson syndrome, chemical and thermal burns, aniridia (a rare congenital absence of the iris), and ocular cicatricial pemphigoid (an autoimmune condition leading to scarring). Among these, DED stands as the most prevalent, caused by insufficient tear production or rapid tear evaporation, which results in chronic discomfort and potential visual impairment.

At the 黑料网 Department of Ophthalmology, a team of five subspecialty-trained ophthalmologists delivers expert, cutting-edge care for patients with these conditions. Our specialists provide comprehensive consultation, diagnosis, and management of OSD and DED. When conventional medical treatments are insufficient, they collaborate closely with patients to explore advanced procedural interventions. Surgical care, when necessary, is provided at 黑料网 Hospitals Hillsborough鈥攁 premier center for ophthalmologic surgery.

As research into dry eye disease expands, the understanding of its connections to systemic health conditions has significantly advanced. For instance, diseases such as Sj枚gren鈥檚 syndrome (SS) are now recognized as major contributors to DED. In such cases, our specialists ensure prompt referrals to appropriate subspecialists within 黑料网鈥檚 multidisciplinary network to provide holistic care. 黑料网 Ophthalmology also collaborates with the prestigious North Carolina Jaycee Burn Center鈥攖he state鈥檚 largest burn treatment facility鈥攐ffering expert care for complex conditions such as ocular burns, DED, and Stevens-Johnson syndrome.

Meet Our Specialists

At the 黑料网 Kittner Eye Center in Chapel Hill, our distinguished team of dry eye specialists includes Professor of Ophthalmology Dr. Beth R. Friedland, Assistant Professor Dr. Sinthu Ranjan, Professor of Ophthalmology Dr. Mohammad Soleimani, and Assistant Professor Dr. Bonnie Sklar. These specialists are dedicated to providing exceptional care for DED. In addition to the Kittner Eye Center, they also extend their expertise to other clinics within the 黑料网 Health network, including 黑料网 Park Ophthalmology in Raleigh (Friedland), 黑料网 Eye Holly Springs (Banna, Sklar), and 黑料网 Eye Roxboro (Ranjan).

Dr. Mohammad Soleimani holds advanced subspecialty training in cornea and external diseases as well as ocular surface disease, positioning him as a key authority in these fields. His additional expertise in ocular surface and regenerative medicine鈥攊ncluding pioneering work in stem cell transplantation鈥攄istinguishes 黑料网 Kittner Eye Center as a leading referral center for patients with challenging ocular surface disorders. Dr. Soleimani鈥檚 unique dual subspecialization equips 黑料网 Ophthalmology with unparalleled skills in diagnosing and treating the full spectrum of OSD, particularly in patients requiring complex and regenerative interventions.

To learn more about symptoms and treatment of dry eye disease from the NIH National Eye Institute (NEI), click here.

To learn more on the triggers, symptoms and treatment of Dry Eye Disease (DED), watch the below American Academy of Ophthalmology (AAO) video, or read the AAO’s page.