Edward G. Buckley, MD
Neuro-ophthalmologist, Ophthalmologist, Pediatric Ophthalmologist
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About Me
I first came to Duke University to become an electrical engineer. After I earned that degree, I wanted a career with a closer connection to others. I stayed at Duke to earn a medical degree. I am now the director of Duke’s pediatric ophthalmology fellowship program, widely regarded as one of the best in the country. I am a former chair of the American Board of Ophthalmology, former chair of the Ophthalmology Section of the American Academy of Pediatrics, and a past-president of the American Association of Pediatric Ophthalmology and Strabismus (APPOS). I have also been honored with a lifetime achievement award. I am currently the editor-in-chief of the Journal of AAPOS. As Vice Dean of Education, I am responsible for overseeing the education program for the School of Medicine. I was also a strategist in the launching of Duke’s partnership with the National University of Singapore (NUS) for a sister medical school based on the Duke medical curriculum.
- James Pitzer Gills, III, M.D. and Joy Gills Distinguished Professor of Ophthalmology in the School of Medicine, Ophthalmology 2015
- Vice President of Duke-National University Singapore Affairs, Ophthalmology 2025
- Chair, Department of Ophthalmology, Ophthalmology 2014
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Areas of Expertise
- Eye Movement Disorders
- Double Vision
- Adult Strabismus
Ratings and Reviews
The ratings and reviews are based on patient responses to the overall provider rating question from the survey. The question reads: “Using any number from 0 to 10, where 0 is the worst provider possible and 10 is the best provider possible, what number would you use to rate this provider?” Responses are converted to a 5-point rating system and applied consistently to all providers. Learn more about our survey process. Patients who see some types of providers receive a different version of the patient satisfaction survey. Those results are not available on DukeHealth.org.
Training and Education
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Clinical Focus and Research
- RPB UNRESTRICTED GRANT (Calendar Year 2024) awarded by Research To Prevent Blindness, Inc. 2021 - 2025
- School of Medicine 2024 Biddle awarded by Mary Duke Biddle Foundation 2024 - 2024
- School of Medicine 2023 Biddle awarded by Mary Duke Biddle Foundation 2023 - 2023
- Buckley, Edward G. “Safety of transscleral-sutured intraocular lenses in children.” J AAPOS 12, no. 5 (October 2008): 431–39. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jaapos.2008.04.016.
- Fernandez, Mark M., Edward G. Buckley, and Natalie A. Afshari. “Descemet stripping automated endothelial keratoplasty in a child.” J AAPOS 12, no. 3 (June 2008): 314–16. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jaapos.2008.03.002.
- Williams, R Sanders, Patrick J. Casey, Robert K. Kamei, Edward G. Buckley, Khee Chee Soo, Michael H. Merson, Ranga K. Krishnan, and Victor J. Dzau. “A global partnership in medical education between Duke University and the National University of Singapore.” Acad Med 83, no. 2 (February 2008): 122–27. https://doi.org/10.1097/ACM.0b013e318160b8bc.
- Buckley, E. G., M. Gearinger, J. Jing, and T. Mahmoud. “Optic nerve malformations.” In Pediatric Retina, 117–45, 2011. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-642-12041-1_5.
- Buckley, E. G. “General principles in the surgical treatment of paralytic strabismus.” In Pediatric Ophthalmology: Current Thought and A Practical Guide, 179–91, 2009. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-540-68632-3_14.
- Enyedi, L. B., and E. G. Buckley. “CONGENITAL ESOTROPIA 743.69 (Infantile Esotropia).” In Roy and Fraunfelder’s Current Ocular Therapy, Sixth Edition, 408–9, 2007. https://doi.org/10.1016/B978-1-4160-2447-7.50225-5.
- Beck, R. W., R. L. Gal, M. T. Bhatti, M. C. Brodsky, E. G. Buckley, G. A. Chrousos, J. Corbett, et al. “Visual function more than 10 years after optic neuritis: Experience of the optic neuritis treatment trial. (vol 137, pg 77, 2004).” In AMERICAN JOURNAL OF OPHTHALMOLOGY, 138:322–322. ELSEVIER SCIENCE INC, 2004.
- Buckley, E. G. “Guidelines for the surgical treatment of paralytic strabismus.” In AT THE CROSSINGS: PEDIATRIC OPHTHALMOLOGY AND STRABISMUS, edited by R. J. Balkan, G. S. Ellis, and H. S. Eustis, 173–97. KUGLER PUBLICATIONS BV, 2004.
- Buckley, E. G. “Diplopia after LASIK surgery.” In AT THE CROSSINGS: PEDIATRIC OPHTHALMOLOGY AND STRABISMUS, edited by R. J. Balkan, G. S. Ellis, and H. S. Eustis, 55–66. KUGLER PUBLICATIONS BV, 2004.
Insurance Accepted
Duke Health contracts with most major health insurance carriers and transplant networks, including the ones listed below.
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Aetna
- Aetna Choice POS, Aetna Choice POS II
- Aetna Elect Choice HMO, Aetna Open Access Elect Choice
- Aetna Health Network Only, Aetna Health Network Option
- Aetna HMO
- Aetna Limited Benefit Insurance PPO
- Aetna Managed Choice POS
- Aetna Medicare Assure Plan (HMO D-SNP)
- Aetna Medicare Eagle Plan (PPO)
- Aetna Medicare Essential Plan (PPO)
- Aetna Medicare Value Plan (HMO)
- Aetna Open Access HMO, Open Access Aetna Select, Aetna Open Access Managed Choice
- Aetna Open Choice PPO
- Aetna PCP Coordinated POS Plan
- Aetna Quality Point of Service (QPOS)
- Aetna Select HMO
- Aetna Traditional Choice
- Aetna Voluntary Indemnity Group Plan
- Aetna Whole Health – Duke WakeMed WKCC
- Aetna/CVS Health
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Ambetter
- Ambetter of North Carolina
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Blue Cross Blue Shield of NC
- Blue Advantage
- Blue Medicare (HMO, PPO)*
- Blue Options (123, PPO, HSA)
- Blue Select
- NC State Employees Health Plan
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*Duke HomeCare and Hospice does not participate in the plan.
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Cigna
- Cigna Behavioral Health (*Limited eligibility)
- Cigna Choice Plus
- Cigna Connect Individual Family Plan
- Cigna Open Access
- Cigna Open Access Plus
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*Please call Cigna Behavioral Heath to see if the provider is participating in your plan.
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Duke Group Plans
- Duke Basic
- Duke Select
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Experience Health
- Experience Health Medicare Advantage (HMO) Plan
- Gateway Health Alliance
- Healthgram
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Humana
- Humana Choice (PPO)
- Humana Choice - Medicare Advantage (PPO)
- Humana ChoiceCare - Medicare Advantage (PPO)
- Humana Gold Choice - Medicare Advantage (PFFS)
- Humana Gold Plus - Medicare Advantage (HMO)
- Humana Medicare Advantage Group Plan - NC State Retirees
- MedCost
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Medicare
- First Medicare Direct
- Medicare Part A
- Medicare Part B
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NC Medicaid
- AmeriHealth Caritas North Carolina
- Carolina Complete Health
- NC Medicaid Direct
- WellCare of North Carolina
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TRICARE
- TRICARE Prime
- TRICARE Prime Remote
- TRICARE Select
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United Healthcare
- AARP Medicare Advantage Plan 2 (HMO-POS)
- AARP Medicare Complete (HMO, PPO)*
- AARP Medicare Complete Essential (HMO)*
- All Savers Alternate Funding
- All Savers Fully Insured
- United Healthcare (HMO, PPO, POS)**
- United Healthcare Charter/Charter Balance/Charter Plus
- United Healthcare Choice/Choice Plus
- United Healthcare Core/Core Essential
- United Healthcare Navigate/Navigate Plus/Navigate Balanced
- United Healthcare Option PPO
- United Healthcare Passport Connect Choice/Choice Plus
- United Healthcare Passport Connect Options PPO
- United Healthcare Select/Select Plus
- United Healthcare Shared Services - Harvard Pilgrim/UHC Options PPO Network
- United Medical Resources (UMR)
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*Duke HomeCare and Hospice and mental health providers do not participate with the plan.
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**Duke Health does not participate in UHC plans on the Health Insurance Marketplace.
Before scheduling your appointment, we strongly recommend you contact your insurance company to verify that the Duke Health location or provider you plan to visit is included in your network. Your insurance company will also be able to inform you of any co-payments, co–insurances, or deductibles that will be your responsibility. If you proceed in scheduling an appointment and your health insurance benefits do not participate with Duke, your out of pocket liability may be higher. We will contact you regarding your coverage and patient liability. If you are uninsured, learn more about our financial assistance policy.