Kelly W. Muir, MD, MHSc
Glaucoma Specialist, Ophthalmologist
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About Me
I feel very privileged to take care of patients at the Duke Eye Center. I believe that everyone deserves state-of-the art and compassionate eye care and strive to provide both to my patients. I particularly enjoy working with my patients to develop the plan of care that is tailored to their needs. Many of my patients have glaucoma or are at risk for glaucoma, although I also take care of people with general eye conditions such as cataract. My research focuses on helping patients with glaucoma self-manage their disease by improving patient educational materials, studying communication between patients and doctors, and developing a novel eyedrop bottle that helps patients instill their eyedrops correctly. My North Carolina roots run deep- originally from Charlotte, I am fortunate to have been educated both at UNC and Duke, my husband works at Duke and my three daughters were born in Duke Hospital.
- Associate Professor of Ophthalmology, Ophthalmology, Glaucoma 2017
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Areas of Expertise
- Minimally Invasive Glaucoma Surgery
- Cataract Surgery
- Glaucoma
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.
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Clinical Focus and Research
My goal is to reduce blindness from glaucoma. My research focuses on making it easier for patients to take their glaucoma medications. I have studied patient/provider communication, developed resources to help patients understand and remember to take their medications, and developed a new eyedrop bottle that makes taking eyedrops easier for some patients. My work has been funded by the National Institutes of Health, the US Department of Veterans Affairs, and the American Glaucoma Society.
- VA IPA Malina Sexton awarded by Durham Veterans Affairs Medical Center 2018 - 2021
- Muir, K. W., C. Santiago-Turla, S. S. Stinnett, L. W. Herndon, R. R. Allingham, P. Challa, and P. P. Lee. “Health literacy and vision-related quality of life.” Br J Ophthalmol 92, no. 6 (June 2008): 779–82. https://doi.org/10.1136/bjo.2007.134452.
- Muir, Kelly W., Lois Duncan, Laura B. Enyedi, David K. Wallace, and Sharon F. Freedman. “Central corneal thickness: congenital cataracts and aphakia.” Am J Ophthalmol 144, no. 4 (October 2007): 502–6. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ajo.2007.06.004.
- Muir, Kelly W., Lois Duncan, Laura B. Enyedi, and Sharon F. Freedman. “Central corneal thickness in children: Racial differences (black vs. white) and correlation with measured intraocular pressure.” J Glaucoma 15, no. 6 (December 2006): 520–23. https://doi.org/10.1097/01.ijg.0000212284.78045.45.
- Novack, G. D., K. W. Muir, P. A. Newman-Casey, and A. L. Robin. “Ocular Hypotensive Medications: Adherence and Performance.” In Glaucoma: Second Edition, 1:521–24, 2015. https://doi.org/10.1016/B978-0-7020-5193-7.00049-2.
- Lim, A., K. Muir, J. A. Giaconi, A. Turner, C. Hung, W. D. Hu, L. Vickers, S. S. Ong, and M. T. Bhatti. “Glaucoma.” In The Ophthalmology Clinical Trials Handbook, 245–97, 2015.
- Dahshan, Deena, Nicholas Johnson, Rawan El-Hamdani, and Kelly W. Muir. “Accessibility and Cultural Inclusivity of Online Glaucoma-Based Video Content for Patient Education.” In J Glaucoma, 32:613–18, 2023. https://doi.org/10.1097/IJG.0000000000002174.
- Song, Ailin, Nicholas A. Johnson, Delaram Mirzania, Alexandria M. Ayala, Kelly W. Muir, and Atalie C. Thompson. “Factors Associated with Ophthalmology Referral and Adherence in a Teleretinal Screening Program: Insights from a Federally Qualified Health Center.” In Clin Ophthalmol, 16:3019–31, 2022. https://doi.org/10.2147/OPTH.S380629.
- Hein, Aaron M., Jullia A. Rosdahl, Hayden B. Bosworth, Sandra L. Woolson, Maren K. Olsen, Miriam A. Kirshner, and Kelly W. Muir. “The Relationship of Self-Report and Medication Possession With Glaucoma Medication Administration Success.” In J Glaucoma, 28:e46–48, 2019. https://doi.org/10.1097/IJG.0000000000001136.
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.