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Photo of the Optical Shop
The Optical Shop is conveniently located within the Eye Clinic in ACC building and offers a complete line of attractive frames, prescription lenses, visual aids and accessories.

Make An Appointment
Photo of the lobby Scheduling Office
9:00am to 5:00pm Mon - Fri
919-966-5509

Emergency Eye Care, Nights and Weekends
919-966-4131 Ask for the ophthalmologist on call.

Dept of Ophthalmology General Information
919-966-5296

There are several ways to make an appointment with the Department of Ophthalmology:
  1. Call the Department of Ophthalmology Scheduling Center:
    919-966-5509

  2. Write a letter to:
    UNC Department of Ophthalmology
    Communications Center
    2nd Floor ACC Bldg CB 7720
    Chapel Hill, NC 27599

  3. Visit the Ophthalmology Scheduling Center:
    UNC Eye Clinic
    2nd Floor Ambulatory Care Center
    Chapel Hill, NC

The First Visit
Patients are requested to bring glasses or contact lenses currently being used with them, along with any other visual aids or prostheses. Also, patients should bring with them all medications, including ointments or drops, and medication being taken for other health reasons. Patients should bring all X-ray films (not simply written reports) including MRI and CT scans. Patients should plan on the first visit lasting two and one-half hours and return visits one hour. Patients should have someone with them who can drive home since their eyes will be dilated and vision will be restricted.

The following information is necessary for an appointment with the Department of Ophthalmology:
  • Full name with correct spelling
  • Social security number
  • Date of birth
  • Mailing address
  • Daytime phone number
  • Chief complaint or reason for appointment
  • Names of caregivers (if any) to whom a report should be sent
  • Name and address of referring physician or optometrist
  • Letter of referral from referring physician or optometrist
A Routine Appointment
Patients who have appointments for routine eye examinations will be asked to complete a medical and family history questionnaire (first appointment only). Patients next receive a routine examination to check for vision and glaucoma. The physician also examines both the front and the back of the eye for any disorders or abnormalities. If a problem is suspected, the physician may do one or more of the following:
  • Photograph the eyes
  • Prescribe glasses or contact lenses
  • Prescribe medication
  • Schedule appointment for additional evaluation
  • Test visual fields