Beth R. Friedland
Ophthalmologist
5306 NC Highway 55 Suite 102 Durham North Carolina, 27713About
Beth R. Friedland, MD, works at Park Ophthalmology in North Carolina. She has great expertise and interest in ocular gerontology, pediatric ophthalmology, occupational eye safety, and laser eye safety. For her excellence and leadership skills, Dr. Friedland was honored in 2011 with a BusinessLeader Women Extraordinaire Award and the Triangle Businesswoman of the Year Award. Having such a love for what she does, she also is an active volunteer with Eye Care America, a public service foundation of the American Academy of Ophthalmology, to reduce avoidable blindness and severe visual impairment by raising awareness about eye disease and care and much more. Dr. Friedland is also a Clinical Associate Professor at the UNC-Chapel Hill School of Medicine, sharing her experiences and knowledge, and educating future Ophthalmologists.
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Education and Training
University of Florida
Board Certification
Board Certified Diplomate of the American Academy of Ophthalmology
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Beth R. Friedland's Expert Contributions
I accidentally got eye makeup remover in my eyes and it is burning in spite of using water on them. What should I do now?
You can flush your eyes with a saline eyewash, which will be more soothing than water. If the irritation and burning persist, you may have a chemical burn to the lining of the eyes the conjunctiva, so may need to go to your ophthalmologist or to the ER. Beth R. Friedland, M.D. READ MORE
Areas of expertise and specialization
Faculty Titles & Positions
- Local and Regional Public Speaking-including China, Israel, and Europe -
- Clinical Associate Professor at the UNC-Chapel Hill School of Medicine -
Awards
- BusinessLeader Women Extraordinaire Award in 2011
- Triangle Businesswoman of the Year Award
Internships
- Duke University Medical Center
Fellowships
- Florida Lions Eye Bank, University of Florida, Harvard University
Professional Society Memberships
- North Carolina Society of Eye Physicians and Surgeons, Life Member of the American Medical Women's Association
Articles and Publications
- Authored the Chapter on Glaucoma Medications in The Textbook of Ocular Pharmacology
What do you attribute your success to?
She attributes her success to her great mentors, scientific curiosity, care of patients, and a passion for eye care.
Philanthropic Initiatives
Volunteering Physician with Eye Care America
Hobbies / Sports
- Hiking, Fly Fishing, Skiing, Singing, and Reading
Favorite professional publications
- Archives of Ophthalmology
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