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Arpita Maniar is an Assistant Professor at Duke Eye Center, specializing in Ophthalmology since September 2023. She is part of the ocular oncology division and is fellowship-trained in ocular oncology and oculoplastic surgery. Arpita provides comprehensive care for a wide variety of benign and malignant tumors affecting the eyes and surrounding structures across all age groups. Her practice includes managing common ocular tumors such as melanoma and lymphoma, as well as ocular metastasis and retinoblastoma, and eyelid tumors including squamous cell and basal cell carcinoma. She also addresses the ocular side effects of systemic chemotherapeutic drugs and collaborates with specialists in radiation oncology, interventional radiology, medical oncology, ENT, and neurosurgery to deliver comprehensive cancer care. Arpita's research interests are focused on studying ocular melanomas and retinoblastomas. She has published several peer-reviewed journal articles and book chapters on these conditions and has delivered talks at regional, national, and international conferences. Arpita is a member of the American Academy of Ophthalmology, the Association for Research in Vision and Ophthalmology, and the India Ophthalmological Society. Her commitment to effective communication and individualized care is a fundamental aspect of her practice.
Department of Ophthalmology • Duke University
Worked in the Department of Ophthalmology, focusing on ocular oncology.
Department of Biomedical Engineering (MS program)