Dr. Corina Busuioc

Assistant Professor

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Biography

Corina Adela Busuioc is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Ophthalmology at Duke University. She specializes in ocular surface disease management treatments, including severe dry eye, keratoconus, complex ocular surface diseases, and conditions such as Graft versus Host Disease, Sjogren’s Syndrome, and Steven Johnson Syndrome. Dr. Busuioc is skilled in prescribing and fitting specialty contact lenses as well as scleral lenses and the PROSE device, which is pivotal in custom medical treatment to replace and support damaged ocular functions. Her work significantly improves patients' vision while reducing pain and light sensitivity. She derives great satisfaction from helping patients restore their vision and witnessing their regained sense of hope and life. Dr. Busuioc completed her Fellowship in Cornea and Contact Lens Research at the University of Houston and holds an O.D. from the same institution. She actively participates in research and has contributed to publications in the field of ophthalmology, focusing on innovative approaches to ocular health.

Research Interests

Experience

Medical Instructor

2022-01-01 — Present

Department of Ophthalmology • Duke University

Provided instruction and clinical supervision in the Department of Ophthalmology while engaging in research activities.

Requirements for Duke University

Master Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3.2
TOEFL
Listening
Required:22
Reading
Required:22
Writing
Required:24
Speaking
Required:26
Total
Required:90
IELTS
Overall
Required:7
Prerequisites
Multivariable Calculus Introduction to Physics (mechanics) Introduction to Chemistry
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Specialization Notes

Department of Biomedical Engineering (MS program)