Dr. Farid Khan

Dr. John Bradley Allen is a fellowship-trained retina specialist who cares for patients with both common and complex vitreoretinal conditions. He graduated with highest honors from the University of Georgia with dual bachelor’s degrees in biology and psychology, then earned his medical degree at the Medical College of Georgia. After an internship at the University of Tennessee at Chattanooga, he completed ophthalmology residency and a vitreoretinal surgery fellowship at The Ohio State University. Dr. Allen offers comprehensive retina care—from diagnosis and monitoring to advanced procedures such as intravitreal injections, laser therapy, and vitrectomy. He believes the best outcomes come from clear explanations and shared decision-making, and he takes time to tailor each plan to the patient’s goals and lifestyle. He has participated in clinical trials and remains engaged with new therapies that may expand options for people with retinal disease.

Dr. Lekha K. Desai is a vitreoretinal surgeon who cares for the full spectrum of medical and surgical retina conditions. She completed a seven-year combined BS/MD program at The College of New Jersey and Rutgers New Jersey Medical School, followed by an internship and ophthalmology residency at Rutgers NJMS. She then pursued fellowship training in vitreoretinal surgery at the UC Davis Eye Center, gaining extensive experience in advanced techniques and resident education.At North Carolina Retina Associates, Dr. Desai treats age-related macular degeneration, diabetic retinopathy, retinal tears and detachments, macular diseases, and urgent symptoms such as flashes and floaters. She performs vitrectomy, scleral buckle surgery, and intravitreal injections, and is known for a compassionate, relationship-based approach. Dr. Desai has been recognized with honors including the Father O’Reilly Resident Award for Compassion and a Women in Retina travel grant, and she volunteers her skills to care for underserved patients, including work at a charity hospital in southern India.

Dr. Duncan Berry is a fellowship-trained ophthalmologist who specializes in vitreoretinal diseases and surgery. He treats patients across the Charlotte region and focuses on diagnosing and managing retina conditions that can threaten sight, including diabetic retinopathy, age-related macular degeneration, and retinal vein occlusion. Dr. Berry earned a Bachelor of Arts in English from Davidson College and received his medical degree from the Medical University of South Carolina, where he was selected as an anatomy tutor and graduated as a Presidential Scholar. He completed ophthalmology residency at the Duke University Eye Center and then pursued a combined vitreoretinal surgery and medical retina fellowship at Emory University. He has contributed to research through peer-reviewed publications and presentations at national and international ophthalmology meetings, bringing an evidence-informed approach to patient care.