Dr. Jimmie Riggins
Location
Areas of Expertise
About Me
Dr. Wayne Riggins is a board-certified ophthalmologist and optometrist at Cape Fear Eye Associates in Fayetteville, North Carolina, where he has practiced since 1999. He holds board certifications in both ophthalmology and optometry and has a long history of service in the U.S. Army Medical Corps, including roles as Chief of Ophthalmology at Womack Army Medical Center. Dr. Riggins also serves as a Clinical Instructor of Surgery at Uniformed Services University of Health Sciences.
Dr. Riggins' clinical expertise encompasses a wide range of ophthalmic conditions and procedures. He specializes in cataract surgery, refractive surgery, glaucoma surgery, strabismus surgery, corneal transplants, oculoplastic surgery, and neonatal eye exams. He has also been actively involved in clinical research, particularly in the screening and management of retinopathy of prematurity, a condition affecting premature infants.
Patients describe Dr. Riggins as exceptionally concerned and skilled, noting improvements in their vision after cataract surgery. His practice is dedicated to providing comprehensive eye care to the Fayetteville community.
Training
Department of Ophthalmology
1993Walter Reed National Military Medical Center
ResidencyInternship
1989Walter Reed National Military Medical Center
ResidencyM.D
1988Uniformed Services University of Health Sciences
Medical SchoolO.D
1981University of Houston College of Optometry
Masters / PhD
B.S
1977Mercer University
Undergraduate
Publications & Press
Quantitatively comparing weekly changes in retinal vascular characteristics of eyes eventually treated versus not treated for retinopathy of prematurity
Journal of AAPOS•2021ROPtool analysis of plus and pre-plus disease in narrow-field images: a multi-image quadrant-level approach
Journal of AAPOS•2020Evaluating a Portable, Noncontact Fundus Camera for Retinopathy of Prematurity Screening by Nonophthalmologist Health Care Workers
Ophthalmology Retina•2018Non-contact retinal imaging compared to indirect ophthalmoscopy for retinopathy of prematurity screening: infant safety profile
Journal of Perinatology•2018
Certifications & Licensure
- Licensed In
- NC
- License Numbers
- 9801752


