Dr. Lekha Desai

Dr. Farid M. Khan is a vitreoretinal surgeon who treats the full range of medical and surgical retina conditions. He cares for patients with age-related macular degeneration, diabetic retinopathy, and retinal detachment, and has a special interest in improving techniques for macular hole repair and complex retinal surgery. His approach blends precise imaging, thoughtful counseling, and coordinated follow-up to protect and restore vision. Dr. Khan earned his medical degree from the Medical College of Georgia at Augusta University, completed internship and ophthalmology residency at Tulane University, and pursued fellowship training in vitreoretinal surgery at the University of Nebraska Medical Center. Before joining Carolina Ophthalmology, he served veterans as a retina specialist at the Omaha VA Medical Center.

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. 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.