Dr. Robert Sharpe

OphthalmologyGlaucoma Specialist
Southern Pines, NC
(910) 295-2100
Accepts Medicare

Location

2170 Midland Road
Southern Pines, NC 28387

Areas of Expertise

Refractive Cataract Surgery
Advanced Technology Replacement Lenses For Cataract Surgery
Femtosecond Laser-assisted Cataract Surgery
Standard And Complex Cataract Surgery
Astigmatism Correction
Traditional Glaucoma Surgery

Meet Dr. Robert Sharpe

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About Me

Dr. Sharpe is a board-certified ophthalmologist who specializes in cataract and glaucoma surgery. He provides advanced technology cataract surgery and has a special interest in minimally invasive glaucoma surgery, which can help lower eye pressure with less recovery time than traditional methods. His expertise includes a range of surgical options, from laser-assisted procedures to advanced lens implants.

He completed a fellowship in glaucoma and cataract surgery at the Baylor College of Medicine and is actively involved in research to improve glaucoma treatments and surgical techniques. Dr. Sharpe is a member of the American Glaucoma Society and the American Society of Cataract and Refractive Surgery, and he has authored numerous research papers and textbook chapters in the field.

Patients can expect a comprehensive approach to managing cataracts and glaucoma, with a focus on the latest surgical innovations and personalized care.

Training

  • Baylor College of Medicine Cullen Eye Institute

    Glaucoma and Cataract Surgery

    Baylor College of Medicine

    Fellowship
  • Medical University of South Carolina

    General Surgery Internship

    Medical University of South Carolina

    Residency
  • Medical University of South Carolina Storm Eye Institute

    Ophthalmology

    Storm Eye Institute, Medical University of South Carolina

    Residency
  • Medical University of South Carolina

    Medical Doctor

    Medical University of South Carolina

    Medical School
  • University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill

    Romance Languages with minors in Chemistry and Music

    UNC Chapel Hill

    Undergraduate

Awards & Honors

  • Phi Beta Kappa Honor Society

    UNC Chapel Hill

  • UNC Stoudemire Chancellor’s Award for excellence in Spanish

    UNC Chapel Hill

  • Alpha Omega Alpha Medical Honor Society

    Medical University of South Carolina

  • William W. Vallotton Award for academic excellence

    Storm Eye Institute, Medical University of South Carolina

Publications & Press

  • Ocular structures in a mature ovarian teratoma

    American Journal of Ophthalmology Case Reports2019
  • Efficacy of selective laser trabeculoplasty following incisional glaucoma surgery

    Int J Ophthalmol2018
  • Spontaneous Closure of a Macular Hole after Four Failed Vitrectomies in the Setting of Neurofibromatosis-1

    Retinal Cases and Brief Reports2018
  • Comparison of Outcomes of Resident-performed Ahmed Valve Implantation vs Trabeculectomy

    J Curr Glaucoma Pract2016
  • Effects of Age and Implanted Ear on Speech Recognition in Adults with Unilateral Cochlear Implants

    Audiology Neurotology2016
  • Description of Ophthalmic Pharmaceutical and Device Start-Up Companies

    Ophthalmic Research2015
  • Techniques to reduce the placebo effect in glaucoma clinical trials

    Ophthalmic Research2015
  • The placebo effect in early phase glaucoma clinical trials

    Curr Eye Research2015
  • Assessment of Cardiovascular Disease Risk Factors in the Coastal Region of South Carolina

    Ethnicity & Disease2014
  • Intraocular pressure efficacy of glaucoma medications versus placebo in Phase II compared to later phase trials

    British Journal of Ophthalmology2013

Certifications & Licensure

Licensed In
NC, TX
License Numbers
2019-00287, R7325