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Albert R. Munn, III, M.D.Dr. Munn formed Capital Eye Center in 1995 and has built a reputation one of Raleigh's top eye doctors.Read More
Albert R. Munn, III, M.D.
Dr. Munn received his undergraduate training in chemistry and his M.D. at UNC Chapel Hill, after which he completed a residency in Internal Medicine at New Hanover Memorial Hospital in Wilmington, North Carolina. He established the Wake Medical Center Ophthalmology Clinic in 1992. In 1995, he formed Capital Eye Center and has built a reputation as one of Raleigh’s top eye doctors.
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24 Hour Emergency Care Provided
The health of your eyes is our main concern. We are on call 24 hours a day and provide emergency care for all of our patients.
Our Services
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Cataract
A cataract is a clouding of the normally clear lens of the eye. It can be compared to a window that is frosted or “fogged” with steam. More than half of all Americans develop cataracts by age 80.
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Complete Eye Exam
Periodic eye and vision examinations are an important part of preventive health care. Many eye and vision problems have no obvious signs or symptoms. As a result, individuals are often unaware that problems exist. Early diagnosis and treatment of eye and vision problems are important for maintaining good vision and eye health, and when possible, preventing vision loss.
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Diabetic Retinopathy
If you have diabetes mellitus, high blood sugar levels can damage blood vessels in the retina. There are two types of diabetic retinopathy. nonproliferative (NPDR) and proliferative (PDR) …
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Eyelid Surgery (Blepharoplasty)
Eyelid surgery (technically called blepharoplasty) is a procedure to remove fat – usually along with excess skin and muscle from the upper and lower eyelids.
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Floaters & Flashes
You may sometimes see small specks or clouds moving in your field of vision. They are called floaters. You can often see them when looking at a plain background, like a blank wall or blue sky.
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Glaucoma
Glaucoma is a disease of the optic nerve – the part of the eye that carries the images we see to the brain. When damage to the optic nerve fibers occurs, blind spots develop …
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In Office Laser Surgeries
If there is clinically significant macular edema or swelling of the macula as a result of the leaky capillaries and microaneurysms in the retina, laser eye surgery may be indicated in order to restore and preserve vision.
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Macular Degeneration
Macular Degeneration is a deterioration or breakdown of the macula, a part of the retina that allows you to see details clearly …
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Red Eye Update
Primary care providers need a plan to assess and treat the patient who presents with complaints of redness of the eye. In a primary care setting, specific equipment and familiarity may not be readily available. A few symptoms and signs help separate the common from the difficult choices. I’ve arranged this diagnostic approach as a reference for evaluating and treating the patient with a red eye.
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Strabismus
Strabismus is a visual defect in which the eyes are misaligned and point in different directions. About 4% of children in the US have strabismus …
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Contact Lenses
We specialize in contact lenses, new and replacement lenses, contact lens fittings, yearly contact lens exams and Oakley polarized sunglasses.
Angie's List Super Service Award Recipient
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Capital Eye Center received the Angie’s List Super Service Award for 2013. The Angie’s List Super Service Award honors excellence among service and health providers who maintain superior service ratings and reviews on Angie’s List throughout the past year.