Dr. Faraaz Khan is a board-certified ophthalmologist and fellowship-trained cornea and refractive surgery specialist. He has built a reputation across the medical community for treating his patients with compassion and great attention to detail at Holly Springs Eye & Laser in Holly Springs and Fayetteville.
Education
Born in Seattle, Washington, and raised in Charlotte, North Carolina, Dr. Khan was the recipient of the prestigious Robertson scholarship. He completed his undergraduate studies through a unique “dual citizenship” program at both Duke University and UNC-Chapel Hill.
For outstanding academic achievement, he was awarded the NC Board of Governors Medical Scholarship before going on to receive his medical degree from Wake Forest Medical School. There he worked at the Wake Forest Institute for Regenerative Medicine for four years as he was involved in research to develop bioengineered corneas to be used for transplantation in patients afflicted by corneal disease.
Research & Post-Graduate Education
Dr. Khan completed his Ophthalmology training at Virginia Commonwealth University, where he was awarded the Resident Research Award and published in the American Journal of Ophthalmology. He went on to complete a Cornea and Refractive Surgery fellowship with distinction at the Flaum Eye Institute at the University of Rochester, New York, where he performed refractive surgery and premium cataract surgery with one of the most experienced and respected refractive surgeons in the world. Dr. Khan has lectured on innovative techniques in the artificial cornea (Boston keratoprosthesis) transplantation across the United States.
Back Home In Holly Springs
Though highly recruited, Dr. Khan moved to his home state of North Carolina after completing his fellowship. Over the years, he has established and expanded medical practices, providing high-quality eye care to underserved communities throughout Southeastern North Carolina. His dedication to improving access to eye care and delivering patient-focused service has been the foundation of his work.
After falling in love with the vibrant, compassionate community and beauty of Holly Springs, Dr. Khan decided to settle his young family here, where he strives to continue to provide one-on-one care and foster a genuine patient-doctor relationship.
Associations & Societies
Dr. Khan is a diplomate of the American Board of Ophthalmology, a fellow of the American Academy of Ophthalmology, and a member of the American Society of Cataract and Refractive Surgery, Association for Research in Vision and Ophthalmology, and Alpha Omega Alpha Honor Medical Society.
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The Khans
He resides in Holly Springs with his wife and their four children. In addition to being an avid Panthers fan, Dr. Khan enjoys playing basketball, running, and spending time outdoors. He is a fluent in multiple languages including Spanish.
From Dr. Khan
“I am grateful for the opportunity to provide patients with comfort, knowledge, and healing when it comes to their eye care. I look forward to creating a long-term relationship with my patients and helping them navigate their journey to great vision with confidence”
An Open Letter to My Patients
Dear Holly Springs Eye & Laser family,
Thank you.
Every time you walk through our doors, schedule an appointment, or send a nervous text about a new symptom, you are trusting me and my team with something priceless: your ability to see the people and world you love. I don’t take that lightly for a single moment.
When I chose ophthalmology, it was because I was struck by how quickly restoring or protecting vision can change someone’s life. I’ve seen patients come in worried they will no longer be able to drive safely, read a book, recognize a loved one’s face across the room, or keep doing the work they love. Then, after the right treatment or surgery, I’ve watched those same patients light up when they realize they can see clearly again. Their shoulders relax. Their voice changes. The world opens back up.
Those are the moments that fuel everything we do here.
As a cataract, cornea, and vision correction surgeon, I care deeply about the technical side of what I do. I’ve spent years training, operating, studying, and staying up to date on advances in cataract surgery, corneal disease, and refractive surgery. Precision matters: the measurements we take, the lenses we choose, the techniques we use in the operating room. But at the center of all that science and technology is you—a real person with fears, hopes, and a life you’re trying to fully live.
Holly Springs Eye & Laser was built with that in mind. I wanted a practice where:
Whether you are coming in for a routine eye exam, struggling with severe dry eye, managing diabetes, facing cataract surgery, or exploring vision correction like LASIK, my promise is the same: I will treat your eyes the way I would treat the eyes of my own family. That means being honest about what you need and what you don’t need, walking you through risks and benefits, and respecting your preferences every step of the way.
I also know that eye problems can be frightening. The idea of losing vision—or having eye surgery—is emotional and deeply personal. If you feel anxious sitting in my exam chair, please know that you are not alone. Part of my job is to slow things down, listen to what you’re worried about, and make a plan that feels safe and thoughtful, not rushed or pressured.
I’m proud to call North Carolina home and to care for patients from Holly Springs, Fayetteville, and the surrounding communities. It is important to me that you don’t have to travel far away or feel lost in a big hospital system to receive advanced eye care. Our goal is to bring high-level, fellowship-trained expertise into your community—combined with the warmth of a small, local practice that knows your name.
To my current patients: thank you for the privilege of caring for you and your families. Every story you share—reading to your grandchildren again, driving at night with confidence, working without constant eye strain, waking up and seeing clearly without reaching for glasses—reminds me why this work matters.
To those I haven’t met yet: if something about your vision is worrying you, or if you’re simply ready to take the next step toward clearer sight, I would be honored to be part of your journey. Bring your questions, your concerns, and your goals. We’ll take the time to listen, guide, and help you make the decision that’s best for your eyes and your life.
It is one of the great honors of my life to care for your vision. Thank you for trusting me and my team at Holly Springs Eye & Laser.
With gratitude,
Faraaz Khan, MD
Board-Certified Ophthalmologist
Cornea & Refractive Surgery
Holly Springs Eye & Laser
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