Featured Story Toward Earlier Diagnosis of Diabetic Retinopathy
Most research on diabetic retinopathy has focused on treating leaky blood vessels in the retina. Mira Sachdeva is looking to intervene before the blood vessels are even damaged.
Most research on diabetic retinopathy has focused on treating leaky blood vessels in the retina. Mira Sachdeva is looking to intervene before the blood vessels are even damaged.
The deterioration of John Feldmann’s eyesight began at age 45. Thanks to the efforts of doctors across Wilmer, at 71 Feldmann is reading, driving and enjoying life.
Dr. Peter Gehlbach has dedicated the last 12 years of his professional life to developing robotic approaches to retinal surgery. A recently endowed professorship promises to keep the momentum going.
As an oculoplastic surgeon, Nick Mahoney is known for applying technology to advance his subspecialty, but his facility for teaching is also gaining recognition.
Müller cells were once thought to play only a supportive role in the eye, but new research suggests they play a part in many eye diseases.
Imagine reading the word ‘T-H-E’ one letter at a time. For patients with macular holes, the ‘T’ will be distorted or missing. Sharon Solomon is researching a non-surgical solution.
When the pandemic hit, many Wilmer researchers pivoted their focus to study important COVID-related questions.
At Wilmer’s Genetic Eye Disease Center, Dr. Mandeep Singh and fellow Kanza Aziz are working to improve knowledge of extremely rare genetic eye diseases.
The COVID-19 pandemic has required quick thinking and effective solutions to keep Wilmer patients and staff members safe during clinic visits.
Some people have dry eye so severe they can’t open their eyes from the pain. A little-known device has the power to change that.