
Judith Goldstein, OD
Optometry
- Johns Hopkins School of Medicine Faculty
About Judith Goldstein
Professional Titles
- Chief, Low Vision and Vision Rehabilitation
- Optometrist
Primary Academic Title
Associate Professor of Ophthalmology
Background
Judith Goldstein, O.D., F.A.A.O., is an optometrist specializing in vision loss in older adults and a leader in research and education at the Johns Hopkins Wilmer Eye Institute.
Bringing years of clinical experience in low vision rehabilitation, Dr. Goldstein joined the Wilmer Eye Institute in 2006 as Director of Clinical Services with a focus on program-building efforts. Recognizing the growing need for physicians trained in this essential specialty of care, she established the Fellowship Training Program in 2008 with the aim of expanding the number of dedicated low vision experts in the field to care for the growing population with vision loss. This unique program has trained nine low vision physician-scientist and remains the only program of its kind in the U.S.
An Associate Professor of Ophthalmology and Rehabilitation Medicine at the Wilmer Eye Institute at The Johns Hopkins School of Medicine, Dr. Goldstein is the Director of the Lions Vision Research and Rehabilitation Center and previously led the Low Vision Research Network, a collaborative network whose research focused on measurement of low vision rehabilitation outcomes. Dr. Goldstein’s current work focuses on issues of caring for older adults with vision loss and on improving health systems and services delivery to the growing population in need.
Centers and Institutes
Videos
Recent News Articles and Media Coverage
The Blind Spot in Vision Care, Johns Hopkins Medicine (Sept 2021)
A Testament to Teamwork, Wilmer Insider (Dec. 2020)
The 'Echo Effect', Johns Hopkins Medicine (June 2019)
My Patients Are Losing Their Sight. How Can I Help Them Cope?, NPR (Mar. 2016)
New Treatments for Macular Degeneration, A Leading Cause of Blindness (Audio), Diane Rehm Show (Dec. 2014)
Additional Academic Titles
Associate Professor of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation
Research Interests
Implementation science, Low vision epidemiology, Measurement of patient-reported outcomes
Locations
- Johns Hopkins Health Care & Surgery Center - Green Spring Station, Lutherville
- 10753 Falls Road, Pavilion II STE 455, Lutherville, MD 21093
- phone: 410-583-2800
- fax: 410-583-2842
- The Johns Hopkins Hospital
- 1800 Orleans Street, Maumenee Lobby, Baltimore, MD 21287
- phone: 410-955-5080
- fax: 410-502-6707
Expertise
Education
VA Maryland Healthcare System
Residency, Optometry, 1994SUNY College of Optometry
Graduate School, OD, 1993Insurance
- Aetna
- CareFirst
- Cigna
- First Health
- Geisinger Health Plan
- HealthSmart/Accel
- Humana
- Johns Hopkins Health Plans
- MultiPlan
- Pennsylvania's Preferred Health Networks (PPHN)
- Point Comfort Underwriters
- Private Healthcare Systems (PHCS)
- UnitedHealthcare
- Veteran Affairs Community Care Network (Optum-VACCN)
Ratings & Reviews
4.9 out of 5
85 ratings, 40 reviewsThe Patient Rating score is an average of all responses to physician related questions on the national CG-CAHPS Medical Practice patient experience survey through Press Ganey. Responses are measured on a scale of 1 to 5, with 5 being the best score. Comments are also gathered from our CG-CAHPS Medical Practice Survey through Press Ganey and displayed in their entirety. Patients are de-identified for confidentiality and patient privacy.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 2/17/2025
Dr goldstein is so diligent in trying to make my eyesight last until my death. I have three specialist for MD,low pressure glaucoma, and dr. Goldstein for low vision. I am 86 and for 60 plus years I have had challenging visual problems. I know what a good doctor Is. . . Judith Goldstein Is the best!
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 2/17/2025
She is outstanding!!
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 1/29/2025
Great
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 1/22/2025
Dr. Goldstein was very professional and Is very pleasant when working with her patient. I enjoyed my visit with her.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 1/15/2025
Help me understand
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 1/10/2025
She is amazing. Dedicated, very professional and respectful!!
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 12/17/2024
Outstanding care, very professional
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 12/17/2024
Good
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 12/11/2024
Great doctor
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 12/11/2024
Dr. Goldstein and her team provided a thorough evaluation as well as follow up care instructions.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 12/10/2024
The provider was very kind and took the time to explain everything to me in terms that I could understand.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 12/3/2024
All good
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 12/2/2024
Dr Goldstein is very professional and treated me with ultimate courtesy and respect. Reviewed everything to be sure I understood and all questions answered
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 11/20/2024
None - I received excellent care.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 11/19/2024
Dr. Goldstein isbest , we are so lucky to live in the Baltimore area to have her expertise and compassion for people with poor eyesight
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 11/11/2024
Dr. Goldstein was patient, very thorough and explained everything very well. She answered all my questions.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 11/1/2024
Dr. Goldstein and the Low Vision team are all amazing!
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 10/29/2024
Every provider should be as competent, caring and knowledgeable.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 10/28/2024
Excellent low vision services.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 10/15/2024
This was overall a very good appointment. Dr. Goldstein addressed all of my concerns and questions. She asked for my goal for the appointment and encouraged me in my educational pursuits.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 10/8/2024
Dr. Goldstein was clear, knowledgeable and extremely helpful.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 10/8/2024
Very good.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 10/1/2024
Dr Goldstein is an amazing doctor. No problems with her. She does fall behind with her schedule. Not a problem she wants to get her patients the best experience.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 10/1/2024
Dr. Goldstein is a wonderful person and a great provider.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 9/24/2024
Excellent experience. She was very detailed in her review of my situation, made several excellent suggestions and presented a very upbeat and helpful set of recommendations.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 9/24/2024
Dr. Goldstein is awesome. She is friendly, courteous, and explains everything so I can comprehend. I wouldn't see anyone else.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 9/18/2024
I have been with Dr. Goldstein for 22 years and she is the best Thank you
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 9/3/2024
Dr. Goldstein is absolutely excellent. She has been wonderful all the years she has been seeing me.Very
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 7/16/2024
Dr. Goldstein was very compassionate, understanding and informative.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 7/15/2024
2 doctors - good teamwork - both attentive
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 7/10/2024
Excellent doctor
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 6/26/2024
Dr Goldstein is an outstanding professional!Low Vision Clinic and its services need to be more widely publicized and routinely recommended by vision care medical personnel, if only by brochure.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 6/10/2024
I am very pleased with the care I received from aDr. Goldstein and the tech [Staff]. I feel I got specialized care, that addressed my specific needs from knowledgeable experts.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 6/4/2024
Dr. Goldstein is the best. She explained my problem very clearly
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 5/17/2024
This was my first time going to Dr. Goldstein. She was refreshingly easy to talk to and very friendly as she completed my low-vision exam.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 4/19/2024
My Aunt [ ] struggles with dementia so she is somewhat confused. Dr Goldstein fully explained my Aunt's condition to her in terms she could understand. She was very patient & compassionate toward my aunt throughout the visit.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 4/16/2024
Dr. Goldstein was exceptionally knowledgeable, caring, pleasant and thorough. Although this was my first visit, she treated me as if I had been her patient for years.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 4/15/2024
Dr. Goldstein is amazing!
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 4/9/2024
I felt as though the visit was thorough with the doctor giving me full attention. She listened well and made sure I understood her comments. One of the best practitioners I have experienced.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 3/26/2024
She covered every question that I had.