#  Ophthalmology Research 

 



Harvard Ophthalmology [research contributions](/history) have resulted in major advancements in medical science and ophthalmic practice. Discoveries made in various fields—including genetics, immunology and ocular biology—have reshaped the foundations of ophthalmology and formed many new paradigms for the repair, regeneration, and rehabilitation of countless disorders.

Sort   ![AMD](/sites/g/files/omnuum9886/files/styles/hwp_1_1__100x100_scale/public/eye/files/amd-disciform-scar.jpg?itok=CoOqhxA4) 

 

[Age-related macular](/amd "Age-related Macular Degeneration")  
[degeneration (AMD)](http://eye.hms.harvard.edu/amd)



   ![Mobility Enhancement & Vision Rehabilitation](/sites/g/files/omnuum9886/files/styles/hwp_1_1__100x100_scale/public/eye/files/mobility-enhancement-and-vision-rehabilitation.jpg?itok=tY_r2M_E) 

 

[Mobility enhancement](/mobility "Mobility Enhancement and Vision Rehabilitation")  
[and vision rehabilitation](http://eye.hms.harvard.edu/mobility)



   ![Cornea](/sites/g/files/omnuum9886/files/styles/hwp_1_1__100x100_scale/public/eye/files/hcenc3.jpg?itok=fkelQcow) 

 

[Cornea](/cornea "Cornea")



[   ![Ocular Oncology](/sites/g/files/omnuum9886/files/styles/hwp_1_1__100x100_scale/public/eye/files/ocular-oncology.jpg?itok=-f3d6do7) 

 ](/oncology)[Ocular oncology](/oncology)



[   ![Diabetic retinopathy](/sites/g/files/omnuum9886/files/styles/hwp_1_1__100x100_scale/public/eye/files/retinal-vasculature.jpg?itok=Zx0HsPx8) 

 ](/diabetic-eye-disease)[Diabetic retinopathy](/diabetic-eye-disease)



[   ![Ocular Genomics](/sites/g/files/omnuum9886/files/styles/hwp_1_1__100x100_scale/public/eye/files/gwas.jpg?itok=0MpRpBov) 

 ](/ogi)[Ocular genomics](http://eye.hms.harvard.edu/ogi)



   ![Glaucoma](/sites/g/files/omnuum9886/files/styles/hwp_1_1__100x100_scale/public/eye/files/optic-nerve.jpg?itok=AtJktTRw) 

 

[Glaucoma](/glaucoma "Glaucoma")



   ![Ocular Regenerative Medicine](/sites/g/files/omnuum9886/files/styles/hwp_1_1__100x100_scale/public/eye/files/photoreceptor-integration.jpg?itok=-WZW6-4Y) 

 

[Ocular](/ormi "Ocular Regenerative Medicine Institute") [regenerative](http://eye.hms.harvard.edu/ormi)  
[medicine](http://eye.hms.harvard.edu/ormi)



   ![Infectious Disease](/sites/g/files/omnuum9886/files/styles/hwp_1_1__100x100_scale/public/eye/files/conjunctival-goblet-cells.jpg?itok=5p7FUKks) 

 

[Infectious disease](/idi)



   ![Retinal Degenerations](/sites/g/files/omnuum9886/files/styles/hwp_1_1__100x100_scale/public/eye/files/human-cones.jpg?itok=exh4kGlH) 

 

[Retinal degenerations](/retinal-degenerations)









 

##  Ophthalmology News 

 



  [### 2026 Annual Meeting and Alumni Reunion Highlights

 ](/news/2026/06/2026-annual-meeting-and-alumni-reunion-highlights) June 24, 2026 

 

   [### Eyes On: Kathleen Thai, OD

 ](/news/2026/05/eyes-kathleen-thai-od) May 05, 2026 

 

   [### Eric Pierce, MD, PhD, to Receive Foundation Fighting Blindness 2026 Llura Liggett Gund Award

 ](/news/2026/04/eric-pierce-md-phd-receive-foundation-fighting-blindness-2026-llura-liggett-gund-award) April 07, 2026 

 

   [### AAPOS 2026 Annual Meeting 

 ](/news/2026/04/aapos-2026-annual-meeting) April 07, 2026 

 

   [### Lloyd Paul Aiello, MD, PhD, Recognized with American Diabetes Association 2026 Outstanding Physician Clinician in Diabetes Award

 ](/news/2026/04/lloyd-paul-aiello-md-phd-recognized-american-diabetes-association-2026-outstanding) April 07, 2026 

 

   [### Vivian Paraskevi Douglas, MD, DVM, Selected for AAO Advocacy Program

 ](/news/2026/04/vivian-paraskevi-douglas-md-dvm-selected-aao-advocacy-program) April 07, 2026 

 

   [### Department Celebrates Lotfi Merabet, OD, PhD, MPH, Promotion to Professor

 ](/news/2026/04/department-celebrates-lotfi-merabet-od-phd-mph-promotion-professor) April 07, 2026 

 

   [### Joslin Diabetes Center Eye Clinic and Clinical Research Space Relocates to BIDMC 

 ](/news/2026/04/joslin-diabetes-center-eye-clinic-and-clinical-research-space-relocates-bidmc) April 07, 2026 

 

   [### Eyes On: Alessandro Jammal, MD, PhD

 ](/news/2026/04/eyes-alessandro-jammal-md-phd) April 06, 2026 

 

  

 

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