Dr. Eleonora Lad

Dr. Eleonora (Nora) M. Lad is a board-certified retinal specialist and ophthalmologist who focuses on age-related macular degeneration (AMD), diabetic retinopathy, and retinal vascular diseases. She is deeply involved in clinical trials to advance new treatments for macular conditions, ensuring patients have access to cutting-edge therapies.

Her research aims to develop innovative diagnostic and therapeutic approaches for AMD, including studying neuroinflammation, visual function testing in dry AMD, and retinal imaging biomarkers for early disease detection. This scientific work enhances her ability to provide personalized, evidence-based care.

Dr. Lad has received prestigious awards such as the Clinical Scientist Development Award from the National Eye Institute and the Heed Foundation award. She is an active member of professional societies including the American Academy of Ophthalmology and the Association for Research in Vision and Ophthalmology.