Dr. Jason Comander

Dr. Jason Comander is a member of the Mass Eye and Ear Inherited Retinal Disorders Service and Retina Service, where he specializes in diagnosing and treating inherited retinal diseases. He is also a member of the Ocular Genomics Institute, the Berman-Gund Laboratory for Retinal Degenerations, and the Howe Laboratory.

As a clinician-scientist, Dr. Comander's research primarily focuses on the genetics and treatment of inherited retinal diseases. He has studied the genetic basis of distinct forms of retinitis pigmentosa, investigated methods to assay the functional significance of human mutations, and tested techniques for retinal gene therapy in primates. He also serves as an investigator and surgeon for ongoing clinical trials for patients with inherited retinal disorders. Dr. Comander's clinical interests include inherited retinal disorders such as retinitis pigmentosa and Stargardt disease, as well as a range of retinal conditions including macular degeneration, retinal detachment, macular hole, and epiretinal membrane.