Dr. Peter Campochiaro

Dr. Campochiaro is a retina specialist at the Wilmer Eye Institute, Johns Hopkins Medicine, with expertise in retinal and vitreous diseases. He treats a wide range of conditions including diabetic macular edema, retinal vein occlusion, age-related macular degeneration, and inherited retinal degenerations. Patients of all ages, from infants to older adults, receive individualized care. Dr. Campochiaro is known for his thorough explanations and compassionate approach, ensuring patients understand their condition and treatment options.

As a clinician-scientist, Dr. Campochiaro directs a research laboratory and conducts clinical trials focused on ocular neovascularization and retinal vascular disease. His clinical trial group was the first to demonstrate the benefits of VEGF suppression for diabetic macular edema and retinal vein occlusion, and he continues to develop and test new therapies, including gene therapy and sustained drug delivery. Patients may have access to cutting-edge treatments through his ongoing clinical trials.