Dr. Robert Avery

Dr. Robert L. Avery is a retina specialist and vitreoretinal surgeon who founded California Retina Consultants in Santa Barbara. He completed his medical degree and ophthalmology residency at Johns Hopkins University's Wilmer Eye Institute, followed by a vitreoretinal fellowship at Duke University under Dr. Robert Machemer, a pioneer in vitreous surgery. Dr. Avery's clinical focus is on the diagnosis and treatment of complex retinal conditions, and he played a key role in the development and clinical use of anti-VEGF therapies, which have revolutionized care for retinal diseases such as age-related macular degeneration and diabetic retinopathy.

Dr. Avery is actively involved in retinal research, with a focus on angiogenesis and VEGF. He co-founded the California Retina Research Foundation, which conducts numerous clinical trials to advance treatment options for retinal disorders. He is a member of several leading professional societies and serves on the Medical Leadership Board of Retina Consultants of America.

His ongoing work includes the development of improved retinal drugs and delivery systems, and he holds patents in retinal drug delivery. Dr. Avery is committed to translating research into clinical practice, offering patients access to the latest advancements in retinal care.