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Meet Dr. Susan Bressler
About Me
Dr. Susan B. Bressler is a retina specialist at the Wilmer Eye Institute at Johns Hopkins. She has subspecialty training in medical retinal disorders, vitreoretinal disease, and retinal surgery, and provides care for a wide range of conditions affecting the retina and vitreous.
Her clinical expertise focuses on age-related macular degeneration, diabetic retinopathy, diabetic macular edema, retinal vein occlusion, and other retinal conditions. Dr. Bressler takes a thorough approach to diagnosis and treatment, often incorporating advanced imaging and the latest therapeutic options. She is known for her clear communication and dedication to explaining test results and treatment plans to patients.
In addition to her clinical work, Dr. Bressler has been actively involved in major clinical trials aimed at improving outcomes for retinal diseases. She sees patients from across the country and internationally, offering specialized care for complex retinal conditions.
Training

Ophthalmology
1986Massachusetts General Hospital
Residency
Medicine
1982Johns Hopkins University
Medical School
Awards & Honors
Retina Hall of Fame
2017Gertrude D. Pyron Award for Lifetime Achievement of Outstanding Research
2008American Society of Retina Specialists
Senior Honor Award
2008American Society of Retina Specialists
American Academy of Ophthalmology Senior Achievement Award
2004American Academy of Ophthalmology
Rosenthal Award
2002Macula Society
Publications & Press
Diabetic Retinopathy Clinical Research Network: Relationship between Optical Coherence tomography-measured Central Retinal Thickness and Visual Acuity in Diabetic Macular Edema.
Ophthalmology•2007Age-Related Eye Disease Study Research Group: A randomized, placebo-controlled clinical trial of high-dose supplementation with vitamins C and E, beta carotene, and zinc for age-related macular degeneration and vision loss. AREDS Report No. 8.
Arch Ophthalmol•2001
Certifications & Licensure
- Licensed In
- MD
- License Numbers
- D28464


