Dr. Thomas Johnson

Dr. Thomas Vincent Johnson III is a glaucoma specialist and Associate Professor of Ophthalmology at the Wilmer Eye Institute. He cares for adults with glaucoma and related optic nerve problems, with a focus on preserving vision through careful monitoring, patient education, and individualized treatment plans.

In addition to his clinical work, Dr. Johnson’s research explores how retinal and optic nerve neurodegenerative disorders develop and how to slow or halt retinal ganglion cell loss. His work includes the development of neuroprotective and neuroregenerative strategies, including investigations into stem cell and progenitor cell transplantation as potential therapies for optic nerve disease. He also founded and directed the Student Sight Savers Program, which provides vision screening and helps connect underserved Baltimore residents with ophthalmic care.

Dr. Johnson earned a BA in Biological Sciences from Northwestern University and a PhD in Clinical Neuroscience from the University of Cambridge. He completed medical school at the Johns Hopkins School of Medicine, followed by ophthalmology residency and advanced glaucoma fellowship training at Johns Hopkins.