Distinguished in Age-Related Macular Degeneration (ARMD)

Dr. Rachel M. Huckfeldt

Ophthalmology
Massachusetts Eye And Ear Associates, Inc
243 Charles St, 
Boston, MA 
Accepting New Patients
17 Years of Experience

Distinguished in Age-Related Macular Degeneration (ARMD)
Massachusetts Eye And Ear Associates, Inc
243 Charles St, 
Boston, MA 
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Overview

Rachel Huckfeldt is an Ophthalmologist in Boston, Massachusetts. Dr. Huckfeldt has been practicing medicine for over 17 years and is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Age-Related Macular Degeneration (ARMD). Her top areas of expertise are Retinitis Pigmentosa, Usher Syndrome, Late-Onset Retinal Degeneration, and Retinopathy Pigmentary Mental Retardation. Dr. Huckfeldt is currently accepting new patients.

Her clinical research consists of co-authoring 53 peer reviewed articles and participating in 2 clinical trials. MediFind looks at clinical research from the past 15 years. In particular, she has co-authored 9 articles in the study of Age-Related Macular Degeneration (ARMD).

Graduate Institution
Washington University School Of Medicine, 2009
Specialties
Ophthalmology
Licenses
Ophthalmology in MA
Hospital Affiliations
Massachusetts Eye And Ear Infirmary -
Languages Spoken
English
Gender
Female

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Locations

MASSACHUSETTS EYE AND EAR ASSOCIATES, INC
243 Charles St, Boston, MA 02114
Call: 617-523-7900

Clinical Research

Clinical research consists of overseeing clinical studies of patients undergoing new treatments and therapies, and publishing articles in peer reviewed medical journals. Providers who actively participate in clinical research are generally at the forefront of the fields and aware of the most up-to-date advances in treatments for their patients.


2 Clinical Trials

A Double-Masked, Randomized, Controlled, Multiple-Dose Study to Evaluate the Efficacy, Safety and Tolerability of Ultevursen in Subjects With Retinitis Pigmentosa (RP) Due to Mutations in Exon 13 of the USH2A Gene (Sirius)
A Double-Masked, Randomized, Controlled, Multiple-Dose Study to Evaluate the Efficacy, Safety and Tolerability of Ultevursen in Subjects With Retinitis Pigmentosa (RP) Due to Mutations in Exon 13 of the USH2A Gene (Sirius)
Enrollment Status: Terminated
Publish Date: July 12, 2024
Intervention Type: Drug, Other
Study Drug: Ultevursen
Study Phase: Phase 2/Phase 3
A Multiple-Site, Phase 1/2, Safety and Efficacy Trial of AGTC 402, a Recombinant Adeno-associated Virus Vector Expressing CNGA3, in Patients With Congenital Achromatopsia Caused by Mutations in the CNGA3 Gene
A Multiple-Site, Phase 1/2, Safety and Efficacy Trial of AGTC 402, a Recombinant Adeno-associated Virus Vector Expressing CNGA3, in Patients With Congenital Achromatopsia Caused by Mutations in the CNGA3 Gene
Enrollment Status: Active_not_recruiting
Publish Date: July 22, 2022
Intervention Type: Biological
Study Drug: AGTC-402
Study Phase: Phase 1/Phase 2
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53 Total Publications

Progression of Dark-Adapted Visual Fields Over 3 Years in the Rate of Progression in USH2A-Related Retinal Degeneration (RUSH2A) Study.
Progression of Dark-Adapted Visual Fields Over 3 Years in the Rate of Progression in USH2A-Related Retinal Degeneration (RUSH2A) Study.
Journal: Investigative ophthalmology & visual science
Published: August 12, 2025
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  • Age-Related Macular Degeneration (ARMD)
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  • Cone Rod Dystrophy Amelogenesis Imperfecta
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  • Adult-Onset Vitelliform Macular Dystrophy (AVMD)
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  • Blue Cone Monochromatism
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  • CHARGE Syndrome
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  • Choroideremia
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  • Color Blindness
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  • Diabetic Retinopathy
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  • Central Serous Chorioretinopathy
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  • Familial Exudative Vitreoretinopathy
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