Experienced in Age-Related Macular Degeneration (ARMD)

Dr. Shannath L. Merbs

Ophthalmology
UVA Health
University Of Virginia Physicians Group
1215 Lee St, 
Charlottesville, VA 
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Experienced in Age-Related Macular Degeneration (ARMD)
UVA Health
University Of Virginia Physicians Group
1215 Lee St, 
Charlottesville, VA 
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Overview

Shannath Merbs is an Ophthalmologist in Charlottesville, Virginia. Dr. Merbs is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Age-Related Macular Degeneration (ARMD). Her top areas of expertise are Eyelid Drooping, Ptosis, Conjunctivitis (Pink Eye), Blocked Tear Duct, and Osteotomy. Dr. Merbs is currently accepting new patients.

Her clinical research consists of co-authoring 71 peer reviewed articles. MediFind looks at clinical research from the past 15 years. In particular, she has co-authored 3 articles in the study of Age-Related Macular Degeneration (ARMD).

Specialties
Ophthalmology
Licenses
Ophthalmology in VA
Hospital Affiliations
University Of Virginia Medical Center
Languages Spoken
English
Gender
Female

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Locations

UNIVERSITY OF VIRGINIA PHYSICIANS GROUP
1215 Lee St, Charlottesville, VA 22908
Call: 434-924-8129

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.


71 Total Publications

Elevated Lactic Acid Levels in the Aqueous Humor May Be an Indicator of Uveal Melanoma.
Elevated Lactic Acid Levels in the Aqueous Humor May Be an Indicator of Uveal Melanoma.
Journal: American journal of ophthalmology
Published: July 13, 2025
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    • Age-Related Macular Degeneration (ARMD)
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