Expertise in
10
conditions

Dr. Catherine Cukras

Ophthalmology
Office
10 Center Dr Bldg 10, 
Bethesda, MD 
Clinical Trials:Currently Recruiting for 1 Trial
Expertise in
10
conditions
Office
10 Center Dr Bldg 10, 
Bethesda, MD 

Overview

Catherine Cukras is an Ophthalmologist practicing medicine in Bethesda, Maryland.

Dr. Cukras is highly rated in 10 conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Late-Onset Retinal Degeneration, Age-Related Macular Degeneration (ARMD), Geographic Atrophy, and Retinopathy Pigmentary Mental Retardation.

She is actively involved in clinical research, co-authoring 113 peer reviewed articles and participating in 8 clinical trials.

Specialties

Ophthalmology

Licenses

Ophthalmology in PA

Languages Spoken

English

Gender

Female

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Locations

Office
10 Center Dr Bldg 10, Bethesda, MD 20892

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.

8 Clinical Trials

Genotype - Phenotype Study of Patients With Plaquenil-induced Retinal Toxicity
Genotype - Phenotype Study of Patients With Plaquenil-induced Retinal Toxicity
Enrollment Status: Recruiting
Publish Date: June 16, 2026
Longitudinal Investigation of Dark Adaptation in Participants With Age-Related Macular Degeneration
Longitudinal Investigation of Dark Adaptation in Participants With Age-Related Macular Degeneration
Enrollment Status: Completed
Publish Date: June 18, 2026
X-Linked Juvenile Retinoschisis - Clinical and Molecular Studies
X-Linked Juvenile Retinoschisis - Clinical and Molecular Studies
Enrollment Status: Active_not_recruiting
Publish Date: June 16, 2026
A Long-term Follow-up Study of Participants Enrolled in 11-EI-0147: Longitudinal Investigation of Dark Adaptation in Participants With Age-Related Macular Degeneration (DA_AMD)
A Long-term Follow-up Study of Participants Enrolled in 11-EI-0147: Longitudinal Investigation of Dark Adaptation in Participants With Age-Related Macular Degeneration (DA_AMD)
Enrollment Status: Completed
Publish Date: June 10, 2026
A Survey Study of Retinitis Pigmentosa (RP) Clinical Measures and Repeatability Testing of Potential Outcome Measures.
A Survey Study of Retinitis Pigmentosa (RP) Clinical Measures and Repeatability Testing of Potential Outcome Measures.
Enrollment Status: Completed
Publish Date: October 03, 2025
An Investigation of Vitamin A Palmitate Supplementation in Patients With Reticular Pseudodrusen (RPD) and Delayed Dark Adaptation
An Investigation of Vitamin A Palmitate Supplementation in Patients With Reticular Pseudodrusen (RPD) and Delayed Dark Adaptation
Enrollment Status: Completed
Publish Date: April 16, 2025
Intervention Type: Drug
Study Drug: Vitamin A Palmitate
Study Phase: Early Phase 1
An Investigation of Vitamin A Palmitate Supplementation in Patients With Age-Related Macular Degeneration (and Without Reticular Pseudodrusen) and Delayed Dark Adaptation
An Investigation of Vitamin A Palmitate Supplementation in Patients With Age-Related Macular Degeneration (and Without Reticular Pseudodrusen) and Delayed Dark Adaptation
Enrollment Status: Completed
Publish Date: April 15, 2025
Intervention Type: Drug
Study Drug: Vitamin A Palmitate
Study Phase: Early Phase 1
A Phase I/IIa Study of RS1 Ocular Gene Transfer for X-linked Retinoschisis
A Phase I/IIa Study of RS1 Ocular Gene Transfer for X-linked Retinoschisis
Enrollment Status: Completed
Publish Date: February 14, 2025
Intervention Type: Biological
Study Drug: RS1 AAV Vector
Study Phase: Phase 1/Phase 2
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113 Total Publications

Parafoveal Dark Adaptation in Early and Intermediate Age-Related Macular Degeneration.
Parafoveal Dark Adaptation in Early and Intermediate Age-Related Macular Degeneration.
Journal: Investigative ophthalmology & visual science
Published: May 29, 2026
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Is Dr. Catherine Cukras a top-rated expert for Late-Onset Retinal Degeneration?

MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Catherine Cukras is classified as an Elite expert for Late-Onset Retinal Degeneration, meaning they are among the top experts in the country for this condition. This ranking is based on their volume of patients, published research, and peer connections.

What conditions does Dr. Catherine Cukras specialize in?

While Dr. Catherine Cukras is a Ophthalmology, they have specific expertise in Late-Onset Retinal Degeneration, Age-Related Macular Degeneration (ARMD), and Geographic Atrophy. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Ophthalmology.

Does Dr. Catherine Cukras participate in research or clinical trials?

Yes. Dr. Catherine Cukras has published 113 articles and abstracts on conditions like Late-Onset Retinal Degeneration. You can view a list of Dr. Catherine Cukras's latest peer-reviewed publications and clinical trial participation on their profile to see if they are active in new treatments.

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