Overview
"Irene Kuo has been designated one of America's top ophthalmologists, and received the Patient's Choice Award. She is a fellow of the American Academy of Ophthalmology and a member of the Cornea Society, an honorary society to which membership is based on a thesis and publications. She serves as president (2023-24) of the Ocular Microbiology and Immunology Group, an international group of ophthalmologists and scientists dedicated to studying ocular infections and inflammatory conditions. Dr. Kuo is co-investigator of the National Institutes of Health/National Eye Institute-funded Maximizing Use of High-Quality Evidence in Eye Care: Cochrane Eyes and Vision US Project (CEV-US), which produces gold-standard Cochrane systematic reviews of treatments for eye diseases and conditions for stakeholders including patients, doctors and policymakers. She is an examiner for the American Board of Ophthalmology, and is on the editorial boards of Ophthalmology Science, Translational Vision Science and Technology (a journal of the Association for Research in Vision and Ophthalmology) and Cornea Open, the open access journal accompanying Cornea, the official journal of the Cornea Society. Dr. Kuo received her doctor of medicine degree from the University of California, San Francisco and completed her ophthalmology residency at the University of Southern California's Doheny Eye Institute. She then completed a fellowship in cornea, refractive surgery, and uveitis at the University of California, San Francisco. As chief of infection control for the Wilmer Eye Institute, Dr. Kuo worked with the occupational health, virology and hospital epidemiology and infection control departments to develop a policy to quickly diagnose employees who have a highly contagious and damaging form of viral conjunctivitis (""pink eye"") so they can be sent home and not infect patients and other employees.".
Dr. Kuo is highly rated in 5 conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Conjunctivitis (Pink Eye), Cataract, Pterygium, Dry Eye Syndrome, and Cataract Removal.
Dr. Kuo is board certified in American Board Of Ophthalmology. She is actively involved in clinical research, co-authoring 175 peer reviewed articles and participating in 1 clinical trial.
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4924 Campbell Boulevard, Suite 100, Suite 100, Nottingham, MD 21236
10753 Falls Road, Pavilion II STE 455, Lutherville, MD 21093
1800 Orleans Street, Maumenee Lobby, Baltimore, MD 21287
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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.
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The Johns Hopkins Hospital
Peter A. Campochiaro, M.D. is the George S. and Dolores Doré Eccles Professor of Ophthalmology and Neuroscience at the Wilmer Eye Institute, Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine. He is a clinician-scientist who directs a research laboratory and conducts clinical trials. His laboratory research is directed at understanding the pathogenesis of ocular neovascularization and excessive retinal vascular permeability, and the mechanism of cone cell death in inherited retinal degenerations. He helped to determine the importance of vascular endothelial growth factor (VEGF), hypoxia-inducible factor-1, and Tie2 in retinal and choroidal vascular diseases. The clinical trial group under Dr. Campochairo provided the first demonstration of the benefits of suppression of VEGF in diabetic macular edema and retinal vein occlusion. He has developed strategies for sustained suppression of VEGF that are currently being tested in clinical trials. Dr. Campochiaro trained at the University of Notre Dame, Johns Hopkins School of Medicine, and the University of Virginia. He did a vitreoretinal fellowship and research fellowships at Johns Hopkins and joined the faculty of the University of Virginia in 1984. He became professor of Ophthalmology and Neuroscience at the Wilmer Eye Institute, Johns Hopkins in 1991. Dr. Campochiaro is highly rated in 18 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Retinal Vein Occlusion, Late-Onset Retinal Degeneration, Age-Related Macular Degeneration (ARMD), Trabeculectomy, and Vitrectomy. Dr. Campochiaro is board certified in American Board Of Ophthalmology.
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Janet Sunness is an Ophthalmologist practicing medicine in Towson, Maryland. Dr. Sunness is highly rated in 16 conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Stargardt Macular Degeneration, Geographic Atrophy, Late-Onset Retinal Degeneration, and Age-Related Macular Degeneration (ARMD).
The Johns Hopkins Hospital
Dr. Neil Bressler has been a member of the Wilmer Eye Institute's faculty since 1988 and is the inaugural James P. Gills Professor of Ophthalmology. He specializes in retinal diseases, with special interests in diabetic retinopathy and macular degeneration. Dr. Bressler's main research interests have been collaborative efforts in clinical trials of common retinal diseases, including age-related macular degeneration and diabetic retinopathy, having chaired several NIH-sponsored and industry-sponsored multicenter randomized clinical trials and authored almost 300 peer-reviewed publications. He is a past chair of the NIH-sponsored Diabetic Retinopathy Clinical Research Network, and was responsible for guidelines, policies, protocol development as well as implementation, and to facilitate Network operations in a way that maintains academic integrity and optimal clinical trial performance. He also has chaired the National Eye Institutes Data and Safety Monitoring Committee for intramural clinical trials and the FDA Ophthalmic Devices Panel. Dr. Bressler is currently editor-in-chief of JAMA Ophthalmology. Dr. Bressler is highly rated in 17 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Diabetic Macular Edema (DME), Age-Related Macular Degeneration (ARMD), Late-Onset Retinal Degeneration, Vitrectomy, and Cataract Removal. Dr. Bressler is board certified in American Board Of Ophthalmology.
Frequently Asked Questions about Dr. Irene C. Kuo
How do I make an appointment with Dr. Irene C. Kuo?
You can book an appointment with Dr. Irene C. Kuo by calling their office at 443-442-2020. MediFind provides direct contact information so you can schedule visits, second opinions, or consultations without navigating third-party calendars.
Is Dr. Irene C. Kuo a top-rated expert for Conjunctivitis (Pink Eye)?
MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Irene C. Kuo is classified as an Distinguished expert for Conjunctivitis (Pink Eye), 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. Irene C. Kuo specialize in?
While Dr. Irene C. Kuo is a Ophthalmology, they have specific expertise in Conjunctivitis (Pink Eye), Cataract, and Pterygium. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Ophthalmology.
Does Dr. Irene C. Kuo participate in research or clinical trials?
Yes. Dr. Irene C. Kuo has published 175 articles and abstracts on conditions like Conjunctivitis (Pink Eye). You can view a list of Dr. Irene C. Kuo's latest peer-reviewed publications and clinical trial participation on their profile to see if they are active in new treatments.
Does Dr. Irene C. Kuo accept my insurance?
Dr. Irene C. Kuo accepts most major insurance plans, including Aetna and Anthem BCBS. We recommend calling the office directly at 443-442-2020 to verify that your specific plan is currently accepted before your visit.
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- Distinguished
- Conjunctivitis (Pink Eye)Dr. Kuo isDistinguished. Learn about Conjunctivitis (Pink Eye).
- Advanced
- CataractDr. Kuo isAdvanced. Learn about Cataract.
- Dry Eye SyndromeDr. Kuo isAdvanced. Learn about Dry Eye Syndrome.
- Interstitial KeratitisDr. Kuo isAdvanced. Learn about Interstitial Keratitis.
- PterygiumDr. Kuo isAdvanced. Learn about Pterygium.
- Experienced
- Age-Related Macular Degeneration (ARMD)
- AmebiasisDr. Kuo isExperienced. Learn about Amebiasis.
- AstigmatismDr. Kuo isExperienced. Learn about Astigmatism.
- BlepharitisDr. Kuo isExperienced. Learn about Blepharitis.
- Cataract RemovalDr. Kuo isExperienced. Learn about Cataract Removal.
- Corneal Dystrophy and Perceptive Deafness