Dr. Mark Johnson

Biography

Mark W. Johnson, MD, is a Professor in the Department of Ophthalmology at Michigan Medicine, University of Michigan. He is the Visual Sciences Section Leader specializing in the treatment and research of retinal diseases. His research interests include the pathogenesis and treatment of conditions such as epiretinal membrane, macular hole, vitreomacular traction syndrome, and myopic traction maculopathy. Dr. Johnson serves as the principal investigator at the Kellogg Eye Center for multicenter clinical trials that investigate the safety and efficacy of new drug treatments for nonexudative neovascular age-related macular degeneration (AMD) and is involved in numerous Data Safety Monitoring Committees for clinical trials related to macular and retinal vascular diseases. His clinical interests encompass macular diseases, retinal vascular disorders, diabetic retinopathy, posterior segment inflammatory disorders, and various surgical interventions related to vitreoretinal issues. Dr. Johnson has completed his medical education at the University of Utah and has pursued residencies and fellowships at the Kellogg Eye Center and Bascom Palmer Eye Institute, earning him extensive expertise in his field.

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