Dr. Sarah Wood

Biography

Dr. Sarah Dougherty Wood is a Clinical Assistant Professor in the Department of Ophthalmology and Visual Sciences at Michigan Medicine, University of Michigan. She specializes in optometry, with a focus on glaucoma and dry eye diseases. Dr. Wood completed her Optometry degree at the Indiana School of Optometry in 2002 and her residency in Ocular Disease/Vision Rehabilitation at the Kansas City Veterans Medical Center in 2003. She is a Fellow of the American Academy of Optometry and has obtained Advanced Competence in Medical Optometry certification. Additionally, she holds a master’s degree in Vision Science from the New England College of Optometry, which she earned in 2010. Dr. Wood has been involved in various research projects including clinical trials assessing the efficacy and safety of treatments for glaucoma and dry eye diseases. Her notable research includes being a Principal Investigator on a clinical trial for Intense Pulsed Light Treatment for dry eye disease and serving as a Co-Investigator on multiple studies related to intraocular pressure management in glaucoma patients. She is also actively engaged in comprehensive eye examinations and clinical research, contributing to advancements in ocular disease management.

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