Dr. Laura Goldberg | Optometrist

Why It Matters

Her work bridges research and clinical practice to advance treatments for rising myopia and chronic dry eye while training new clinicians, potentially improving patient outcomes and access to care. This integrated approach can accelerate adoption of novel therapies and expand services to underserved populations.

Summary

Dr. Laura Goldberg is an assistant professor of ophthalmology at the Wilmer Eye Institute and a comprehensive optometrist focusing on myopia management, specialty contact lenses, and dry eye. Her interest grew from personal experience with vision correction and was reinforced by research in myopia using animal models and therapeutic drugs, which she has translated into clinical practice. She also leverages specialty lens fittings to treat complex corneal conditions and dry eye, and combines clinical care with research and teaching at Wilmer. Goldberg emphasizes equitable, compassionate care and participates in outreach—volunteering locally and on international mission trips.

Original Description

Laura Goldberg, O.D., F.A.A.O. is an optometrist at the Wilmer Eye Institute, Johns Hopkins Medicine's Columbia, Maryland location. In addition to providing comprehensive eye care to patients, Dr. Goldberg's practice focuses on complex contact lenses fittings and dry eye disease. She graduated from the New England College of Optometry and completed a residency in primary care and ocular disease at the Veterans Affairs Medical Center in Wilmington, Delaware. While studying optometry, Dr. Goldberg performed research on possible causes of developmental progression of myopia in children and received a master’s degree in vision science. Her research sparked her passion for myopia control, and she currently offers a myriad of therapies to help slow the progression of nearsightedness. Dr. Goldberg envisions her career unfolding at the nexus of three areas of optometry in order to facilitate continuing advancements in patient care. #optometrist #wilmereye #johnshopkins https://profiles.hopkinsmedicine.org/provider/laura-ann-goldberg/3216432