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Rare (and Rarely Diagnosed) Diseases in Ophthalmology

Regulatory policies, combined with better screening tools, can broaden access to needed treatments

  • By

  • Neel Desai

  • January 21, 2026

  • 8 min

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Top Institutions in Optometry

Brief introduction explaining scope and methodology.

  • #1

    Bascom Palmer Eye Institute
    Bascom Palmer Eye Institute

    Miami, FL

    Key Differentiators

    • Ophthalmology
    • Rare Eye Diseases
    • Clinical Trials

  • #2

    Massachusetts Eye and Ear Infirmary
    Massachusetts Eye and Ear Infirmary

    Boston, MA

    Key Differentiators

    • Ophthalmology
    • Genetic Eye Diseases
    • Rare Disease Research

  • #3

    Johns Hopkins Wilmer Eye Institute
    Johns Hopkins Wilmer Eye Institute

    Baltimore, MD

    Key Differentiators

    • Ophthalmology
    • Rare Eye Disorders
    • Clinical Research

  • #4

    University of California, San Francisco (UCSF) Department of Ophthalmology
    University of California, San Francisco (UCSF) Department of Ophthalmology

    San Francisco, CA

    Key Differentiators

    • Ophthalmology
    • Rare Genetic Eye Diseases
    • Translational Research

  • #5

    Mayo Clinic Department of Ophthalmology
    Mayo Clinic Department of Ophthalmology

    Rochester, MN

    Key Differentiators

    • Ophthalmology
    • Rare Eye Disease Clinical Care
    • Research

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Rare (and Rarely Diagnosed) Diseases in Ophthalmology

  • by Neel Desai

  • January 21, 2026

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