The San Diego Retina Research Foundation (SDRRF) stands at the forefront of the battle against blindness. Through our active participation in cutting-edge clinical trials, we empower our patients to contribute to developing groundbreaking treatments—a beacon of hope for conditions once deemed untreatable.
Our research focuses on blinding diseases, including age-related macular degeneration, retinal venous occlusive diseases, diabetic retinopathy, vitreomacular adhesions, macular holes, and retinal detachments. While most trials primarily target newly diagnosed patients, we also extend opportunities to actively treated patients.
Our certified team comprises skilled physicians, clinical trial coordinators, photographers, and technicians. We engage in multiple trials across various disease states, ensuring our patients have a comprehensive array of options beyond standard care. These options are thoroughly discussed with interested patients, weighing the pros and cons of research participation. Recently, we inaugurated a state-of-the-art clinical trial suite—a hub of innovation. As a global center for retinal research, we collaborate with other leading research institutions on exciting studies, including gene therapy, stem cells, and cutting-edge surgical techniques. Our esteemed physicians not only participate in sponsor-initiated studies but also contribute to trial design, findings synthesis, and the presentation of results at national meetings and in peer-reviewed publications.