Enjoy the Solar Eclipse with These Eye Safety Tips
On April 8, 2024, a total solar eclipse will be seen over North America. Retina specialist Jason Comander, MD, PhD, explains how to best enjoy the unique experience while keeping your eyes safe.
About Jason Comander, MD, PhD
Dr. Jason Comander is a member of the Mass. Eye and Ear Inherited Retinal Disorders Service and Retina Service, where he specializes in diagnosing and treating inherited retinal diseases. He is also a member of the Ocular Genomics Institute, the Berman-Gund Laboratory for Retinal Degenerations, and the Howe Laboratory.
Clinical Interests:
- Macular degeneration
- Retina
Treats:
- Adult
Locations
Mass Eye and Ear
243 Charles St.
Boston, MA 02114
Phone: 617-523-7900
Medical Education
- M.D., Ph.D., Harvard Medical School
- Residency, Massachusetts Eye and Ear
- Fellowship, Massachusetts Eye and Ear
American Board Certifications
- Ophthalmology, American Board of Ophthalmology
Research
Dr. Comander’s research interests include understanding the molecular basis of retinal degenerations, such as retinitis pigmentosa, and pursuing therapies for these disorders. He has published studies on the natural history of retinitis pigmentosa and other retinal disorders. Currently, he developing new techniques to speed characterization of potentially-disease causing DNA variants, testing gene therapy techniques in primates, and is an investigator and surgeon for a number of ongoing clinical trials for patients with inherited retinal disorders.
Publications
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1. Wan A, Place E, Pierce EA, Comander J. Characterizing variants of unknown significance in rhodopsin: A functional genomics approach. Hum Mutat. 2019 08; 40(8):1127-1144.
2. Terrell D, Comander J. Current Stem-Cell Approaches for the Treatment of Inherited Retinal Degenerations. Semin Ophthalmol. 2019; 34(4):287-292.
3. Stanwyck LK, Place EM, Comander J, Huckfeldt RM, Sobrin L. Predictive value of genetic testing for inherited retinal diseases in patients with suspected atypical autoimmune retinopathy. Am J Ophthalmol Case Rep. 2019 Sep; 15:100461.
4. Lee Kim E, Weiner AJ, Ung C, Roh M, Wang J, Lee IJ, Huang NT, Stem M, Dahrouj M, Eliott D, Vavvas DG, Young LHY, Williams GA, Garretson BR, Kim IK, Hassan TS, Mukai S, Ruby AJ, Faia LJ, Capone A, Comander J, Kim LA, Wu DM, Drenser KA, Woodward MA, Wolfe JD, Yonekawa Y. Characterization of Epiretinal Proliferation in Full-Thickness Macular Holes and Effects on Surgical Outcomes. Ophthalmol Retina. 2019 Aug; 3(8):694-702.
5. Davoudi S, Sevgi DD, Yasa C, Laíns I, Ebrahimiadib N, Roohipoor R, Papavasilieou E, Comander J, Sobrin L. High Reliability of Cone Cell Measurements With Adaptive Optics Scanning Laser Ophthalmoscopy in a Simulated Real-Life Clinical Setting. Ophthalmic Surg Lasers Imaging Retina. 2018 04 01; 49(4):228-235.
I thought Dr. Commander was extremely, extremely good. Very clear, very understanding, very patient. I have no problem giving him a 10.
Dr. Comander and his staff, like [redacted] and others there, are always just really, really thorough and really thoughtful and super helpful. I couldn't recommend them enough.
Dr Comander saved my eyesight 10 years ago and he has continued to be very caring on each of my check up visits .
Yes. My experience last Friday was excellent from the time I got there until the time I left. With the doctors' assistance, they were great. The reception at the counter, both of the ladies were great as far as helping me, directing me as far as getting different tests for Dr. Commander. As far as Dr. Commander, he's been my doctor the past 11 ... Read More
I think Dr. Comander is very thoughtful and has a terrific "bedside manner". He listens and explains things related to my visual issues very well.
Everything went smoothly for the appointment and everybody went over everything that we could think of and gave recommendations and, you know, we'll call us in the future and we have another appointment set up for about two years.
He's just a very wonderful doctor and I'm a very nervous person and he gets me to relax and I just think he's great. Thank you.
Over a year ago, Dr. Comander repaired the torn retina in my left eye. Although it was emergency surgery, he took the time to clearly describe what the surgery would entail and what to expect during the healing process. Then, at the end of each follow-up appointment, Dr. Comander explained the status of his findings and described options for ... Read More
Dr Comander is a top flight professional. Always look forward to my appointments to learn what is happening for RP clinical updates.
Dr. Comander is outstanding as surgeon and doctor.