Thomas Wright Gardner, MD, MS
Specialty:
Ophthalmology
Title: Professor
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Thomas Wright Gardner, MD, MS
Ophthalmology
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Areas of Practice
Subspecialty: Retina
Prevention, treatment and clinical research of diabetic retinopathy
Expertise
Locations
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U of M Ophthalmology 1000 Wall St
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Ann Arbor, MI 48105-1912
Insurance Accepted
University of Michigan Health participates with most health insurance plans.
Education & Training
Medical School or Training
Jefferson Medical College, 1979
Residency
McGaw Medical Center at Northwestern University, Ophthalmology, 1983
Fellowships
Bascom Palmer Eye Institute, VitroRetinal, 1984
Board Certifications
Ophthalmology
Research Overview
Understanding why diabetes damages the retina, with the goal of helping persons with diabetes maintain their vision.
Featured News & Stories
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Managing your diabetes can help prevent associated vision loss
Diabetic retinal disease screening remains challenging because patients often do not have any symptoms in the early stages and, therefore, misunderstand the importance of regular screenings. In a recent publication Thomas Gardner discusses current screening recommendations and treatment options for DRD.
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Preserving an artist’s vision after diabetic retinal disease
Kim Hartman is an artist with Type 1 diabetes. She started developing vision problems and doctors at Michigan Medicine helped her slow the vision loss and manage it.
