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.

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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

  • 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.

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Reviews: Comments and Ratings

4.8out of 5(179 Ratings, 62 Comments)

May 2025

Excellent!!!!!


May 2025

Dr. Comander is awesome and I always feel I am receiving the best care possible. It is always a pleasant experience seeing him.


May 2025

Even though I had a long waiting time. I understand the business of the doctor I would not go any where else. It's worth the trip and comforting to know I am in excellent hands, I will not trust anyone else for the care of my eyes. Bless doctor Comander and thank you.


May 2025

I feel confident that my provider has a grasp on my condition.


May 2025

I always know I'm getting the best care with Dr Comander


May 2025

A level of caring and respect that up to this point in my eye journey has not been shown. Very impressed by Jason Comander and his team - smart, warm, respectful and offering hope for the future


April 2025

All good


April 2025

Good experience


April 2025

Was honest and to the point and honest when I ask a question no sugar coating. Witch I appreciate very much.


April 2025

The providers were exceptionally knowledgeable, compassionate, patient, helpful, and every other word that is a positive.

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