Dr. Eric Pierce is a full-time clinician scientist. He is Director of the Harvard Ophthalmology Ocular Genomics Institute and the William F. Chatlos Professor of Ophthalmology at Harvard Medical School.

As a group, retinal degenerations are a common cause of blindness. The overall goal of Dr. Pierce's clinical and research program has been to improve the understanding of the molecular bases of inherited retinal degenerations and related cilia disorders so that rational therapies can be developed for these diseases. Learn about the Inherited Retinal Disorders Service at Mass. Eye and Ear

Dr. Pierce pursues his objectives through a combination of laboratory-based investigation of retinal biology and disease, clinical care of children and adults with retinal degenerative disorders, and clinical research. Dr. Pierce is currently working to develop gene therapy for several forms of retinal degeneration.