Sofinski, Sandra, Jean, MD

Dr. Mears completed her retina and vitreous medical and surgical training at the University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics, Iowa City, Iowa. She joined Dr. Walker, Dr. Raskauskas, Dr. Ghuman, and Dr. Sharma at Retina Consultants of Southwest Florida in 2016. She has been an investigator in several pivotal clinical trials that have led to FDA approval of new therapies to fight retina or vitreous diseases. She has contributed her time and expertise to further medical and ophthalmic education by serving as a lecturer to her peers on subjects such as retinal surgery techniques, retinal diagnostics, hereditary retinal diseases, and many other retinal disorders. She also collaborated and authored publications of textbooks and peer-reviewed journals.

Retina Consultants of Southwest Florida is a leading provider of retinal health care services, boasting over 125 years of combined experience among its team of specialists. Dedicated to preserving patients' eyesight, they offer advanced diagnostic and treatment options for a range of retinal conditions, including macular degeneration, diabetic retinopathy, and retinal detachments. With multiple locations in Fort Myers, Naples, and Cape Coral, the clinic emphasizes patient care and satisfaction through ongoing clinical research and community involvement. Their commitment to excellence has made them a trusted choice for those seeking specialized retina care in the region. Generated from the website

Dr. Ghuman completed his retina and vitreous medical and surgical training at West Virginia University, Morgantown, WV. He joined Dr. Walker, Dr. Wing, and Dr. Raskauskas at Retina Consultants of Southwest Florida in 2000. He has been the principal investigator in dozens of pivotal clinical trials that have led to FDA approval of new therapies to fight retina or vitreous diseases. He is currently the principal investigator for multiple National Health Institute/National Eye Institute studies. He has served as an instructor at University of Texas Medical Branch and West Virginia University and has served as an Adjunct Assistant Clinical Scientist for the Schepens Eye Research Institute affiliated with Harvard Medical School in Boston, Massachusetts.