Caroline C.W. Klaver

Prof. Caroline C.W. Klaver is a Full Professor in Ophthalmology at Erasmus MC. Her research focuses on genetic and epidemiological aspects of eye diseases, particularly age-related macular degeneration (AMD), keratoconus, and myopia. She leads collaborative projects investigating disease mechanisms through genomic studies and advanced imaging techniques. Her work bridges clinical research and population-based epidemiology.

• Key areas: Genetics of ophthalmic conditions, population studies, functional genomics
• Techniques: Genome-wide association studies, adaptive optics imaging, epidemiological modeling

Recent studies include defining keratoconus prevalence disparities, functional mechanisms of AMD, and climate influences on eye diseases. She has supervised 18 research projects, contributing to both clinical and basic science advancements.