Her areas of clinical expertise include general optometry and low vision rehabilitation. Through her research, she seeks to improve the overall model of rehabilitation and understand the best methods of intervention to improve visual function and reduce depression in patients with low vision.Dr. Deemer received her undergraduate degree in biology from the University of California, San Diego. She earned her doctor of optometry degree from the New England College of Optometry. Prior to joining Johns Hopkins, Dr. Deemer provided low vision services, polytrauma and general optometric care to military veterans at the VA Boston Healthcare System. Before joining the faculty, she completed the 2015-2016 Lions Low Vision Rehabilitation Fellowship at the Wilmer Eye Institute at Johns Hopkins.