Ophthalmology & Visual Sciences

Carla and Mildred Reeves Foundation Awards $40,000 Grant to Dr. Rajendra S. Apte for Groundbreaking Research in Retinal Neurodegeneration St. Louis, MO – The Carla and Mildred Reeves Foundation has awarded a $40,000 grant to Rajendra S. Apte, MD, PhD, the Paul Cibis Distinguished Professor of Ophthalmology and Visual Sciences at Washington University School of […]

The Department of Ophthalmology and Visual Sciences at WashU Medicine invites you to join us in celebrating the extraordinary career and enduring impact of Morton E. Smith, MD. Dr. Smith, Professor Emeritus of Ophthalmology & Visual Sciences and Associate Dean Emeritus, has dedicated his life to advancing the field of vision science. As a beloved […]

Drs. Ruzycki and Clark Awarded Nine-Month Research Grant from the Carl Marshall & Mildred Almen Reeves Foundation ST. LOUIS, MO – November 11, 2024 — The Carl Marshall & Mildred Almen Reeves Foundation has awarded a nine-month research grant to Philip Ruzycki, PhD and Brian Clark, PhD, supporting their groundbreaking project titled “Epigenetic Changes in […]

Cataract surgery is a highly effective way to restore clear vision after development of a cataract, but some patients still experience refractive errors after surgery, like nearsightedness, farsightedness, or astigmatism. If you’ve had cataract surgery but still find yourself needing glasses or contacts, you may be wondering if LASIK or PRK is an option to […]

WashU Medicine’s Dr. Rajendra Apte receives $35,000 research grant award from the Macula Society to study the impact of the aging immune system on uveitis-related vision loss, aiming to discover targeted treatments for older patients. ST. LOUIS, MO – November 4, 2024 – Dr. Rajendra S. Apte, the Paul A. Cibis Distinguished Professor of Ophthalmology […]