Ophthalmology & Visual Sciences

Apply Now for the Winston Fellow Award for Postdoctoral Fellows The Winston Fellow Award Program recognizes outstanding contributions to vision science. Award Selection Please note: We will verify the postdoc job title to confirm eligibility. For questions about eligibility, please contact Jenna Krizan at krizanj@wustl.edu. Submit Your Application Submit an abstract (maximum 250 words) that […]

WashU Medicine Ophthalmology has been ranked No. 3 in the nation in National Institutes of Health (NIH) funding among ophthalmology departments, according to the 2025 Blue Ridge Institute for Medical Research (BRIMR) rankings. WashU Medicine John F. Hardesty, MD Department of Ophthalmology & Visual Sciences continues to demonstrate national research leadership, securing $22,793,703 in NIH funding […]

Macular Degeneration: A Leading Cause of Vision Loss Age-related macular degeneration (AMD) is the leading cause of blindness in adults over 50 in North America, affecting nearly 20 million Americans today. Globally, that number is projected to reach 300 million by 2040, with nearly two million people in the U.S. living with severe vision loss. […]

Arthur W. Stickle Distinguished Professor of Ophthalmology and Visual Sciences On February 11, the WashU Medicine John F. Hardesty, MD Department of Ophthalmology & Visual Sciences community gathered to honor Aaron Y. Lee, MD, MSCI as the newly installed Arthur W. Stickle Distinguished Professor of Ophthalmology & Visual Sciences. The installation ceremony, featured Lee’s compelling […]

The WashU Medicine John F. Hardesty, MD Department of Ophthalmology & Visual Sciences is proud to share that Julia Pulliam, OD, FAAO, recently presented at the Envision Summit in Puerto Rico. Her presentation focused on “Collaborating (OD/MD) in Uveitis Patients,” highlighting the power of interdisciplinary care in managing complex inflammatory eye disease. Uveitis often requires […]