Ophthalmology & Visual Sciences

WashU Medicine John F. Hardesty, MD Department of Ophthalmology & Visual Sciences faculty member Rajendra Apte, MD, PhD was selected to deliver the APVRS International Award Lecture 2026 during the 19th Congress of the Asia-Pacific Vitreo-retina Society (APVRS), held August 28–30, 2026. For his award lecture, “From Mechanisms to Medicine: Translating Scientific Discoveries into Patient Care,”  Apte […]

Aaron Y. Lee, MD, the Arthur W. Stickle Distinguished Professor of Ophthalmology and Visual Sciences and head of the John F. Hardesty, MD Department of Ophthalmology & Visual Sciences at WashU Medicine, has received a $150,000 grant from Research to Prevent Blindness to support eye research in the department. Research to Prevent Blindness is a nonprofit organization that […]

This spotlight series highlights the individuals behind the white coats, their journeys, passions, and the impact they’re making in the field of medicine. Today, we highlight Wilson Wang, MD. Incoming Resident: Where are you from? Jericho, NY Where did you attend Medical School? Washington University School of Medicine in St. Louis Favorite memory of Medical […]

The WashU Medicine LASIK Surgery Center has been named the Laser Eye Treatment Winner in St. Louis Magazine’s A-List, recognizing the center as a leading destination for laser vision correction in the St. Louis region. The recognition highlights the center’s commitment to personalized care, advanced technology and exceptional patient outcomes. At the WashU Medicine LASIK […]

WashU Medicine John F. Hardesty, MD Department of Ophthalmology & Visual Sciences welcomes Sharon Sabapathypillai, MD, MSc, to the glaucoma team. Sabapathypillai brings a strong background in clinical research, comprehensive ophthalmology and glaucoma care, along with a deep commitment to patient-centered care and resident education. Sabapathypillai grew up in Cape Girardeau, Missouri, and completed the […]