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The Spooky Risks of Non-Prescription Colored Contacts for Halloween
Halloween is the time of year when people go all out to transform themselves into their favorite ghouls, superheroes, or creatures of the night. From elaborate costumes to face paint, it’s all about having fun and getting into the spirit of the holiday. Many people opt to complete their spooky looks with colored contact lenses, […]
WashU Medicine Researcher Pooja Rathaur, PhD Recognized in 2026 Nikon Small World Competition
A striking microscopic image of the human eye by Pooja Rathaur, PhD of WashU Medicine has been recognized as an Image of Distinction in the 2026 Nikon Small World Photomicrography Competition. Pooja Rathaur, PhD—a postdoctoral fellow in the Bassnett Lab Rathaur’s image, “Zonular fibers bridging the lens and ciliary body of the human eye,” highlights […]
WashU Ophthalmology Researchers Selected for Distinguished Postdoctoral Scholars Program
Three researchers from the WashU Medicine John F. Hardesty, MD Department of Ophthalmology & Visual Sciences have been selected to participate in the Center for Regenerative Medicine Distinguished Postdoctoral Scholars Program. Ismael Hernández-Núñez, PhD, Hunter Aliff, PhD and Alexis Crockett, PhD were awarded spots in the program, which supports professional development and career advancement in […]
Department introduces specialized EyePrint contact lens technology
WashU Medicine John F. Hardesty, MD Department of Ophthalmology & Visual Sciences is expanding its specialty contact lens services with EyePrint. This innovative technology creates highly customized contact lenses designed to match the unique shape of a patient’s eye. With this new service, WashU Medicine is now one of only four providers in Missouri offering […]
WashU Ophthalmology Residents Develop Modified Eyeglasses to Improve Visual Acuity Assessments
Researchers at the WashU Medicine John F. Hardesty, MD Department of Ophthalmology & Visual Sciences are developing an innovative approach to visual acuity testing with modified eyeglasses designed to improve exam efficiency, stability and accuracy. Developed by ophthalmology residents Glory Mgboji, MD and John Wilson, MD the device offers a hands-free alternative to traditional eye […]