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WashU Medicine at AAO 2024
The 2024 American Academy of Ophthalmology (AAO) Conference in Chicago brought together leading experts in eye care to explore the latest advancements in the field. WashU Medicine’s Department of Ophthalmology and Vision Sciences actively participated, contributing to important discussions on new technologies and sharing insights on new technology, surgical techniques, and patient care. Contributions from […]
WashU Ophthalmologists Receive 2024 ASOPRS Research Award
St. Louis, MO – October 18, 2024 – Washington University School of Medicine in St. Louis’ Drs. Custer and Maamari have been awarded the 2024 American Society of Ophthalmic Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery (ASOPRS) Research Award for their groundbreaking paper titled “The Hatchet Flap for Eyelid and Midfacial Reconstruction: Experience from 70 Cases.” The paper, […]
Trunk or Treat at Children’s Specialty Care Center-South County Recap
A big thank you to everyone who made our Trunk or Treat event at the St. Louis Children’s Specialty Care Center a success! With over 800 attendees, the event was packed with spooky fun, creative costumes, and amazing trunk displays. Best Trunk Winners: We appreciate all the community support and look forward to next year’s […]
Treatment Strategies for Vision Loss Due to Thygeson Superficial Punctate Keratitis
Surgeons Discuss Treatment Recommendations for Thygeson Superficial Punctate Keratitis A 20-year-old patient presents with a history of light sensitivity, decreased best-corrected visual acuity (BCVA), and challenges with night driving, attributed to Thygeson Superficial Punctate Keratitis (SPK). Despite a 5-year treatment regimen that included corticosteroids and various therapies like refractive lenses and cyclosporine, her symptoms remain […]
Gateway Curriculum: Eye Movement and Pupillary Abnormalities
In 2020, WashU Medicine introduced the Gateway Curriculum, a forward-thinking initiative designed to transform medical education. As part of this new curriculum, Dr. Andrew Lee and Dr. Cynthia Montana had the privilege of developing the ophthalmology content for second-year medical students, aiming to enhance their understanding of this critical field. Dr. Stunkel also played a […]
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