Researchers from the WashU Medicine John F. Hardesty, MD Department of Ophthalmology & Visual Sciences Apte Lab have identified a potential new way to detect primary open-angle glaucoma (POAG) using a molecule found in tears. The study, led by researchers in the Apte Lab in collaboration with glaucoma specialists, found that levels of growth differentiation […]
Researchers from the WashU Medicine John F. Hardesty, MD Department of Ophthalmology & Visual Sciences and Apte Lab, led by former graduate student Jason Colasanti and senior laboratory supervisor, Andrea Santeford, have identified a promising new approach that could improve treatment for patients with wet age-related macular degeneration (AMD), one of the leading causes of vision loss […]
Carla Siegfried, MD, professor of ophthalmology at the WashU Medicine John F. Hardesty, MD Department of Ophthalmology & Visual Sciences, delivered the 2026 Robert Miller Memorial Lecture during Northwestern University’s Annual Paul Knepper Northwestern Ophthalmology and Vision Research Day on June 26. Siegfried’s lecture, “From Bedside to Bench… The Story of Oxygen and Insights into […]
The WashU Medicine John F. Hardesty, MD Department of Ophthalmology & Visual Sciences celebrated its graduating residents, fellows, optometry residents, faculty, and award recipients during the 2026 Graduation Awards Ceremony held on Saturday, June 20. The annual event recognized the achievements of trainees and faculty while celebrating the department’s commitment to excellence in patient care, […]
The WashU Medicine John F. Hardesty, MD Department of Ophthalmology & Visual Sciences is proud to announce that 30 faculty physicians have been recognized as 2026 Castle Connolly Top Doctors, an honor that reflects excellence in patient care and professional achievement. The recognition is based on peer nominations and a rigorous physician-led selection process that […]
Lawrence Tychsen, MD, of the WashU Medicine John F. Hardesty, MD Department of Ophthalmology & Visual Sciences, recently presented his research at the annual meeting of the American Ophthalmological Society (AOS) in Santa Fe, New Mexico. His presentation highlighted how refractive surgery can improve vision and quality of life for children with neurobehavioral disorders who […]
Researchers from the WashU Medicine John F. Hardesty, MD Department of Ophthalmology & Visual Sciences, including Yu Jiang, PhD, and Cecilia S. Lee, MD, MS, co-authored a recently published study titled, “Quantitative Swept-Source Optical Coherence Tomography Angiography Indicators of Neurovascular Dysfunction in Alzheimer Disease.” The research explores how advanced retinal imaging may help identify changes […]
Researchers from the WashU Medicine John F. Hardesty, MD Department of Ophthalmology & Visual Sciences have published a collaborative study in Scientific Reports that provides new insights into how inherited retinal diseases disrupt the organization of the retina and its blood vessels. The study, titled “Altered retinal cellular architecture and neurovasculature in CRX-associated retinopathy mouse […]
Mae Gordon, PhD, of the WashU Medicine John F. Hardesty, MD Department of Ophthalmology & Visual Sciences, and colleagues recently published a study in JAMA Ophthalmology titled, “Diagnosis of Primary Open-Angle Glaucoma and Mental Health Status.” The study examined the relationship between a diagnosis of primary open-angle glaucoma and patients’ mental health status, contributing to […]
New article highlights the opportunities and challenges of leveraging large healthcare datasets to advance patient care Cecilia S. Lee, MD, MS, of the WashU Medicine John F. Hardesty, MD, Department of Ophthalmology & Visual Sciences, recently published an article titled, “Uses and Abuses of Big Data in Ophthalmology Research” examining both the promise and potential pitfalls of utilizing large-scale healthcare data in […]
Research highlights the potential diagnostic value of the newly described “Y-sign” in patients with optic nerve hypoplasia Jonathon Tong, MD, resident, and colleagues from the WashU Medicine John F. Hardesty, MD, Department of Ophthalmology & Visual Sciences recently published a study titled, “Characterization of a Novel MRI Sign of the Optic Chiasm in Patients With […]
National presentations highlight expertise in health policy and glaucoma care Carla J. Siegfried, MD, of the WashU Medicine John F. Hardesty, MD, Department of Ophthalmology & Visual Sciences, recently delivered invited presentations at two national ophthalmology meetings, sharing expertise on healthcare access and advancements in glaucoma treatment. On May 23, Siegfried presented “Medicaid Funding Cuts: […]
New publication examines diagnostic considerations for a sight-threatening autoimmune eye disease Andrew Huang, MD, MPH, of the WashU Medicine John F. Hardesty, MD, Department of Ophthalmology & Visual Sciences, recently published a perspective article titled, “Conjunctival Biopsy in Ocular Mucous Membrane Pemphigoid,” examining the evolving role of conjunctival biopsy in the diagnosis and management of […]
New fund honors Bhorade’s legacy by supporting innovative glaucoma research at WashU Medicine The WashU Medicine John F. Hardesty, MD Department of Ophthalmology & Visual Sciences is pleased to announce that Qian Wang, PhD has been selected as the inaugural recipient of the Dr. Anjali Bhorade Glaucoma Innovation Fund Award. Established through a generous gift […]
Award supports development of immune-based therapies for blinding retinal disease Poonam Naik, PhD, a researcher in the Apte Lab within the WashU Medicine John F. Hardesty, MD Department of Ophthalmology & Visual Sciences, has received the Loris and David Rich Postdoctoral Scholar Award from International Retinal Research Foundation (IRRF) to study novel immune-based therapies for neovascular age-related macular […]
Research identifies clinical factors that may help guide treatment decisions and improve patient counseling Researchers from the Apte Lab in the John F. Hardesty, MD Department of Ophthalmology & Visual Sciences at WashU Medicine, including residents, medical students, and undergraduate trainees under the mentorship of Rajendra S. Apte, MD, PhD., recently published a clinically relevant […]
Study highlights ongoing challenges in treating deprivation amblyopia despite surgical advances A new publication by Lawrence Tychsen, MD, and William C. Carter, explores whether visual outcomes have improved for infants born with unilateral cataracts, a condition that can lead to severe deprivation amblyopia if left untreated. The article, “Have Deprivation Amblyopia Outcomes Improved for Infants […]
Friendly competition strengthens community across the department Members of the John F. Hardesty, MD Department of Ophthalmology & Visual Sciences at WashU Medicine gathered for the annual Faculty vs. Residents Kickball Showdown, continuing a department tradition that brings together residents, fellows, and faculty for an evening of friendly competition and camaraderie. After a hard-fought game, […]
The John F. Hardesty, MD, Department of Ophthalmology and Visual Sciences at WashU Medicine proudly announces the winners of the 2026 Winston Fellow Competition. This annual event showcases outstanding research contributions from postdoctoral fellows and graduate students. We extend our heartfelt congratulations to the award recipients. Winners of the 2026 Winston Fellow Awards ITVS Graduate […]
The WashU Medicine John F. Hardesty, MD Department of Ophthalmology & Visual Sciences is celebrating national recognition for its innovative surgical simulation lab, which recently received a 2026 Lab Design Award for user engagement. Designed in partnership with HKW Architects, the space was recognized for its collaborative, learner-centered design that supports advanced surgical training and […]