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 […]
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 […]
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 David Morcos, MD. Incoming Resident: David Morcos, MD Where are you from? Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania Where did you attend Medical School? University of Missouri-Kansas City School of Medicine Favorite memory […]
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 Julia Fleecs, MD. Incoming Resident: Julia Fleecs, MD Where are you from? Glidden, Iowa Where did you attend Medical School? University of Iowa Favorite memory of Medical School? I […]
Researchers from WashU Medicine and the California Medical Innovations Institute (CALMI) have earned first place in the National Institutes of Health (NIH) Data Sharing Index (S-Index) Challenge, receiving a $400,000 prize for developing an innovative framework to recognize and reward high-quality biomedical data sharing. The team developed Scholar Data, a simple and field-aware s-index for […]
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 […]
The WashU Medicine John F. Hardesty, MD Department of Ophthalmology & Visual Sciences is proud to support Kids Vision for Life St. Louis in the purchase of a third mobile vision clinic, expanding access to essential eye care for thousands of children throughout the St. Louis region. Since becoming a sponsor in 2019, WashU Medicine […]
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 Eli Pratte, MD. Graduating Resident: Eli Pratte, MD What are your future plans? Refractive Surgery Fellowship at the Pepose Vision Institute. Why did you choose Ophthalmology/WashU Medicine? I did […]
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 Catherine Gilbert, MD. Graduating Resident: Catherine Gilbert, MD What are your future plans? Surgical retina fellow at WashU Medicine Why did you choose Ophthalmology/WashU Medicine? I chose ophthalmology for […]
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 Benjamin Katz, MD. Graduating Fellow: Benjamin Katz, MD What are your future plans? I will be joining the Midwest Center for Sight, where I will be focusing on glaucoma […]
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 […]
Summer brings a high risk of fireworks injuries. Most high-risk injuries occur between mid-June and mid-July. This year, stay safe by leaving fireworks to the professionals. If you’re near fireworks, make sure everyone — users and bystanders — wears eye protection that meets ANSI safety standards. Most fireworks-related deaths are caused by unsafe handling, but […]
Science in Focus: Art Beyond the Microscope, a science as art competition! We invite all vision science researchers to participate in this unique competition, where science and art intersect to reveal the beauty within scientific research. Purpose and Goals Our goal is to celebrate the beauty of science and engage the community in its impact. […]
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 […]