Cornea & External Diseases

Cornea Specialists

At Washington University, our team of ophthalmologists specialize in diagnosing and treating a range of corneal conditions to help protect and preserve our patients’ vision. Our highly specialized cornea physicians are equipped to handle a variety of conditions, including corneal transplants, inflammation and injury, infectious keratitis, keratoconus, and ocular surface disorders and diseases.

We understand the importance of proper diagnosis and treatment when it comes to your vision, and we are committed to providing the highest level of care to our patients. If you are experiencing any corneal issues, please don’t hesitate to schedule an appointment with one of our expert ophthalmologists today.

For appointments call:
Todd Margolis, MD, PhD

Conditions treated include:

  • Anterior Segment Reconstruction
  • Cataract Surgery and Implantation of Intraocular Lens
  • Corneal & Conjunctival Inflammation (including pemphigoid, graft versus host disease)
  • Corneal & Conjunctival Infections (viral, bacterial, fungal)
  • Corneal & Conjunctival Tumor
  • Corneal Degenerations & Dystrophies
  • Cornea Transplants
  • Dry Eyes
  • Keratoconus
  • Ocular Rosacea & Blepharitis
  • Ocular Surface Trauma
  • Ocular Surface & Iris Tumors
  • Ocular Surface Reconstruction (limbal stem cell & amniotic membrane transplants)
  • Surgery for Vision Correction

Cornea Specialists

Jennifer Enright, MD, PhD

Jennifer Enright, MD, PhD

Assistant Professor, Ophthalmology and Visual Sciences

Augustine Hong, MD

Augustine Hong, MD

Assistant Professor, Ophthalmology and Visual Sciences

Andrew Huang, MD, MPH

Andrew Huang, MD, MPH

Professor, Ophthalmology and Visual Sciences

Anthony Lubniewski, MD

Anthony Lubniewski, MD

Professor, Ophthalmology and Visual Sciences

Todd Margolis, MD, PhD

Todd Margolis, MD, PhD

Alan A. and Edith L. Wolff Distinguished Professor and Chairman, Ophthalmology and Visual Sciences

Praneetha  Thulasi, MD

Praneetha Thulasi, MD

Assistant Professor, Ophthalmology and Visual Sciences

Jessica Yang Walia, MD

Jessica Yang Walia, MD

Assistant Professor, Ophthalmology and Visual Sciences

Cornea Fellows

Mustafa Safi, MD

Mustafa Safi, MD

Department of Ophthalmology and Visual Sciences Cornea Fellow 2023-2024

Ali  VanBelkum Riddering, MD

Ali VanBelkum Riddering, MD

Department of Ophthalmology and Visual Sciences Cornea Fellow 2023-2024