The WashU Medicine Free Eye Service is a student-run mobile eye clinic dedicated to expanding access to quality eye care for underserved communities in St. Louis. Founded by medical students Isa Gomes (M3), Selam Zenebe-Gete (M2), and Jacob Strelnikov (M4), with the support of faculty advisor Erin Sieck,MD, the clinic provides free vision screenings, eye exams, and referrals for further care when needed.
Our mission
- Provide free eye care and education to medically underserved populations in the St. Louis metro area.
- Understand the eye health needs of medically underserved communities in St. Louis.
- Investigate and report on effective methods to start a medical student-run eye clinic.
About us
We’re here to support you and your eye health.
Founded in 2022 by passionate WashU Medicine physicians and medical students, the WashU Medicine Free Eye Service (WUFES) clinic offers free eye health education and vision screening services for uninsured and underinsured patients.
Our services
- Free Vision Screening at our partnering locations.
- We offer reading glasses to those with nearsightedness.
- Help connect you to partnered community organizations and clinics for further comprehensive care.
Clinic schedule
We offer vision screening services on select Friday afternoons at alternating locations. Please see the upcoming dates listed below. No appointment is needed; screenings are available on a walk-in basis.
Upcoming dates:
| Date | Location | Time |
|---|---|---|
| 2/13/2026 | Casa de Salud | 1 – 4 p.m. |
| 02/27/2026 | Pro Bono Clinic | 1 – 5 p.m. |
| 04/03/2026 | Pro Bono Clinic | 1 – 5 p.m. |
| 04/10/2026 | Casa de Salud | 1 – 4 p.m. |
Clinic locations
Casa de Salud
- Physical Address: 3200 Chouteau Ave, St. Louis, MO 63103, USA
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Mailing Address:
3200 Chouteau Ave
St. Louis, MO 63103 - Phone: (314) 977-1250
St. Patrick’s Center
- Physical Address: 800 N Tucker Blvd, St. Louis, MO 63101, USA
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Mailing Address:
800 N. Tucker Blvd.
St. Louis, MO 63101 - Phone: 314-802-0700
WashU Medicine Pro Bono Health Clinic
- Physical Address: 4444 Forest Park Avenue suite 1210, St. Louis, MO 63108, USA
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Mailing Address:
4444 Forest Park Avenue
Suite 1210 (first floor)
St. Louis, MO 63108 - Phone: 314-273-5297
Faculty Advisors
Cynthia Montana, MD, PhD
Associate Professor, Ophthalmology and Visual Sciences; Director of the University Eye Service
- Email: montanac@wustl.edu
Erin Sieck, MD
Associate Professor, Ophthalmology and Visual Sciences; Fellowship Director Advanced Anterior Segment and Glaucoma Surgery; Director of Ophthalmology Continuing Medical Education
- Email: erin.sieck@wustl.edu