Training Programs that Generate Leaders
Trainees benefit from strong mentorship and exposure to all subspecialties.
Our Research:
Bold and Broad
One of the nation’s largest ophthalmology & visual sciences research faculty drives innovation across the field through a highly multidisciplinary approach.
Sub-specialty and comprehensive care for a diverse population
7,000 procedures a year
Nationally ranked hospital partners:
Barnes-Jewish Hospital
& St. Louis Children’s Hospital
120,000 patient visits a year
Latest News
Eyes on Nutrition: Key Foods that Support Your Vision
Did you know that what you eat can significantly impact your eye health? A diet rich in essential nutrients like vitamins C and E, zinc, lutein, zeaxanthin, and omega-3 fatty acids can lower the risk of developing age-related macular degeneration (AMD), cataracts, and other eye conditions. While research is still ongoing about the role of […]
Welcome 2024 incoming Residents and Fellows
Introducing the Chiefs of Ophthalmic Trauma, Residents and Fellows.
DOVS Pride 2024
The Department of Ophthalmology and Visual Sciences (DOVS) at Washington University in St. Louis proudly celebrated its inaugural DOVS Pride Breakfast, followed by participation in the 2024 Grand Pride Parade. This event was a vibrant testament to our commitment to diversity, inclusion, and support for the LGBTQ+ community within our department and the broader St. […]
Sean McCracken honored with 2024 NIH Outstanding Scholars in Neuroscience Award
Sean McCracken, a Neuroscience PhD candidate in the William’s Lab, has been selected as an award recipient for the 2024 NIH Outstanding Scholars in Neuroscience Award Program (OSNAP). This prestigious honor recognizes Sean’s exceptional research and scientific training, highlighting him as a rising star in the neuroscience community. About the OSNAP Award The Outstanding Scholars […]
Welcome Yunshuo “Caroline” Tang, MD, PhD
We are pleased to welcome Yunshuo “Caroline” Tang, MD, PhD, to our team of Neuro-Ophthalmology Faculty. Dr. Tang recently completed her neuro-ophthalmology fellowship with us, and we are excited to add her to our team of expert physicians. Dr. Tang completed her MD and PhD degrees at the University of California, San Francisco, where she […]
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