Washington University School of Medicine in St. Louis
John F. Hardesty MD, Department of Ophthalmology & Visual Sciences
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Oct 30, 2024 | 7:00 a.m.-8:00 a.m.
COH 6th Floor Conference Room, 4901 Forest Park Ave, St. Louis, Missouri 63110
“Pentosan polysulfate maculopathy: the case for a causal relationship”
Presented by Nieraj Jain, MD
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| Vision Science Journal Club (VSJC)
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Oct 30, 2024 | 10:00 a.m.
Maternity Building 7th floor Conference room 725, 517 South Euclid Ave, Saint Louis, MO 63110
Graduate students, postdocs, and research staff are invited to attend and present recent publications across vision disciplines.
Presented by Evelyn Craigen
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Oct 31, 2024 | 2:00 p.m.-3:00 p.m.
MCC Building - RM 1404, 4590 Nash Way, St. Louis, MO 63110
Presented by
Richard Vierstra, PhD
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November 4th 10:00 AM
Wohl Auditorium
"The Role of MiR-34a in Pathological Neovascularization as Seen in Age-Related Macular Degeneration"
Jason Colasanti
Program in Molecular Cell Biology
Laboratory of Rajendra Apte, M.D., Ph.D. Department of Ophthalmology and Visual Sciences
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| November 6, 2024 | 2:00 PM
FLTC – Connor Auditorium
"Cytoplasmic and Mitochondrial Calcium Influences Retinal Ganglion Cell Survival to Axon Injury"
Sean McCracken
Program in Neurosciences
Laboratory of Dr. Philip Willaims Department of Ophthalmology and Visual Sciences
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Instillation of Shiming Chen, PhD as the Dr. Bernard and Janet R. Becker Distinguished Professor of Ophthalmology
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November 6, 2024 | 5:30 pm
Connor Auditorium
Dr. Chen will present “Fighting Blindness – Lessons from CRX Research”
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| Treatment Strategies for Vision Loss Due to Thygeson Superficial Punctate Keratitis |
A 20-year-old patient with Thygeson Superficial Punctate Keratitis (SPK) presents persistent symptoms after five years of treatment. Dr. Stephen A. Wexler and colleagues discuss this case in Cataract & Refractive Surgery Today, exploring potential treatments like PRK surgery with MMC to address her decreased best-corrected visual acuity (BCVA). They suggest this option along with oral tetracycline for underlying rosacea, offering a new approach to improving her vision.
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Trunk or Treat at Children’s Specialty Care Center-South County Recap |
A big thank you to everyone who made our Trunk or Treat event at the St. Louis Children’s Specialty Care Center a success! With over 800 attendees, the event was packed with spooky fun, creative costumes, and amazing trunk displays.
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The 2024 American Academy of Ophthalmology (AAO) Conference in Chicago brought together leading experts in eye care to explore the latest advancements in the field. WashU Medicine’s Department of Ophthalmology and Vision Sciences actively participated, contributing to important discussions on new technologies and sharing insights on new technology, surgical techniques, and patient care.
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The Spooky Risks of Non-Prescription Colored Contacts for Halloween |
Colored contact lenses have become increasingly popular, thanks to their ability to change your eye color and enhance your Halloween look. However, it’s vital to remember that these cosmetic accessories aren’t without their hazards when used irresponsibly.
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Your WashU Hub for Election Information
- Voter Education
- Voter Registration
- Make Your Voting Plan
- Early Voting Info
- Party at the Poles Events
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Performances of “Pride and Prejudice” will take place in WashU’s Edison Theatre beginning at 7:30 p.m. Friday and Saturday, Oct. 25 and 26; and at 2 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 27. Performances will continue the following weekend, at 7:30 p.m. Nov. 1 and 2; and at 2 p.m. Nov. 3.
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Join Us for a Benefit Concert Supporting Kids Vision for Life St. Louis!
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Date: November 30
Time: Doors open at 6PM
Location: Diamond Music Hall
Tickets: $20 in advance | $25 day of
Performances by:
Somebody to Love – A Tribute to Queen
Duran and Duran – A Tribute to Duran Duran
Tony Colombo & the North County Sound Machine
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