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Gordon Publishes Study on Primary Open-Angle Glaucoma and Mental Health in JAMA Ophthalmology
Mae Gordon, MD, of the WashU Medicine John F. Hardesty, MD Department of Ophthalmology & Visual Sciences, and colleagues recently published a study in JAMA Ophthalmology titled, “Diagnosis of Primary Open-Angle Glaucoma and Mental Health Status.” The study examined the relationship between a diagnosis of primary open-angle glaucoma and patients’ mental health status, contributing to […]
Fireworks Safety for Summer
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 […]
2026 Science in Focus: Art Beyond the Microscope
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. […]
Lee Publishes Perspective on the Uses and Abuses of Big Data in Ophthalmology Research
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 […]
Tong Publishes Study Identifying Novel MRI Sign in Optic Nerve Hypoplasia
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 […]