Sean Edelstein, M.D.
Assistant professor, cornea, refractive surgery and comprehensive ophthalmology
Department of Ophthalmology
Education
Fellowship
Cornea and external disease, and refractive surgery, Washington University School
of Medicine
Residencies
Ophthalmology, Washington University School of Medicine
Internal medicine, SSM Health St. Mary's Hospital - St. Louis
Ophthalmology, plastic surgery and ER medicine, Johannesburg General Hospital, South
Africa
Medical School
University of Cape Town Observatory
Practice Areas
Sean Edelstein provides comprehensive eye care and consultation for complicated corneal
and cataract-related problems. He has particular expertise in corneal transplantation,
cataract surgery, LASIK or other refractive surgery options, and collagen cross-linking
and Intacs treatment for keratoconus and corneal ectasia. He also treats corneal infections.
Edelstein performs laser-assisted cataract surgery and uses the latest technology
in advanced corneal transplantation.
Research Interests
Edelstein's research interests include clinical outcomes of different types of corneal transplantation, including Boston KPro (artificial cornea) and lamellar (partial thickness) corneal transplant.
Honors and Awards
- Missouri Society of Eye Physicians and Surgeons
- Eye Bank Association of America