Oscar Cruz, MD

Dr. 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. Dr. Edelstein performs laser-assisted cataract surgery and uses the latest technology in advanced corneal transplantation. His research interests include clinical outcomes of different types of corneal transplantation, including Boston KPro (artificial cornea) and lamellar (partial thickness) corneal transplant

Dr. Hossein Asghari specializes in surgical and medical management of complex corneal and cataract-related problems. He performs full thickness and partial thickness corneal transplant surgeries; amniotic membrane transplants for management of anterior segment disorders, such as ulcers or nonhealing defects; and cataract surgeries including those requiring special techniques, such as iris repair or lens suturing. In addition, Dr. Asghari treats diseases of the ocular surface caused by conditions such as GVHD and Steven Johnson's syndrome. He also treats ocular injuries caused by chemical burns or trauma, lacerations, abrasions or foreign bodies, corneal ulcers and infections, corneal scarring, pterygium and conjunctival cysts.

Eye Care Associates of St. Louis was founded in 1894 by the eminent Henry Wolfner, MD. Today, Eye Care Associates of St. Louis combines the time-honored friendly service with state of the art technology in order to provide comprehensive medical, surgical and vision care.