Dr. Richard Wieder
Ophthalmology
St Louis, MO
34 years experience male
Locations
Washington University Eye Center
St Louis, MO
My office hours
Saturday: Closed
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Blue Cross Blue Shield of Missouri
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Mercy Health Plans of MO
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About
Bio
I am a comprehensive ophthalmologist, practicing in the St Louis area. I am on the teaching faculty of the Washington School of Medicine, working with residents in their clinics and operating room. I specialize in refractive cataract surgery, using advanced technology intraocular lenses to provide patients with excellent postoperative results.
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Doctors may have more than one area of specialty interest. Board certification in a specialty area means the doctor has completed formal training and has practice experience in that specialty, and has passed the certification examination from the corresponding accredited medical specialty board.
Ophthalmology, Board Certified
Doctor Q&A
559 Answers
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A 23-year-old male asked:
Dr. Richard Wieder answered
34 years experience Ophthalmology
Cenaria martima: is a homeopathic treatment for eye conditions. Due to the nature of this, there is very little definitive research available as to whether this will ... Read More
A 41-year-old male asked:
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34 years experience Ophthalmology
Eyebrow hair: growth is often reduced after shaving the hair for procedures like the one you had. Most likely, the brow hair won't naturally grow any more than has ... Read More
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34 years experience Ophthalmology
Chalazion: is a blocked eyelid gland which forms a small lump inside the lid. If warm compresses don't help, occasionally a course of oral antibiotics will shri ... Read More
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Sep 1, 2013
Very accurate and timely responses.
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Mar 30, 2015
Dr. Wieder is an amazing doctor! #nationaldoctorsday2015 #virtualflower1
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Mar 31, 2015
Dr. Wieder is an amazing doctor! #nationaldoctorsday2015 #virtualflower1
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This made me feel good. Thanks! I was given a steroid to help my eyes. They cleared up and the symptoms are gone. Thank you!
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Thank you, your answer was very helpful! I have had glasses all my life, good to know the pattern to expect
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Thank you , I know it has to do with my sinuses , my mucus is bright green and my chest is congested
Education & Training
Medical/Graduate school
University of Illinois College of Medicine, IL
Graduated 1986MD
Residency
University of Cincinnati Medical Center
Affiliations
American Academy of Ophthalmology, American Society of Cataract and Refractive Surgery, American Medical Assocation
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