About the Practice
Eye Care Associates of St. Louis utilizes state-of-the-art technology as well as old-fashioned, friendly service in order to provide you with the most comprehensive, quality eye care available. We strive to make each and every patient feel welcome and relaxed when visiting our office. One of the many ways we ensure your visual health and satisfaction is to provide a variety of the most advanced treatments available.
In addition to the latest advances in refractive surgery and comprehensive ophthalmology treatment, Eye Care Associates of St. Louis offers the convenience of an on-site optical shop. Our experienced opticians provide personalized service and quality eyewear. Our optical shop carries the latest styles from the most popular names in eyewear fashion. In addition, all glasses come with a case, cleaning cloth, and cleaning solution. The Optical Shop is open Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m., and Saturday, 8:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. No appointment is necessary, and your most current prescription may already be on file with us. To reach our Optical Shop, call (314) 863-6055.
Meet our Doctors
- Stephen A. Wexler, M.D.
- Susan H. Yang, M.D.
- Philip Treu, O.D.
- Todd La Point, O.D.
- Harry L.S. Knopf, M.D.
- Sean M. Breit, M.D.
Stephen A. Wexler, M.D.
Dr. Stephen Wexler received
his undergraduate degree with high distinction from the University of Michigan, and his medical degree from University
of Michigan Medical School in 1982. Following an internship at Henry Ford Hospital in Detroit, Dr. Wexler completed his
ophthalmology residency training at the University of Wisconsin in Madison. He joined Drs. Jack Kayes and Harry Knopf
in private practice in 1986.
LASIK Experience
Dr. Wexler began studying refractive surgery in the mid-1980s and is now one of the most experienced refractive surgeons in the Midwest, having performed more than 20,000 LASIK procedures. His commitment to excellence keeps him at the forefront of this ever-changing science.
Dr. Wexler was one of the first surgeons in the area to perform custom WaveFront®-guided LASIK and the first surgeon in St. Louis to use the totally bladeless IntraLase® technology. Today, Dr. Wexler is a recognized expert in the field, speaks extensively on the subject, and proudly serves on an advisory panel comprised of the nation’s leading refractive surgeons.
Achievements
Dr. Wexler is the medical director for TLC Laser Eye Center in St. Louis and is a certified VISX instructor. He is also an Associate Professor of Clinical Ophthalmology at Washington University School of Medicine, where his responsibilities include providing refractive surgery training to the school’s cornea fellow. In 1996, Dr. Wexler was awarded "Clinical Teacher of the Year" by the ophthalmology residents at Washington University. In 2006, he received recognition for 20 years of service to the university’s Department of Ophthalmology and Visual Sciences.
Dr. Wexler has authored a number of papers published in the leading ophthalmological journals and invented a surgical instrument for use in LASIK surgery. He has served as president of the Missouri Ophthalmological Society, is an active member of the St. Louis Ophthalmological Society, and sits on the board of the Barnes Eye Care Network. His affiliations include Barnes-Jewish and St. Luke's Hospitals in St. Louis.
Memberships
Dr. Wexler is board certified by the American Board of Ophthalmology, a fellow of the American Academy of Ophthalmology, a member of the American Society of Cataract and Refractive Surgery, and a member of the International Society of Refractive Surgery.
Susan H. Yang, M.D.
Dr. Susan H. Yang is an honors
graduate of Stanford University and a graduate of Washington University School of Medicine. Following an internship at
St. Louis Children’s Hospital, Dr. Yang completed her residency training in ophthalmology at Barnes-Jewish Hospital,
Washington University School of Medicine. She is currently a Clinical Instructor in the Department of Ophthalmology and
Visual Sciences at Washington University School of Medicine. Dr. Yang is certified by the American Board of Ophthalmology.
Achievements
Dr. Yang has a special interest in cataract surgery, refractive surgery, and pediatric ophthalmology. She has received numerous awards for her academic, clinical, and research achievements in ophthalmology. Her contributions to the field of refractive surgery have been published in the leading ophthalmology research journals.
Memberships
Dr. Yang joined Eye Care Associates in 2001. She is affiliated with Barnes-Jewish Hospital, St. Luke’s Hospital, and HealthSouth Health Systems. She is a member of Alpha Omega Alpha Medical Honor Society, Phi Beta Kappa Honor Society, American Academy of Ophthalmology, and the St. Louis Ophthalmological Society.
Philip Treu, O.D.
Dr. Philip Treu is an optometrist
who specializes in comprehensive eye examinations, medical eye conditions, and contact lenses. He is a graduate of the
University of Missouri-Columbia and the University of Missouri School of Optometry. Dr. Treu's clinical training includes
the University of Missouri Eye Care Centers, several specialty private practices, and the Veteran's Administration Medical
Center in Columbia, Missouri.
Dr. Treu is the Director of Optometric Services for Eye Care Associates of St. Louis. He has a special interest in refractive surgery and specialty contact lens fitting. Dr. Treu is also fluent in Spanish.
Memberships
Dr. Treu is an active member of the American Academy of Optometry, the Missouri Optometric Association, and the St. Louis Optometric Society. He has served as an advisor to both the American Foundation for Vision Awareness and the University of Missouri's Contact Lens Service.
Todd La Point, O.D.
Dr. Todd La Point is an optometrist
who comes from a long line of St. Louis eye care providers with more than 50 years of service. Dr. LaPoint graduated with honors
from Missouri State University. Following his graduation from the University of Missouri-St. Louis School of Optometry
in 1997, Dr. La Point completed clinical externships at the Washington University School of Medicine, the University
of Missouri-St. Louis Community Service clinics, and with the United States Marine Corps in the under-served Pacific Rim.
He joined Eye Care Associates in 2000.
Dr. La Point has a keen interest in comprehensive eye health management. This includes full scope surgical co-management, treatment of acute and chronic eye conditions, and specialty contact lens fitting.
Memberships
Dr. La Point is an active member in the Saint Louis Optometric Society, the Missouri Optometric Association, the American Optometric Association and the Barnes Eyecare Network. He is a clinical examiner for the National Board of Examiners in Optometry.
Harry L.S. Knopf, M.D.
Harry L.S. Knopf, M.D. graduated
from Harvard Medical School in 1967, interned at Duke Medical Center, and spent the following two years with the National
Public Health Service at NIH. He subsequently went on to do a fellowship at the National Eye Institute.
In 1974, after completing his ophthalmology residency at Washington University, Dr. Knopf joined our practice. He is on staff at Barnes-Jewish, Children's, and St. Luke's Hospitals, and is a Clinical Professor of Ophthalmology at Washington University School of Medicine. He is board certified by the American Board of Ophthalmology and a member of the American Academy of Ophthalmology.
Memberships
Dr. Knopf is an active member of many professional organizations. He is past president of the Missouri Ophthalmology Society and the St. Louis Ophthalmology Society. He is also involved in the National Eye Care Project which delivers free eye care to needy senior citizens, and Project Orbis, an operating room-equipped aircraft that serves many medically unsophisticated areas of the world. Dr. Knopf has also served on two national committees: the American Academy of Ophthalmology's Quality of Care Committee and the Patient Outcome Assessment Research Program.
Sean M. Breit, M.D.
Dr. Sean M. Breit graduated
magna cum laude from Duke University with a Bachelor of Science degree in Biomedical Engineering. An Ohio native, Dr.
Breit earned his Doctor of Medicine degree in 2002 from Ohio State University College of Medicine. Following an internship
at Riverside Methodist Hospital in Columbus, Ohio, Dr. Breit completed his residency training in ophthalmology at Washington
University Department of Ophthalmology and Visual Sciences. Post-residency, Dr. Breit was appointed Chief Resident for
the 2006-2007 academic year. He now serves as a Clinical Instructor in the Department of Ophthalmology at Washington University.
Dr. Breit practices comprehensive ophthalmology, but has a special interest in advanced surgical techniques for the treatment and management of eye diseases, including glaucoma and cataracts. Dr. Breit enjoys staying at the forefront of the latest advances in ophthalmic science and technology. This is reflected in his interest in the surgical management of high myopia and presbyopia through refractive lens exchange, phakic intraocular lenses, aspheric lens implants, multifocal lens implants, and accommodating intraocular lens implants.
MEMBERSHIPS
Dr. Breit is board-eligible by the American Board of Ophthalmology. He is a member of the American Academy of Ophthalmology, and a member of the American Society of Cataract and Refractive Surgery.
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Eye Care Associates
of St. Louis
211 North Meramec Ave.
Suite #202
Clayton, Missouri 63105
Tel: (866) 572-9992
Fax: (314) 863-3570