Dr. Ethan Lionel Crider

Dr. Ethan Crider is an ophthalmologist with dual specialization in internal medicine who brings a decade of experience to comprehensive eye care. He earned his medical degree from the University of Missouri Columbia School of Medicine, providing him with a strong foundation in both general medical principles and specialized vision care. This combination of internal medicine training and ophthalmology expertise allows him to understand how overall health conditions can impact eye health and vision.

Dr. Crider practices at multiple locations throughout the Saint Louis area and Washington, Missouri, with affiliations at Missouri Orthopaedic Institute, Mercy Hospital Jefferson, and Mercy Hospital Washington. He specializes in treating cataracts, glaucoma, and posterior capsule opacity. His surgical expertise includes cataract surgery and intraocular lens implantation to restore clear vision. He also performs YAG laser capsulotomy, a precise laser procedure that can improve vision after …cataract surgery.