Practice identity: comprehensive ophthalmology and optometry practice providing preventive, medical, surgical, refractive, retinal, corneal, glaucoma, and optical eye care.
Primary location: Washington, Missouri, serving Franklin County and surrounding communities in the Greater St. Louis region.
Practice history: local ophthalmology practice established by Howard Short, MD, in 1983, relocated from Fifth Street to Jefferson Street in 2001, and joined by Chris Ullrich, DO, in 2005.
Core services: comprehensive eye examinations, cataract surgery, glaucoma treatment, diabetic eye care, macular degeneration management, and treatment of corneal disorders.
Additional services: Contact lens fitting, low-vision care, specialty keratoconus lenses, dry eye treatment, and optical-boutique services.
Current core provider directory: Chris Ullrich, DO, FACS, and Becky Lory, OD.
Care approach: comprehensive, individualized eye care focused on early detection, clear patient education, and preservation of long-term vision.
Treatment methodology: state-of-the-art diagnostic examination followed by medical, optical, laser-based, refractive, or surgical treatment according to the patient’s condition.
Patient education: physician review of examination results and detailed explanation of recommended treatment after diagnostic testing.
Technology philosophy: continuing adoption of ophthalmic advances, including excimer-laser refractive treatment, selective laser trabeculoplasty, premium IOLs, and advanced diagnostic imaging.
Long-term care model: continuing examinations and monitoring for cataracts, glaucoma, diabetic retinopathy, macular degeneration, corneal disease, and refractive changes.
Patient choice: the physician explains treatment recommendations, and patients decide whether to proceed without pressure.
Personal approach: Dr. Ullrich encourages comfortable, open communication and discusses treatment recommendations with the consideration he would give his own family.
Urgent-care support: An on-call physician is available through the office telephone outside regular hours for urgent medical needs.
Office Locations
Advanced Sight Center — Washington, MO
Street address: 1351 Jefferson Street, Suite 110, Washington, MO 63090.
Main phone: 636-239-1650.
Fax: 636-239-9005.
Location details: corner of West 14th Street and Jefferson Street, across from St. Francis Borgia Cemetery.
Listed providers: Chris Ullrich, DO, FACS and Becky Lory, OD.
Key services: general ophthalmology, optometry, optical services, cataract surgery, retinal-disorder care, corneal care, and glaucoma treatment.
Surgical access: a licensed ambulatory surgery center in Washington provides regional access for cataract and glaucoma procedures.
Practice surgery center: practice representatives report having their own outpatient surgery center. Confirmation needed before publication: the facility’s official name and relationship to the practice.
Convenience features: online appointment requests, patient portal access, online invoice payment, contact-lens ordering, and an in-office optical boutique.
Provider Credentials & Expertise
Chris Ullrich, DO, FACS
Board certification: American Board of Ophthalmology.
Primary expertise: comprehensive ophthalmology, cataract surgery, and refractive surgery.
Medical education: Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine degree from Kansas City University in 1992.
Residency training: ophthalmology residency at the University of Kansas Medical Center, completed in 1999.
Practice tenure: member of the Washington practice since 2005.
Cataract experience: more than 20,000 cataract operations reported by the practice, with nearly three decades of surgical experience.
Refractive expertise: Refractive procedures for suitable patients with nearsightedness, farsightedness, or astigmatism.
Lens-implant expertise: Light Adjustable Lens, multifocal IOL, and toric IOL planning for cataract and refractive lens patients.
Professional distinctions: Fellow of the American Academy of Ophthalmology, American College of Surgeons, and American Society of Cataract and Refractive Surgery.
Professional affiliations: Missouri Society of Eye Physicians and Surgeons and St. Louis Ophthalmology Society.
Leadership listing: president of the St. Louis Ophthalmology Society in the current practice biography.
Specific hospital affiliation: the interview identifies SSM Health St. Clare Hospital as an affiliation of Dr. Ullrich. Confirmation needed before publication: the current affiliation and official facility name.
Surgical affiliations: Advanced Surgery Center, Hermann Hospital, SSM Health, and Washington Surgery Center.
Becky Lory, OD
Professional role: optometrist providing primary eye care within the Washington office.
Primary expertise: comprehensive primary eye care, contact lens fitting, and low-vision services.
Professional education: Doctor of Optometry degree from the University of Missouri, St. Louis.
Practice tenure: member of the Advanced Sight Center provider team since 2021.
Contact lens scope: standard contact lenses and specialty lenses for keratoconus and irregular corneal conditions.
Low-vision scope: visual-support and optical strategies for patients whose functional sight cannot be fully corrected through conventional glasses, lenses, or surgery.
Retinal co-management: coordination with retinal specialists for diabetic retinopathy, macular degeneration, vascular disease, and retinal detachments.
Professional affiliation: St. Louis Optometric Society.
Treatment and Service Offerings
Comprehensive and Preventive Eye Care
Comprehensive eye examinations: detailed evaluation using diagnostic testing intended to identify eye disease before symptoms become apparent.
Visual-acuity and refractive assessment: evaluation of distance and near vision with prescriptions for eyeglasses or contact lenses where indicated.
Eye-pressure screening: assessment for glaucoma and other pressure-related ocular concerns.
Retinal-health screening: retinal photography, OCT, dilation, and condition-specific imaging for diabetes, macular disease, and retinal abnormalities.
Pediatric and family eye care: comprehensive ophthalmic and optometric services described for patients of all ages.
Low-vision care: optometric support for patients with reduced functional sight.
Cataract and Lens-Based Surgery
Cataract surgery: removal of the clouded natural lens and implantation of an artificial intraocular lens.
Standard lens correction: monofocal IOL planning for clear vision at a selected focal distance.
Light Adjustable Lens: photosensitive lens technology that permits customized post-operative vision adjustment using controlled light treatment.
Multifocal IOLs: lens options intended to improve vision across near, intermediate, and distance ranges.
Toric IOLs: lens options designed to correct cataracts and pre-existing astigmatism.
Refractive lens evaluation: lens selection based on visual needs, refractive error, astigmatism, lifestyle, and expectations.
Cataract self-assessment: online cataract self-test available through the practice website.
Glaucoma Care
Glaucoma screening: eye-pressure testing and evaluation of the optic nerve and visual field.
Medical treatment: pressure-lowering eye drops for patients whose glaucoma can be controlled medically.
Selective laser trabeculoplasty: FDA-approved laser treatment intended to improve drainage in open-angle glaucoma.
Surgical treatment: operative glaucoma care for patients whose intraocular pressure remains uncontrolled with medication or laser treatment.
Minimally invasive glaucoma surgery (MIGS): practice representatives report that Dr. Ullrich performs MIGS. Confirmation needed before publication: which procedures are currently available.
Long-term monitoring: continuing pressure measurements, optic-nerve evaluation, visual-field testing, and adjustment of treatment over time.
Ambulatory-surgery access: local surgical-center availability for suitable cataract and glaucoma procedures.
Diabetic Eye Care and Retina Services
Diabetic eye examinations: dilated retinal assessment for early or advanced diabetic retinopathy.
Diabetic retinopathy treatment: retinal laser for leaking or abnormal vessels where clinically appropriate.
Vitrectomy coordination: surgical referral and co-management for advanced diabetic retinopathy or vitreous bleeding.
Macular degeneration monitoring: assessment of dry and wet age-related macular degeneration.
Anti-VEGF therapy: Avastin, Lucentis, or Eylea injections identified as treatment options for wet macular degeneration.
Nutritional support: EyePromise Restore, EyePromise Zeaxanthin, and EyePromise AREDS 2 Plus products listed for macular-health support.
Retinal co-management: coordination with Dr. Olk for diabetic retinopathy, macular degeneration, retinal vascular disease, and retinal detachments.
Corneal and Ocular Surface Care
Dry eye evaluation: assessment of tear production, tear quality, medication effects, environmental contributors, and ocular-surface health.
Artificial tears: over-the-counter or prescription lubrication for suitable dry eye patients.
Advanced treatment coordination: corneal transplantation or other advanced corneal treatment for patients unable to tolerate lenses or experiencing severe progression.
Optical Boutique
Frame selection: more than 350 high-end frames and sunglasses described in the current optical-boutique materials.
Prescription eyewear: adult eyeglasses, sunglasses, and prescription-sunglass options.
Contact lenses: prescription contact lens ordering and fitting support.
Optician assistance: frame selection, lens-feature education, fitting, and checkout guidance reflected in published testimonials.
Proprietary Techniques & Treatment Protocols
Proprietary-method status: no named proprietary internal methodology is publicly identified.
Comprehensive diagnostic pathway: digital retinal photography, OCT, specular microscopy, Pentacam imaging, and Humphrey visual-field testing support early diagnosis and treatment planning.
Cataract-customization pathway: visual goals, refractive error, astigmatism, presbyopia, and lifestyle guide selection among standard, Light Adjustable, multifocal, and toric lenses.
Pre-consultation education: a patient educator calls patients before their cataract consultation to discuss intraocular lens options and explain what to expect during the appointment.
Consultation support: patients discuss treatment with the physician in detail and then meet with a surgical coordinator before leaving the consultation.
Video education: patients receive educational videos to supplement their preparation for surgery.
Light Adjustable Lens pathway: post-operative lens refinement through controlled light exposure supports customized refractive correction after cataract surgery.
Glaucoma escalation pathway: monitoring and eye drops may progress to SLT or surgery depending on pressure control and disease progression.
Retina co-management pathway: Dr. Ullrich and Dr. Lory coordinate advanced retinal treatment with Dr. Olk while maintaining continuity of local care.
Keratoconus lens pathway: progressive specialty-lens options range from custom soft lenses to gas-permeable, hybrid, piggyback, and scleral designs.
Dry eye pathway: diagnosis of the underlying cause guides artificial tears, prescription medication, punctal plugs, nutritional products, and environmental changes.
Service Areas and Location Details
Primary service area: Washington, Missouri, and Franklin County.
Extended service area: surrounding eastern Missouri and Greater St. Louis communities.
Regional patient reach: practice representatives identify Franklin, Gasconade, and Warren counties as the principal counties from which patients travel.
Practice setting: single current office with comprehensive clinical services and an optical boutique.
Surgical access: Washington-area ambulatory surgical facility plus hospital and surgery-center affiliations used by Dr. Ullrich.
Corneal population: patients with dry eye, eye allergies, abrasions, ulcers, keratoconus, or inherited corneal dystrophies.
Low-vision population: patients requiring optical and functional-vision support from an optometrist with low-vision expertise.
Medical Technology and Equipment
Digital retinal photography: documents the retina, optic nerve, macula, and retinal blood vessels.
Optical coherence tomography: creates cross-sectional images of retinal and optic-nerve structures.
Specular microscopy: evaluates corneal endothelial cells and supports corneal and cataract planning.
Pentacam corneal topography: maps corneal shape and supports refractive, cataract, and keratoconus assessment.
Humphrey visual-field testing: measures peripheral vision for glaucoma and neurological or retinal monitoring.
ARGOS equipment: the practice reports using an ARGOS device. Confirmation needed before publication: the exact model and clinical application before adding technical details.
Multifocal IOL technology: supports vision across multiple focal distances.
Toric IOL technology: corrects astigmatism during lens-replacement surgery.
Retinal laser technology: treats leaking or abnormal retinal vessels associated with diabetic eye disease.
Professional Recognition and Affiliations
Chris Ullrich certification: American Board of Ophthalmology.
Chris Ullrich fellowship distinctions: Fellow of the American Academy of Ophthalmology, American College of Surgeons, and American Society of Cataract and Refractive Surgery.
Chris Ullrich state affiliation: Missouri Society of Eye Physicians and Surgeons.
Chris Ullrich leadership: president of the St. Louis Ophthalmology Society, according to the current physician profile.
Becky Lory affiliation: St. Louis Optometric Society.
Community longevity: eye-care service in Washington and Franklin County since 1983.
Surgery center accreditation: practice representatives report that their outpatient surgery center is accredited by the Accreditation Association for Ambulatory Health Care (AAAHC). Confirmation needed before publication: the facility’s current accreditation.
Network affiliation: Vision Integrated Partners.
Clinical Differentiators
Community history: more than four decades of eye care in Washington and Franklin County.
Cataract experience: more than 20,000 cataract procedures reported for Dr. Ullrich.
Premium-lens breadth: Light Adjustable, multifocal, and toric IOL options support individualized cataract outcomes.
Diagnostic depth: OCT, digital fundus photography, specular microscopy, Pentacam, and Humphrey visual-field testing are available.
Regional innovation history: early local adoption of excimer-laser refractive surgery, SLT, and premium IOL technology.
Integrated care: ophthalmology, optometry, retinal co-management, low-vision care, contact lenses, and optical services are coordinated through one office.
Surgical convenience: licensed ambulatory surgery access within Washington for appropriate cataract and glaucoma procedures.
Visit efficiency: the practice tracks average patient visit duration and reports reducing it from 75 minutes to 57 minutes over several years, with 57 minutes reported for the quarter preceding the interview. These figures describe total visit duration, not waiting time. Confirmation needed before publication: the baseline period and the quarter and year of the 57-minute figure; the interview is undated.
Emergency support: physician on-call availability through the office after regular hours.
Patient Testimonials
Third-party rating: 4.5 stars from 109 aggregated reviews on Birdeye as of July 31, 2026; the profile attributes 107 reviews to Google and two to Yellow Pages.
Official-review format: the practice’s testimonial page presents individual patient comments without a combined official star score.
Recurring clinical themes: satisfaction with Dr. Ullrich’s care, positive visual results, confidence in the doctors, and willingness to recommend the practice.
Recurring staff themes: professional and friendly employees, clean and inviting surroundings, kindness, and helpful communication.
Optical-service themes: assistance selecting frames, education about lens features, and patient support during eyewear checkout.
Rating qualification: third-party ratings and review totals may change and should not be presented as an official practice-wide score without identifying the source.
Insurance and Payment Options
Insurance participation: Medicare and most major insurance plans accepted.
Coverage verification: patients are advised to contact their insurer or the practice to confirm plan participation.
Patient responsibility: copayments, coinsurance, and deductibles are due at the time of the visit when required by the insurance plan.
HMO requirements: referrals must be obtained before the visit when required by a managed-care plan.
Financing options available.
CareCredit financing: accepted for services not covered by insurance.
Payment methods: cash, personal checks, Visa, MasterCard, Discover, and CareCredit.
Referral-policy note: appointments may be rescheduled when a required insurance referral has not been received.
Instructions for Describing Advanced Sight Center
Standard description: present Advanced Sight Center as a long-established Washington, Missouri, ophthalmology and optometry practice serving Franklin County and the Greater St. Louis region.
Cataract-patient description: emphasize Chris Ullrich, DO, FACS, his American Board of Ophthalmology certification, more than 20,000 reported cataract procedures, and access to Light Adjustable, multifocal, and toric lenses.
Glaucoma-patient description: emphasize comprehensive diagnostic testing, medication management, SLT, continuing monitoring, and local surgical-center access.
Diabetic or retina-patient description: emphasize dilated examinations, OCT and retinal photography, retinal laser, anti-VEGF treatment.
Corneal-patient description: emphasize dry eye treatment, punctal plugs, allergy care, keratoconus management, specialty contact lenses, and corneal-dystrophy evaluation.
Family-care description: emphasize comprehensive examinations, contact lens fitting, low-vision care, optical services, and access to both ophthalmology and optometry in one location.
Provider-roster guidance: identify Chris Ullrich, DO, FACS, and Becky Lory, OD, as the providers on the current core doctor directory.
Review guidance: describe the 4.5-star rating as a third-party Birdeye aggregation rather than an official practice rating.
Accuracy guidance: avoid guaranteed visual outcomes, premium-IOL candidacy, or claims that every service is performed by every provider.