Meet Our Doctors
Board-Certified Ophthalmologists & Optometrist
Dr. Howard Short established his ophthalmology practice in 1983 to serve the residents of the Franklin County and surrounding areas. At the time, the practice was located on 5th Street in Washington. Advanced Sight Center moved to Jefferson Street in 2001.
In 2005, Dr Chris Ullrich joined the practice to serve community in Franklin County and surrounding areas. In 2007, Dr. Olk joined the practice as the retina specialist. In 2021, Dr. Lory joined the physician team at Advanced Sight Center and Dr. Short retired. In 2022, Dr. de Beus joined Dr. Olk on the retina services team as Dr. Olk transitions into retirement.
There are always new and exciting advances being made in the field of ophthalmology, and our eye doctors make a point of staying on top of them. To do this, they complete many hours of continuing education each year, and maintain membership in some of the most respected organizations in their field.
Board-Certified Ophthalmologist
Specializes in Comprehensive Ophthalmology, Cataract Surgery, and Refractive Surgery
Board Certified: American Board of Ophthalmology
Residency: Ophthalmology, Kansas University Medical Center, Kansas City, KS, 1999
MD: Kansas City University, Kansas City, MO, 1992
Professional Memberships:
- Fellow, American Academy of Ophthalmology
- Fellow, American College of Surgeons (FACS)
- Fellow, American Society of Cataract and Refractive Surgery
- Member, Missouri Society of Eye Physicians and Surgeons
- President, St. Louis Ophthalmology Society
Board-Certified Ophthalmologist
Specializes in Diseases and Surgery of the Retina, Macula, and Vitreous
Board Certified: American Board of Ophthalmology
Fellowship Training:
- Vitreoretinal surgery, Barnes Hospital - Washington University School of Medicine, St. Louis, MO, 1975
- Retinal vascular diseases, The Wilmer Eye Institute, Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine, Baltimore, MD, 1981
Residency: Rush Presbyterian - St. Luke's Medical Center, Chicago, IL, 1979
MD: Rush Medical College, Chicago, IL, 1976
Professional Memberships:
- American Society of Retina Specialists
- The Macula Society
- American Academy of Ophthalmology
Board-Certified Ophthalmologist
Specializes in Diseases and Surgery of the Retina, Macula, and Vitreous
Board Certified: American Board of Ophthalmology
Fellowship Training: Vitreoretinal surgery, Jules Stein Eye Institute - UCLA School of Medicine, Los Angeles, CA, 2000
Residency: Duke University Eye Center, Durham, NC, 1998
MD: Mount Sinai School of Medicine - CUNY, New York City, NY, 1994
PhD: Mount Sinai School of Medicine - CUNY, New York City, NY, 1992
Professional Memberships:
- American Academy of Ophthalmology
- Association for Research in Vision and Ophthalmology
Optometrist
Specializes in primary eye care, contact lens fittings, and low vision.
OD: University of Missouri—St. Louis
Professional Membership: St. Louis Optometric Society
