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Barbara M. Wirostko
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Barbara M. Wirostko, MD

Languages spoken: English

Barbara M. Wirostko, MD, FARVO, specializes in clinical research and advises drug development for glaucoma pharmaceutical therapies. She has specialized fellowship training in glaucoma, is a board-certified ophthalmologist, and is a Fellow of The Association of Research in Vision and Ophthalmology (ARVO).

Her research interests include novel glaucoma therapeutics, sustained delivery of therapeutics for ocular pathologies, and better understanding the genetics and associated systemic diseases of exfoliative syndrome, a common cause of open-angle glaucoma. As a serial entrepreneur for biotech startups, she has received millions in grants as the principal investigator (PI) for funding from the Department of Defense and the National Science Foundation.

Dr. Wirostko's honors include Moran’s Clinical Faculty of the Year Award in 2015 and the Third Annual Distinguished Alumni Award from the Edward S. Harkness Eye Institute, Columbia University.

Her professional and scientific experience includes serving as associate editor for Ophthalmology Glaucoma, Acta Ophthalmologica, and Journal of Glaucoma. She’s an active committee member for ARVO and a scientific advisor for the California Institute of Regenerative Medicine, The Glaucoma Foundation, and the Glaucoma Research Foundation.

Dr. Wirostko’s numerous grants include a new two-year project funded by a BrightFocus Foundation National Glaucoma Research award of nearly $180,000. The research project, “Prognostic Factors and Predictive Markers of Progression to Exfoliation Glaucoma in Exfoliation Syndrome,” will include a multi-disciplinary team of experts. She will serve as co-PI with Karen Curtin, PhD, MStat, with the Utah Population Database.

Board Certification

American Board of Ophthalmology

Patient Rating

5.0 /5
( out of 107 reviews )

The patient rating score is an average of all responses on our patient experience survey. The rating averages scores for all questions about care from our providers. The scale on which responses are measured is 1 to 5 with 5 being the best score.


Dec 20, 2025
REDSTONE HEALTH CENTER

She is an incredible doctor and it has been a privilege to be a patient of hers

Dec 19, 2025
REDSTONE HEALTH CENTER

So very grateful for all the years of beyond excellent medical care for my eyes provided by Dr. Wirostko!

Dec 19, 2025
REDSTONE HEALTH CENTER

Extremely caring and very knowledgeable.

Dec 12, 2025
REDSTONE HEALTH CENTER

Our veterans deserve the best care and they will get it with Dr. Wirostko

Dec 12, 2025
REDSTONE HEALTH CENTER

She's great

Nov 22, 2025
REDSTONE HEALTH CENTER

Dr Wirostko is a detailed, professional expert in her field, and I am extremely comfortable with the eye care I have received.

Sep 29, 2025
REDSTONE HEALTH CENTER

You've been a so very valued part of my health care. Best of luck in your new direction!!

Sep 19, 2025
REDSTONE HEALTH CENTER

Absolutely a spectacular physician. Empathetic, compassionate, and actually concerned about your well-being. I hope many years pass before she retires.

Sep 18, 2025
REDSTONE HEALTH CENTER

THE VERY BEST INSTILLS CONFIDENCE

Sep 18, 2025
REDSTONE HEALTH CENTER

As always, Doctor Wirostko was a caring, extremely capable professional. I am grateful for her detailed approach to treating my condition. It is very comforting to have my eyes in her care.

Sep 06, 2025
REDSTONE HEALTH CENTER

I recommend her highly - very experienced glaucoma care specialist

Aug 29, 2025
REDSTONE HEALTH CENTER

Very caring professional

Aug 15, 2025
REDSTONE HEALTH CENTER

Dr. Wirostko has been very helpful with eye issues and preventive care over the past several years - I'm grateful to be a patient of hers.

Aug 03, 2025
REDSTONE HEALTH CENTER

Dr Wirostko is a skilled and talented physician. She cares about her patients and has produced excellent results.

Jul 06, 2025
REDSTONE HEALTH CENTER

Awesome knowledgeable Dr. ... she is very caring .

Jun 24, 2025
REDSTONE HEALTH CENTER

Dr. Wirostko is so knowledgeable and caring and compassionate that it is a joy to have her as my eye doctor. I feel like my eyes are well taken care of. She explains things in a clear and concise manner and I feel like I know how I can take care of my eyes when I leave her office. Thanks for hiring such a wonderful physician.

Jun 19, 2025
REDSTONE HEALTH CENTER

Dr Wirostko is first class in treatment of patients. She communicates extremely well demonstrating her high level of knowledge while engaging the patient in the decision making process. She is excellent in so many ways.

Jun 19, 2025
REDSTONE HEALTH CENTER

Excellent doctor. Would highly recommend her and the staff

Jun 14, 2025
REDSTONE HEALTH CENTER

Excellent csre

May 24, 2025
REDSTONE HEALTH CENTER

Dr Wirostko is an excellent doctor.

Apr 03, 2025
REDSTONE HEALTH CENTER

Very excellent doctor. Can't say enough how she impressed me with her confidence and knowledge and easiness A 10 plus.

Mar 30, 2025
REDSTONE HEALTH CENTER

Dr. Wirostko is brilliant. Extremely knowledgeable.

Feb 27, 2025
REDSTONE HEALTH CENTER

She is amazing!! So knowledgeable and caring. She is the best eye Dr I've ever been to

Feb 20, 2025
REDSTONE HEALTH CENTER

Dr Wirostko is exteremely good at her job. She is also very caring, positive and explain things well. I am very fortunate she is one of my eye doctors.

Jan 23, 2025
REDSTONE HEALTH CENTER

Highly recommend.

Jan 14, 2025
REDSTONE HEALTH CENTER

Dr Wirostko has been my caregiver for vision issues for several years and I highly recommend her.

Jan 14, 2025
REDSTONE HEALTH CENTER

Excellent cars

Sep 02, 2024
REDSTONE HEALTH CENTER

Very pleased with her care. I feel very confident with her diagnosis

Jul 19, 2024
REDSTONE HEALTH CENTER

Very informative and encouraging, explaining everything in detail.

Jul 18, 2024
REDSTONE HEALTH CENTER

Very compassionate extremely knowledgeable and thorough did not feel rushed at all. Would highly recommend Dr Wirostko to other patients

Jul 13, 2024
REDSTONE HEALTH CENTER

Always appears to have time for me as a patient. Very concerned about my individual problem.

Jun 22, 2024
REDSTONE HEALTH CENTER

Dr. Wirostko is a consummate professional with an excellent bedside manner

Jun 20, 2024
REDSTONE HEALTH CENTER

Dr. Wirostco is excellent and very professional.

Jun 20, 2024
REDSTONE HEALTH CENTER

Dr. Wirostko is the best of the best.

Jun 13, 2024
REDSTONE HEALTH CENTER

Barbara is excellent. She explains options in clear ways so that you understand.

May 30, 2024
REDSTONE HEALTH CENTER

Dr Wirostko explained what she would be doing and everything went very smoothly.

May 27, 2024
REDSTONE HEALTH CENTER

She was very interested in dealing with my particular conditions. Gave me clear explanations and directions for continuing care.

May 13, 2024
REDSTONE HEALTH CENTER

Dr. Wirostko could not have been more generous with her time, fully explaining the purpose of each procedure done by the technician, prior to her having seen me. She spoke loudly enough for me to hear her, and willingly repeated information when asked.

May 06, 2024
REDSTONE HEALTH CENTER

Dr Wirostko is an outstanding doctor. She explains my eye issues very throughly and is very compassionate and caring. I am very fortunate that she is my eye doctor.

May 02, 2024
REDSTONE HEALTH CENTER

Showed concern and compassion during my visit.

Apr 13, 2024
REDSTONE HEALTH CENTER

Always impresses with her exceptional capabilities and interest in my needs and care.

Mar 15, 2024
REDSTONE HEALTH CENTER

A true caring knowledgeable and efficient provider

Feb 22, 2024
REDSTONE HEALTH CENTER

Dr. Wirostko is an excellent doctor, treated me with respect, listened to my concerns. I highly recommend her.

Feb 22, 2024
REDSTONE HEALTH CENTER

Dr. Wirostko is a warm and caring person.

Feb 08, 2024
REDSTONE HEALTH CENTER

Dr. Wirostko is amazing!

Feb 08, 2024
REDSTONE HEALTH CENTER

Barbara Marie Wirostko, MD Is the most dedicated kind and intelligent physicians makes you feel like your health is her top priority. I am so fortunate to have he as my physician.

Feb 04, 2024
MORAN EYE CENTER

excellent and competent who really cares about her patients. She is practicing the most effective and current procedures that will help so many of us with glaucoma maintain our eyesight as long as possible

Jan 30, 2024
REDSTONE HEALTH CENTER

Dr. Wirostko is caring, compassionate, kind, and incredibly competent. She listens, provides valuable information clearly, and is thorough in her examination so that I feel well cared for. She is amazing and I am grateful to have her as my doctor.

Jan 27, 2024
REDSTONE HEALTH CENTER

She is amazing, very knowledgeable, genuinely cares about her patients.

Jan 18, 2024
REDSTONE HEALTH CENTER

Dr. Wirostko is one of those rare great doctors! She listens, cares, explains, treats, diagnosis to perfection!

Jan 18, 2024
REDSTONE HEALTH CENTER

She is very pleasant and describes things well.

Jan 18, 2024
REDSTONE HEALTH CENTER

I am lucky to be working with Dr. Wirostko for my glaucoma. Very quickly it looks like we were able to stabilize my eye prevent or slow further damage.

Jan 05, 2024
REDSTONE HEALTH CENTER

Dr. W is a consummate professional who has an excellent bedside manner, and her care is always patient centered

Jan 04, 2024
REDSTONE HEALTH CENTER

Very thorough and caring.

Dec 22, 2023
REDSTONE HEALTH CENTER

Dr. Wirostko never leaves one with and impression that she needs to move on to the next patient. She always does a very thorough and comprehensive examination to reach a conclusion for therapy. When limitations in vision are involved she works to find ways for improvement.

Dec 21, 2023
REDSTONE HEALTH CENTER

For a true expert in her field, Dr Wirostko is remarkable for treating me with care and concern for my well being'as a patient, not just a project or subject for further research.

Dec 08, 2023
MORAN EYE CENTER

Dr Wirostko is a very professional doctor who has patient care her utmost priority. She is not only a skilled physician but also like having a friend who you can trust and talk with about your concerns and needs. I appreciate her expertise and ability to provide professional care in a comfortable manner.

Dec 07, 2023
REDSTONE HEALTH CENTER

Respect your physicians by not calling them providers! Dr. Wirostko is a world class doctor with MD diploma not a provider certificate!

Dec 06, 2023
MORAN EYE CENTER

Barbara was one off the best doctors I have ever gone to. She cares about you and explains everything to you. To me she us the best

Nov 30, 2023
REDSTONE HEALTH CENTER

Dr Wirostko is a great doctor.

Nov 30, 2023
REDSTONE HEALTH CENTER

Smart, caring, always thinking

Nov 16, 2023
REDSTONE HEALTH CENTER

Dr Wirostko is very knowledgeable, caring, kind, and concern about my personal health. She is a great doctor!!

Nov 16, 2023
REDSTONE HEALTH CENTER

I've been seeing Dr Wiristko is a delight. Very professional, and personable at the same time. Trust her completely

Nov 04, 2023
REDSTONE HEALTH CENTER

Dr Wirostko is very knowlegable, explains things well, always ask if I have questions, and is verry kind and compassionate.

Nov 02, 2023
REDSTONE HEALTH CENTER

Dr Wirostko has provided outstanding care for several years, always follows up and works hard to improve my condition.

Nov 02, 2023
REDSTONE HEALTH CENTER

She is very professional and thoroughly explained all the options for me as we move forward

Oct 21, 2023
REDSTONE HEALTH CENTER

Dr. Wirostko is simply amazing. She is truly one of the finest doctors I have ever been associated with.

Oct 13, 2023
REDSTONE HEALTH CENTER

I appreciate the excellent care I have received from Dr. Wirostko as well as the staff in the office.

Oct 13, 2023
REDSTONE HEALTH CENTER

Dr. Wirostko was very helpful and thorough.

Oct 12, 2023
REDSTONE HEALTH CENTER

Dr. Wirostko is one of the very best and top doctors at U of U Health! She is the model of a perfect doctor and I hope Moran appreciates as much as us patients in Park City appreciate her because she is a TREASURE and the VERY BEST!

Aug 19, 2023
REDSTONE HEALTH CENTER

My experience With Dr. Wirostko is very good.

Aug 18, 2023
REDSTONE HEALTH CENTER

Dr Wirostko has always been terrific with. my eye care. I always feel very well informed and trust her with recommendations.

Aug 17, 2023
REDSTONE HEALTH CENTER

Dr. Wirostko does not appear rushed and that she needs to move on. She clearly discusses the problem and solutions. She took my personal concerns seriously and integrated them in the directions of care.

Aug 05, 2023
REDSTONE HEALTH CENTER

A very professional, capable, and thorough doctor.

Aug 04, 2023
REDSTONE HEALTH CENTER

Dr. Wirostko is an excellent, caring physician and it is an honor to be her patient. It would be equally great if she is recognized by her own institution as a Medical Doctor rather than as a provider since she has an MD diploma not a provider's diploma.

Aug 04, 2023
REDSTONE HEALTH CENTER

Professional & personable

Jul 15, 2023
MORAN EYE CENTER

She is obviously very caring about my eyesight! I appreciate her help.

Jul 06, 2023
REDSTONE HEALTH CENTER

Excellent personal communication skills

May 12, 2023
REDSTONE HEALTH CENTER

Dr. Wirostko is very attentive and thorough.

May 11, 2023
REDSTONE HEALTH CENTER

Dr Wirostko is great.

May 11, 2023
REDSTONE HEALTH CENTER

Smart. Careful. State-of-the-art.

May 11, 2023
REDSTONE HEALTH CENTER

Dr Wirostko is an excellent doctor, and an exceptionally warm and caring person.

May 09, 2023
MORAN EYE CENTER

Dr. Wirostko is an excellent physician, who is sincerely interested in patient's welfare and outcomes. She is very knowledgeable, yet hiding that behind low key approach, which makes her patients at ease. She can be trusted without spending hours studying google MD :-)

May 06, 2023
REDSTONE HEALTH CENTER

Very thorough

May 05, 2023
REDSTONE HEALTH CENTER

Great visit!

Apr 22, 2023
REDSTONE HEALTH CENTER

Dr. Wirotsko is brilliant, kind, compassionate, and very knowledgeable. I count myself lucky to be in her care.

Apr 16, 2023
REDSTONE HEALTH CENTER

She is very professional.

Apr 13, 2023
REDSTONE HEALTH CENTER

Dr. Wirostko understood my concerns and suggested options I could use to assist in decisions concerning my problems. She clearly left me with the comfort that the problem was a concern and potential risks needed to be understood.

Apr 11, 2023
MORAN EYE CENTER

Dr Wirostko is very knowledgeable and professional in her work with treating glaucoma patients. Her calm reassuring manner relieved my anxiety and made the surgery much less stressful.

Feb 11, 2023
REDSTONE HEALTH CENTER

Dr. Wirostko sensed that I was concerned about the difficulty making certain my evaluation was complete and spent her time making it clear about the importantly normal aspects of my sight. There was never a feeling that she had limited time for my evaluation and treatment.

Feb 10, 2023
REDSTONE HEALTH CENTER

Dr Wirostko has been an outstanding partner in helping me navigate some difficult challenges with my eye health. Her personalized focus is greatly appreciated.

Feb 03, 2023
REDSTONE HEALTH CENTER

Thank you! She was wonderful explaining what was going on and including me in care options!

Feb 03, 2023
REDSTONE HEALTH CENTER

Dr. Wirostko always provides the highest quality of care. I have seen her for 7 years and it is always a great experience.

Feb 03, 2023
REDSTONE HEALTH CENTER

Very knowledgeable and easy to understand and talk to about my situation.

Jan 19, 2023
REDSTONE HEALTH CENTER

Dr Wirostko is knowledgeable, attentive, and cares about her patients.

Jan 13, 2023
REDSTONE HEALTH CENTER

She made the experience comfortable which helped me understand her thinking

Jan 12, 2023
REDSTONE HEALTH CENTER

Dr. Wirostko is knowledgeable, thorough, listens well, and answers my questions - very helpful.

Jan 12, 2023
REDSTONE HEALTH CENTER

She was not rushed and explained what options to think about along with pros and cons. A caring doctor

Jan 11, 2023
REDSTONE HEALTH CENTER

Very knowledgeable, caring and fun to talk to.

Dec 21, 2022
REDSTONE HEALTH CENTER

We are sure she cares about her patients.

Dec 08, 2022
REDSTONE HEALTH CENTER

She is the best.

Dec 08, 2022
REDSTONE HEALTH CENTER

Excellent provider. Knowledgeable and understands my concerns and life responsibilities.

Dec 06, 2022
REDSTONE HEALTH CENTER

she is grear!!

Nov 05, 2022
Redstone Health Center

Dr. Wirostko is beyond excellent!

Oct 30, 2022
Redstone Health Center

Dr Wirostko is an extraordinarily physician! She is informed on the latest research, an excellent listener, and very compassionate.

Oct 29, 2022
Redstone Health Center

Kind and thoughtful and informative

Oct 04, 2022
REDSTONE HEALTH CENTER

Love love love Dr Wirostko!!! Can't say enough great things about her!

Oct 02, 2022
REDSTONE HEALTH CENTER

Dr. Wirostko is one of the very best doctors at U if U Health and one of the best doctors I have ever had ever!

Sep 24, 2022
REDSTONE HEALTH CENTER

No elderly flu shot

Sep 17, 2022
REDSTONE HEALTH CENTER

Dr. Wirostko is beyond amazing. She has gone the extra mile AND BEYOND treating me personally AND facilitating my care with other doctors (Dr. Ahmed and Dr. Chaya.)She is, in my opinion, simply an amazing professional, a loving and kind person!

Aug 29, 2022
REDSTONE HEALTH CENTER

Excellent Care-above and beyond the care other doctors and assistants usually give!!!

Aug 29, 2022
REDSTONE HEALTH CENTER

Dr. Wristko is a gem among gems. She truly does make this world a better place.

Aug 27, 2022
REDSTONE HEALTH CENTER

No problems. Dr Wirostko is, by far, the best Optho I have ever met. I have been seeing her for several years

Jul 30, 2022
REDSTONE HEALTH CENTER

Dr barbara is fabulous

Jul 09, 2022
REDSTONE HEALTH CENTER

Dr Wirostko is beyond excellent! She is thorough, concerned about my condition and carefully talks me through the options for treatment.

Apr 19, 2022
REDSTONE HEALTH CENTER

I have and will continue to highly recommend Dr Wirostko and her staff to family members and friends.

Apr 17, 2022
REDSTONE HEALTH CENTER

Great no bad experiences

Apr 11, 2022
REDSTONE HEALTH CENTER

Dr. Wirostko is a true professional physician: competent, caring, and well-versed in her field.

Mar 20, 2022
REDSTONE HEALTH CENTER

Dr. Wirotsko really listened to my concerns and validated them.

Mar 19, 2022
REDSTONE HEALTH CENTER

Dr.Wrostco is exceptional. She is everything you hope for in a doctor. She listens, explains well and shows amazing kindness and respect.

Mar 19, 2022
REDSTONE HEALTH CENTER

Dr. Wirostko is simply amazing and one of the best doctors I have ever had care for me!

Mar 19, 2022
REDSTONE HEALTH CENTER

Again, Dr Wirostko is a World's expert in Glaucoma. I regularly see her at research congresses. I admire her support and leadership of the Glaucoma professional and patient organizations

Mar 14, 2022
REDSTONE HEALTH CENTER

Dr. Wirotski was amazing. She was very thorough and looked at me holistically, reviewed all the prior physician notes, and pulled together my past and current medical history to give me what sounded like an extremely sensible diagnosis and plan.

Feb 21, 2022
REDSTONE HEALTH CENTER

All good, great staff and provider

Feb 19, 2022
REDSTONE HEALTH CENTER

None

Feb 19, 2022
REDSTONE HEALTH CENTER

She's very empathetic doctor!

Feb 07, 2022
REDSTONE HEALTH CENTER

Dr. Wirostko has the most wonderful manner! I truly believe she really enjoys meeting patients. In short, she loves her job and it shows.

Jan 16, 2022
REDSTONE HEALTH CENTER

Dr W is fabulous!

Dec 30, 2021
REDSTONE HEALTH CENTER

Dr. Wirostko is very knowledgeable, thorough, and bubbly. I am very blessed to have her as my eye Doctor

Dec 25, 2021
REDSTONE HEALTH CENTER

The doctor is outstanding.

Dec 25, 2021
REDSTONE HEALTH CENTER

Doctor and staff always go the extra mile! Excellent care always provided!

Dec 18, 2021
REDSTONE HEALTH CENTER

Dr. Wirostko is one of the Best doctors I have ever had!!!!!!

Nov 07, 2021
REDSTONE HEALTH CENTER

Dr. Barbara Wirostko is one of the best doctors I have ever had. He bedside manner is beyond excellent. She is highly skilled, intelligent, down to earth, kind, empathetic, an excellent doctor!

Oct 12, 2021
REDSTONE HEALTH CENTER

For discussion of cataract treatment she referred me to a colleague

Sep 18, 2021
REDSTONE HEALTH CENTER

Dr. W is one in a million. She doesn't patronize or talk over your head, explains everything very clearly and with compassion, Nd provides a great plan of action moving forward.

Aug 21, 2021
REDSTONE HEALTH CENTER

Dr Wirostki is excellent. I'm glad I saw her.

Aug 15, 2021
REDSTONE HEALTH CENTER

Great Job!!

Aug 14, 2021
REDSTONE HEALTH CENTER

World Class Best in Business knowledge and treatment.

Jul 26, 2021
REDSTONE HEALTH CENTER

Dr Wirostko is one of the very best doctors I've ever had, I transferred my care from Vanderbilt Eye Institute back to her and I would rather fly across the country to see her than go to anyone else

Jul 17, 2021
REDSTONE HEALTH CENTER

Excellent experience

Jul 11, 2021
REDSTONE HEALTH CENTER

A great team exhibiting harmony between all providers.

Jul 08, 2021
REDSTONE HEALTH CENTER

Barbara Wirotsko is one of the best you have. She is an expert and she is caring and personal. My only wish is that there could be more like her!!

Jun 30, 2021
REDSTONE HEALTH CENTER

Dr. Wirostko is FABULOUS! She gives great explanations, answers all my questions, and really cares about her patients.

Jun 19, 2021
REDSTONE HEALTH CENTER

Dr. Wirosrko has an aura of healing about her and is a great diagnostician. She cleared me of glaucoma and redirected me to corneal issues. We tried something new to help me. Unfortunately my body rejected one of the plugs. But I'm very grateful to her for her help.

Jun 06, 2021
REDSTONE HEALTH CENTER

Dr. Wirosko is great.

May 22, 2021
REDSTONE HEALTH CENTER

Dr. Wirostko is the best!

May 17, 2021
REDSTONE HEALTH CENTER

excellent help

Apr 17, 2021
REDSTONE HEALTH CENTER

Dr Wirotsko is very engaged in my care, works closely with my surgeon, devises strategies to deal with progression of my disease. Her staff is top notch as well. Fortunate to have such excellent care.

Mar 20, 2021
REDSTONE HEALTH CENTER

Barbara Wirotsko always takes the time to answer my questions.

Mar 06, 2021
REDSTONE HEALTH CENTER

Very clear concise explanation of treatment options.

Mar 06, 2021
REDSTONE HEALTH CENTER

The Dr. could not be better. A great human being as well as a terrific & compassionate physician. I am blessed to have her caring for me. SHE was the doctor years ago that saw something behind 2 eye, and subsequently I had a mild stroke, and recovered, which led to increased care. She is my hero...wouldn't you agree ?

Feb 22, 2021
REDSTONE HEALTH CENTER

I'll go to hoopes next time

Dec 22, 2020
REDSTONE HEALTH CENTER

Could not have been any better.

Dec 12, 2020
REDSTONE HEALTH CENTER

Great!

Dec 12, 2020
REDSTONE HEALTH CENTER

I liked her & and just had that feeling of comfort when I have been seen by her. So much so that I have decided to change from my previous eye doctor, to Barbara.

Nov 28, 2020
REDSTONE HEALTH CENTER

assistant=5. went beyond expectations. professional and knowledgeable.

Nov 18, 2020
REDSTONE HEALTH CENTER

Excellent concern, care, takes time to listen, extremely helpful

Nov 15, 2020
REDSTONE HEALTH CENTER

Dr. W is excellent. Clinically exceptional and has a very good bedside manner.

Oct 26, 2020
REDSTONE HEALTH CENTER

The physician was excellent. Immediately focused on an issue I had and had a very good explanation. Very helpful. She listened and was very thorough.

Oct 25, 2020
REDSTONE HEALTH CENTER

excellent care giver

Oct 18, 2020
REDSTONE HEALTH CENTER

all good

Sep 29, 2020
REDSTONE HEALTH CENTER

good

Sep 20, 2020
REDSTONE HEALTH CENTER

great everything

Aug 23, 2020
REDSTONE HEALTH CENTER

As always, Dr Wirostko has and is the best Ophthalmologist I have ever experienced!

Aug 09, 2020
REDSTONE HEALTH CENTER

I was very impressed with Dr. Wirostko. She was very personable, professional, and listened to my concerns. She was great at explaining things to me and remembered me from our last visit.

Aug 09, 2020
REDSTONE HEALTH CENTER

best experience ever in an ophthalmologist office

Aug 04, 2020
REDSTONE HEALTH CENTER

Great staff and level of expertise.

Aug 02, 2020
REDSTONE HEALTH CENTER

Doctor was really wonderful discussing my concerns and treatment options

Jul 31, 2020
REDSTONE HEALTH CENTER

Every thing went very smooth

Jul 21, 2020
REDSTONE HEALTH CENTER

excellent experience!

Jul 19, 2020
REDSTONE HEALTH CENTER

very knowledgeable and professional

Jul 17, 2020
REDSTONE HEALTH CENTER

Have recommend

Jun 21, 2020
REDSTONE HEALTH CENTER

she is an excellent doctor-

Mar 25, 2020
REDSTONE HEALTH CENTER

I sought advice and thoughts about my next steps, future surgeries, concerns. She was very thoughtful, and explained options I might have going forward.

Mar 10, 2020
REDSTONE HEALTH CENTER

The doctor was knowledgeable, caring, compassionate, and very kind. She answered all my questions and was extremely helpful. She is my favorite doctor.

Mar 09, 2020
REDSTONE HEALTH CENTER

Great experience

Mar 09, 2020
REDSTONE HEALTH CENTER

Physician was caring and thoughtful. Gave me details about possible paths forward and positive comments about future.

Mar 08, 2020
REDSTONE HEALTH CENTER

Dr.Wrostco is the ultimate compassionate doctor. She listens well and is very knowledgeable.

Feb 21, 2020
REDSTONE HEALTH CENTER

excellent


Patient comments are gathered from our patient experience survey and displayed in their entirety. For the convenience of our visitors, some patient comments have been translated from their original language into English while preserving their original meaning as accurately as possible. Patients are de-identified for confidentiality and patient privacy.

Barbara M. Wirostko, MD, FARVO, specializes in clinical research and advises drug development for glaucoma pharmaceutical therapies. She has specialized fellowship training in glaucoma, is a board-certified ophthalmologist, and is a Fellow of The Association of Research in Vision and Ophthalmology (ARVO).

Her research interests include novel glaucoma therapeutics, sustained delivery of therapeutics for ocular pathologies, and better understanding the genetics and associated systemic diseases of exfoliative syndrome, a common cause of open-angle glaucoma. As a serial entrepreneur for biotech startups, she has received millions in grants as the principal investigator (PI) for funding from the Department of Defense and the National Science Foundation.

Dr. Wirostko's honors include Moran’s Clinical Faculty of the Year Award in 2015 and the Third Annual Distinguished Alumni Award from the Edward S. Harkness Eye Institute, Columbia University.

Her professional and scientific experience includes serving as associate editor for Ophthalmology Glaucoma, Acta Ophthalmologica, and Journal of Glaucoma. She’s an active committee member for ARVO and a scientific advisor for the California Institute of Regenerative Medicine, The Glaucoma Foundation, and the Glaucoma Research Foundation.

Dr. Wirostko’s numerous grants include a new two-year project funded by a BrightFocus Foundation National Glaucoma Research award of nearly $180,000. The research project, “Prognostic Factors and Predictive Markers of Progression to Exfoliation Glaucoma in Exfoliation Syndrome,” will include a multi-disciplinary team of experts. She will serve as co-PI with Karen Curtin, PhD, MStat, with the Utah Population Database.

Board Certification and Academic Information

Academic Departments Ophthalmology & Visual Sciences -Adjunct Professor
Board Certification
American Board of Ophthalmology

Education history

Undergraduate Microbiology - Cornell University B.A.
Professional Medical Medicine - Columbia University M.D.
Internship Hackensack Medical Center Intern
Residency Ophthalmology - Columbia Presbyterian Medical Center, Edward S. Harkness Eye Institute Resident
Fellowship Glaucoma - The New York Hospital, Cornell Medical Center Fellow

Selected Publications

Journal Article

  1. Wirosko, B (2026). Seeing differently due to dyslexia . EyeNet, 48.
  2. Steel CL, Wirostko B (2026). Bench to bedside: Bridging the gap. Indian journal of ophthalmology, 74(2), 166-168.
  3. Packard BV, Sharma M, Renschler A, Johnson CJ, Paulson CE, Ofori-Atta BS, Chortkoff S, Vegunta S, Wirostko BM, Warner JE (2026). iCare HOME2 Monitoring of Diurnal Ocular Perfusion Pressure in Patients With Nonarteritic Ischemic Optic Neuropathy. Journal of neuro-ophthalmology,
  4. Wirosko, BM, Chowdhury UR, Brandano LA, Casale RA, Dewait DJ, Rykard LR, Htoo TM, Fautsch M (2026). Preclinical Evaluations of Safety and Efficacy of QLS-111: A Novel Formulation of an Adenosine Triphosphate- Sensitive Potassium Channel Opener . Ophthalmology science, 6(4),
  5. Wirostko BM, Roy Chowdhury U, Brandano LA, Casale RA, DeWalt DJ, Rykard LR, Htoo TM, Fautsch M (2026). Preclinical Evaluation of Safety and Efficacy of QLS-111: A Novel Formulation of an Adenosine Triphosphate-Sensitive Potassium Channel Opener. Ophthalmology science, 6(4), 101126.
  6. Sit A, Arash K, Chowdhury UR, Fautsch, Htoo T, Wirostko BM, Hodg (2025). Relationship Between Diurnal Variations of Episcleral Venous Pressure and Intraocular Pressure . Investigative ophthalmology & visual science, 66(11), 44.
  7. Levin AV, Abbas K, Harrison B, Chang TCP, Edmunds B, Hammond B, Lueder GT, Nischal KK, Mills MD, Walton DS, Blirden LS, Freedman SF, Plager DA, Wirostko BM (2025). Glaucoma Management in Sturge-Weber Syndrome Using the Delphine Process. Ophthalmology. Glaucoma, 29(4),
  8. Belamkar AV, Harris A, Wirostko BM, Rowe L, Oddone F, Carnevale C, Vercellin AV, Kanwar K, Wood K, Fabczak-Kubicka A, Siesky (2025). Medical and Surgical treatment management in open angle glaucoma patients of Asian descent: A narrative review . European journal of ophthalmology, Online,
  9. Polski A, Long T, Stagg BC, Wirostko (2024). Uveitis-Glaucoma-Hyphema Syndrome from Subtle Malposition of a Hydrus Microstent. Journal of glaucoma, 33(11), e92-e96.
  10. Polski A, Long T, Stagg BC, Wirostko (2024). Uveitis-Glaucoma-Hyphema Syndrome from Subtle Malposition of a Hydrus Microstent. Journal of glaucoma, 33(11), e92-e96.
  11. Riina N, Harris A, Siesky BA, Ritzer L, Pasquale LR, Tsai JC, Keller J, Wirostko B, Arciero J, Fry B, Eckert G, Verticchio Vercellin A, Antman G, Sidoti PA, Guidoboni (2024). Using Multi-Layer Perceptron Driven Diagnosis to Compare Biomarkers for Primary Open Angle Glaucoma. Investigative ophthalmology & visual science, 65(11), 16.
  12. Curtin K, Stein JD, Stagg BC, Fino N, Conley M, Johnson T, Patil A, Paulson C, Pompoco C, Wirostko B (2024). Identifiable historic and observable factors may predict progression to exfoliation glaucoma in newly-diagnosed exfoliation patients. Ophthalmology. Glaucoma,
  13. Pompoco C, Paulson C, Fino N, Taylor S, Patil A, Conley M, Barker J, Ritch R, Hageman GS, Curtin K, Wirostko (2024). Risk of Age-Related Macular Degeneration in Patients with Exfoliation Syndrome: The Utah Project on Exfoliation Syndrome (UPEXS) . Journal of Clinical & Translational Ophthalmology, 2(4), 140-154.
  14. Chauhan MZ, Elhusseiny AM, Marwah S, Sallam AB, Stein JD, Kishor KS, SOURCE Consortium, Amin S, Edwards PA, Srikumaran D, Woreta F, Schultz JS, Shrivastava A, Ahmad B, Pasquale L, Bryar PJ, French DD, Hribar M, Thomas M, Vanderbeek BL, Pershing S, Wang SY, Deiner M, Sun C, Patnaik J, Subramanian P, Munir S, Munir W, Stein JD, De Lott L, Ramachandran R, Feldman R, Stagg BC, Wirostko B, McMillian B, Sheybani A, Sarrapour S, Harris-Nwanyanwu (2024). Incidence of Uveitis Following Initiation of Prostaglandin Analogs Versus Other Glaucoma Medications: A Study from the SOURCE Repository. Ophthalmology. Glaucoma,
  15. Patil A, Conley M, Pompoco C, Paulson C, Taylor S, Swiston C, Herrick JS, Ritch R, Curtin K, Wirostko (2023). Abdominal aortic aneurysm and exfoliation syndrome in Utah. Acta ophthalmologica, 101(4), 449-456.
  16. Roy Chowdhury U, Pervan-Steel CL, Sheeler R, Sookdeo HK, Rogers B, Casale R, Dosa PI, Htoo T, Wirostko BM, Fautsch M (2023). Preclinical Pharmacokinetic Profile of Topical Ophthalmic and Intravenous Delivery of QLS-101, a Novel ATP-Sensitive Potassium Channel Opening Ocular Hypotensive Agent. Journal of ocular pharmacology and therapeutics, 39(5), 332-346.
  17. Delsoz M, Raja H, Madadi Y, Tang AA, Wirostko BM, Kahook MY, Yousefi (2023). The Use of ChatGPT to Assist in Diagnosing Glaucoma Based on Clinical Case Reports. Ophthalmology and therapy,
  18. Polski A, Liu KC, Gupta D, Grewal DS, Horns J, Wirostko BM, Stagg B (2023). Incident glaucoma and ocular hypertension after periocular and intravitreal steroid injections: a claims-based analysis. BMJ open ophthalmology, 8(1),
  19. Sharma A, Riaz KM, Gill MS, Patnaik A, Ulahannan SV, Wang JS, Gombos DS, Ang Q, Cicic D, Bergonio GR, Zhang C, Wirostko B (2022). Reversible HER2 antibody-drug conjugate-induced ocular toxicity. Canadian journal of ophthalmology. Journal canadien d'ophtalmologie, 57(2), 118-126.
  20. Wirostko BM, Curtin K, Taylor SC, Paulson C, Pompoco C, Besch BM, Ranjan R, Ritch R (2022). Risk of atrial fibrillation is increased in patients with exfoliation syndrome: the Utah project on exfoliation syndrome (UPEXS) . Acta ophthalmologica, 100(4),
  21. Pervan-Steel CL, Chowdhury UR, Sookdeo HK, Casale RA, Dosa PI, Htoo TM, Fautsch MP, Wirostko B (2022). Ocular Hypotensive Properties and Biochemical Profile of QLS-101, a Novel ATP-Sensitive Potassium (KATP) Channel Opening Prodrug. Investigative ophthalmology & visual science, 63(4), 26.
  22. Paulson C, Thomas SC, Gonzalez O, Taylor S, Swiston C, Herrick JS, McCoy L, Curtin K, Chaya CJ, Stagg BC, Wirostko B (2022). Exfoliation Syndrome in Baja Verapaz Guatemala: A Cross-Sectional Study and Review of the Literature. Journal of clinical medicine, 11(7),
  23. Huang JJ, Geduldig JE, Jacobs EB, Tai TT, Ahmad S, Chadha N, Buxton DF, Vinod K, Wirostko BM, Kang JH, Wiggs JL, Ritch R, Pasquale L (2022). Head and Neck Region Dermatological Ultraviolet-Related Cancers are Associated with Exfoliation Syndrome in a Clinic-Based Population . Ophthalmology. Glaucoma, 5(6), 663-671.
  24. Patil A, Swiston C, Wallace RT, Paulson C, Conley ME, McCoy L, Chaya C, Wirostko (2022). Exfoliation Syndrome and Exfoliation Glaucoma in the Navajo Nation. An ARVO publication. ARVO Annual Meeting Abstract Search and Program Planner, 63(7), 1641.
  25. Guidoboni G, Nunez R, Keller J, Wikle C, Robinson EL, Verticchio A, Siesky B, Oddone F, Quaranta L, Wirostko B, Topouzis F, Cheng C-Y, Januleviciene I, Wegner A, Antman G, Jones C, Harris (2022). Precision medicine and glaucoma management: how mathematical modeling and artificail intelligence help in clinical practice. Online Journal. Expert review of ophthalmology, 17(5),
  26. Patil A, Conley M, Paulson C, Pompoco C, Wallace R, Swiston RR, Curtin K, Wirostko (2022). Abdominal aortic aneurysm and exfoliation syndrome: A literature review comparing single site findings . Acta ophthalmologica, 101(5), 478-484.
  27. Paulson C, Barker DJ, Pompoco C, Taylor S, Conley M, Patil A, Amakiri N, Stagg B, Ritch R, Kang JH, Wiggs JL, Curtin K, Wirostko (2022). Association of Non-Melanoma Skin Carcinomas and UV Exposure with Exfoliation Syndrome in Utah. Medical research archives, 10(10),
  28. Levin AM, McGlumphy EJ, Chaya CJ, Wirostko BM, Johnson T (2022). The utility of home tonometry for peri-interventional decision-making in glaucoma surgery: Case series. American journal of ophthalmology case reports, 28, 101689.
  29. Levin AM, Chaya CJ, Kahook MY, Wirostko B (2021). Intraocular Pressure Elevation Following Intravitreal Anti-VEGF Injections: Short and Long-term Considerations. Journal of glaucoma, 30(12), 1019-1026.
  30. Stagg BC, Stein JD, Medeiros FA, Wirostko B, Crandall A, Hartnett ME, Cummins M, Morris A, Hess R, Kawamoto (2021). Special Commentary: Using Clinical Decision Support Systems to Bring Predictive Models to the Glaucoma Clinic. Ophthalmology. Glaucoma, 4(1), 5-9.
  31. Levin AM, Vezina D, Wirostko B (2021). Home-Based Intraocular Pressure Measurements: Tracing a Parallel with Out-of-Office Blood Pressure Measurement. Ophthalmology. Glaucoma, 4(3), 235-237.
  32. Pompoco CJ, Curtin K, Taylor S, Paulson C, Shumway C, Conley M, Barker DJ, Swiston C, Stagg B, Ritch R, Wirostko B (2021). Summary of Utah Project on Exfoliation Syndrome (XPEXS): Using a large database to identify systemic comorbidities . BMJ open ophthalmology, 6(1), e000803.
  33. Perez VL, Wirostko B, Korenfeld M, From S, Raizman (2020). Ophthalmic Drug Delivery Using Iontophoresis: Recent Clinical Applications. Journal of ocular pharmacology and therapeutics, 36(2), 75-87.
  34. Wirostko B, Mann B, Stirland (2020). Re: "Cross-Linked Hyaluronic Acid as Tear Film Substitute" by Posarelli et al. ( J Ocul Pharmacol Ther 2019;35(7):381-387) . Journal of ocular pharmacology and therapeutics, 36(4), 205.
  35. Kang JH, VoPham T, Laden F, Rosner BA, Wirostko B, Ritch R, Wiggs JL, Qureshi A, Nan H, Pasquale L (2020). Cohort Study of Nonmelanoma Skin Cancer and the Risk of Exfoliation Glaucoma. Journal of glaucoma, 29(6), 448-455.
  36. Stagg BC, Stein JD, Medeiros FA, Wirostko B, Crandall A, Hartnett ME, Cummings M, Morris A, Hess R, Kawamoto (2020). Special Commentary: Using Clinical Decision Support Systems to Bring Predictive Models to the Glaucoma Clinic. Ophthalmology. Glaucoma, 4(1), 5-9.
  37. Taylor SC, Bernhisel AA, Curtin K, Allingham RR, Ritch R, Wirostko B (2019). Association between Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease and Exfoliation Syndrome: The Utah Project on Exfoliation Syndrome. Ophthalmology. Glaucoma, 2(1), 3-10.
  38. Durrie DS, Wolsey D, Thompson V, Assang C, Mann B, Wirostko (2018). Ability of a new crosslinked polymer ocular bandage gel to accelerate reepithelialization after photorefractive keratectomy. Journal of cataract and refractive surgery, 44(3), 369-375.
  39. Wirostko B, Allingham R, Wong J, Curtin (2018). Utah Project on Exfoliation Syndrome (UPEXS): Insight Into Systemic Diseases Associated With Exfoliation Syndrome. Journal of glaucoma, 27 Suppl 1, S75-S77.
  40. Besch BM, Curtin K, Ritch R, Allingham RR, Wirostko B (2018). Association of Exfoliation Syndrome With Risk of Indirect Inguinal Hernia: The Utah Project on Exfoliation Syndrome. JAMA ophthalmology, 136(12), 1368-1374.
  41. Wirostko, B Comparison of Natural History of RPGR-linked and RP2-linked Retinitis Pigmentosa . Ophthalmology. Retina,

Review

  1. Asrani SG, McGlumphy EJ, Al-Aswad LA, Chaya CJ, Lin S, Musch DC, Pitha I, Robin AL, Wirostko B, Johnson T (2024). The relationship between intraocular pressure and glaucoma: An evolving concept. Progress in retinal and eye research, 103, 101303.

Editorial

  1. Johnson C, Pasquale LR, Wirostko (2024). Glucagon-Like Peptide 1 Receptor Agonists: A Role in Glaucoma?. Ophthalmology. Glaucoma, 7(5), 419-421.
  2. Johnson C, Pasquale LR, Wirostko (2024). Glucagon-Like Peptide 1 Receptor Agonists: A Role in Glaucoma?. Ophthalmology. Glaucoma, 7(5), 419-421.
  3. Mai AP, Wirostko B, Fitch S, Hansen K, Imbrescia W, Stagg B (2023). Using Technology to Address Ophthalmic Technician Shortages in Glaucoma Clinics. Ophthalmology. Glaucoma, 6(6), 567-569.
  4. Mai AP, Wirostko B, Fitch S, Hansen K, Imbrescia W, Stagg B (2023). Using Technology to Address Ophthalmic Technician Shortages in Glaucoma Clinics. Ophthalmology. Glaucoma, 6(6), 567-569.

Letter

  1. Delsoz M, Raja H, Madadi Y, Tang AA, Wirostko BM, Kahook MY, Yousefi (2024). A Response to: Letter to the Editor Regarding "The Use of ChatGPT to Assist in Diagnosing Glaucoma Based on Clinical Case Reports.". Ophthalmology and therapy,
  2. Wirostko B, Mann B, Stirland (2020). Re: "Cross-Linked Hyaluronic Acid as Tear Film Substitute" by Posarelli et al. (J Ocul Pharmacol Ther 2019;35(7):381-387). Journal of ocular pharmacology and therapeutics, 36(4), 205.

Abstract

  1. Chowdhury UR, Brandano LA, Casale RA, DeWalt DJ, Rykard LR, Fautsch MP, Htoo TH, Wirostko B (2025). Safety, tolerability and ocular hypotensive properties of QLS-111, a novel formation of an ATP sensitive potassium channel opener, alone or in combination with approved ocular hypotensive drugs . 66(8), 2720.
  2. Sharma M, Jensen M, Sanchez G, Packard B, Reschler A, Ofori-Atta B, Chorkoff S, Vegunta S, Warner J, Wirostko B (2025). Early Morning Ocular Perfusion Pressure in Non-Arthritic Anterior Ischemic Optic Neuropathy . 66(8), 3214.
  3. Amakiri N, Branham K, Jayasundera TK, Andrews, Chris A, Milentijevic D, Narayanan D, Johnson T, Jensen J, Wirostko BM, Stein J (2023). Leveraging the Sight Outcomes Research Collaborative (SOURCE) Repository to Identify Patients with RPGR-Related Retinitis Pigmentosa . 64(8), 4664.
  4. Chang M, Harris A, Zaid M, Sala L, Szopos M, Lapin S, Kuvin J, Ciulla TA, Pasquale LR, Wirostko BM, Verticchio V, Alice C, Antman G, Siesky BA, Guidoboni G (2023). The Impact of reduced left ventricular contractility on retinal perfusion, ARVO 2023. 64(8), 1997.
  5. Kellner, R, Harris A, Rosen RB, Wirostko BM, Siesky BA, Verticchio V, Alice C, Coleman-Beli JC, Tessone I, Chang M, Fabczak-Kubicka A, Antman (2023). Non-glaucomatous persons with diabetes have reduced macular capillary density potentially elevating the risk for glaucoma. 64(8), 4721.
  6. Kazemi A, Wirostko B, Fautsch M, Htoo T, Sit A (2023). Diurnal Variations in Episcleral Venous Pressure . 64(8), 3473.
  7. Johnson T, Wirostko B, Stein J, Stagg B, Amakiri N, Jensen (2023). Understanding the Disease Course of RPGR-Linked vs. RP2-Linked Retinitis Pigmentosa, ARVO 2023. 64(8), 4667.

Other

  1. (2023). Glaucoma Under Pressure, The Ophthalmologist July/August 2023.