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Our focus, here at the University of Wisconsin Madison Department of Ophthalmology and Visual Sciences, is you. Our commitment to stop the progression of blinding diseases drives each and every one of us. Our vision is to save your vision through strong educational programs, leading research discoveries and compassionate patient care.
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It starts with our deep-seated desire to fight blindness wherever it exists. It builds daily with the power of a team that recites the mantra, “Why not?” It ends with our unwavering commitment to you and yours.
As an exemplary leader in vision care, research and scholarship – the University of Wisconsin-Madison Department of Ophthalmology and Visual Sciences is the place for transformative impact. We encourage you to explore our new website and learn about our initiatives – new and sustained – that fuel our mission to save sight locally and globally.
News
Clinical Trials Patient Races to Raise Awareness
Mar 27 2020 // On January 7, 2020, Jason Folie, a Minnesota native, hopped on a Trek bike in San Diego, California, and headed east. 3,200 miles away lay his final destination: St. Augustine, Florida. This wasn’t a typical… Read More
Protect Your Eyes From Too Much Screen Time
Mar 02 2020 // A recent study found that the average office worker spends 1,700 hours per year in front of a computer screen. And that doesn’t include our addiction to phones and other digital devices. All this screen time has… Read More
Residents Hone Skills at 2020 Essential Oculoplastics Course
Feb 24 2020 // DOVS residents gathered at University Hospital on Friday, January 31, for the annual Essential Oculoplastics for the Ophthalmologist course. The day-long course focused on eyelid and orbit anatomy, as well as essential oculoplastics techniques for… Read More
New President of the UW Ophthalmology Alumni Association
Feb 20 2020 // GREETINGS FELLOW ALUMNI! I’m excited to write to you as the new president of the UW Ophthalmology Alumni Association. 2020 is sure to be a special year for ophthalmology in general and the UW Department of… Read More
Join the 2020 Ride to Save Sight
Feb 17 2020 // The McPherson Eye Research Institute at UW-Madison is hosting the ninth annual Cycle for Sight event on Saturday, March 7, 2020. The cycling fundraiser raises research funds to prevent, treat and cure blinding diseases. Cycle for… Read More
7 Ways to Protect Your Eyes from Age-Related Macular Degeneration
Feb 14 2020 // Age-related macular degeneration (AMD) is one of the leading causes of blindness over age 50, affecting about 2.1 million people nationwide. Early diagnosis and treatment are the keys to preventing vision loss. AMD is a… Read More
Upcoming Events
Fri
10
CANCELED // Ophthalmology Grand Rounds
April 10 @ 7:00 am - 8:00 am
Health Sciences Learning Center (HSLC) #1345
750 Highland Avenue
Fri
17
CANCELED // George Kambara, MD, Vision Science Symposium
April 17 @ 8:00 am - 4:00 pm
Health Sciences Learning Center (HSLC) #1335
750 Highland Avenue
Aug
13
RESCHEDULED // Saving Sight Session // Uveitis and You
August 13 @ 5:30 pm - 7:00 pm
Health Sciences Learning Center (HSLC) #1306
750 Highland Ave
Sep
12
Technician Current Concepts in Eye Care
September 12 @ 8:30 am - 4:30 pm
Sep
12
Optometrist Current Concepts in Eye Care
September 12 @ 8:30 am - 4:30 pm