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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 passionate patient care.
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A Message From the Chair
this year is about transformation, join us.
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 revamped website and learn about our initiatives – new and sustained – that fuel our mission to save sight locally and globally.
News
Unique Connections Lead Liberian School Principal to UW Health Eye Clinics
Oct 22 2018 // In September, T. Michael Nork, MD, MS, FARVO, professor and retina specialist, treated Jessie Kekula, a school principal from Liberia. The story behind Kekula’s journey to UW Health Eye Clinics is quite remarkable. Judy Reed,… Read More
Annual Right to Sight World Sight Day Clinic Held at University Station Eye Clinic
Oct 18 2018 // The 2018 Annual Right to Sight World Sight Day Clinic was held Saturday, October 6, 2018, at UW Health University Station Eye Clinic. Nearly 60 people were provided with eye care services. Since 2007, Combat Blindness International has partnered… Read More
Low Vision Lunch and Learn Series Continues to Educate Staff
Oct 17 2018 // Nearly 140 Department of Ophthalmology and Visual Sciences (DOVS) and UW Health providers, technicians, residents, students, schedulers, administrative, and other clinic and support staff attended the second installment of the Low Vision Lunch and Learn… Read More
Orangetober: Donate Tissue, Save Sight
Oct 05 2018 // Orangetober is upon us. This month-long campaign was created by the Organ and Tissue Donor division of UW Health to encourage residents to register as organ, tissue and eye donors on the Wisconsin Donor Registry.… Read More
Meet our First Year Residents: 2018-2019
Oct 01 2018 // ELAINE DOWNIE, MD Education: BA in Chemistry from Carleton College in Northfield, Minnesota MD from University of Minnesota Medical School in Minneapolis, Minnesota PGY-1 internship at Hennepin County Medical Center in Minneapolis, Minnesota Why Ophthalmology? My… Read More
DOVS Teleophthalmology Program Launches at Two UW Health Clinics
Sep 10 2018 // The Teleophthalmology for Diabetic Eye Screening program, led by assistant professor and glaucoma specialist Yao Liu, MD, is now live at UW Health East and Yahara Clinics. The program launched August 28, 2018. UW Health… Read More
Upcoming Events
Fri
23
Ophthalmology Grand Rounds – CANCELED
November 23 @ 7:00 am - 8:00 am
Health Sciences Learning Center (HSLC) #1345
750 Highland Avenue
Fri
30
Ophthalmology Grand Rounds
November 30 @ 8:00 am - 9:00 am
Health Sciences Learning Center (HSLC) #1345
750 Highland Avenue
Dec
07
Ophthalmology Grand Rounds
December 7 @ 8:00 am - 9:00 am
Health Sciences Learning Center (HSLC) #1345
750 Highland Avenue
Dec
14
Ophthalmology Grand Rounds
December 14 @ 8:00 am - 9:00 am
Health Sciences Learning Center (HSLC) #1335
750 Highland Avenue
Dec
21
Ophthalmology Grand Rounds – CANCELED
December 21 @ 7:00 am - 8:00 am
Health Sciences Learning Center (HSLC) #1345
750 Highland Avenue