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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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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
DOVS Recognized for Contributions to Medical Student Education
Mar 21 2019 // The School of Medicine and Public Health (SMPH) recently recognized DOVS and several faculty members within the department for an ongoing commitment and dedicated service to UW medical students. The following is a list of… Read More
Dr. Lucarelli Attends the 5th Annual ITEDS Symposium in Singapore
Mar 15 2019 // Mark J. Lucarelli, MD, FACS, recently attended the 5th International Thyroid Eye Disease Society Scientific Symposium. This meeting took place in Singapore from Feb 20-23, 2019. As Invited Faculty, Dr. Lucarelli presented on the topic of… Read More
Drs. Altaweel, Blodi, and Gottlieb Present at 42nd Annual Macula Society Meeting
Mar 14 2019 // Michael Altaweel, MD, professor and co-director of the Fundus Photograph Reading Center (FPRC), Barbara Blodi, MD, professor and medical director of the FPRC, and Justin Gottlieb, MD, professor and retina service chief, attended the 42nd… Read More
Reading Centers in The Era of Artificial Intelligence: 2018 Retina Times Article
Mar 13 2019 // Barbara Blodi, MD, professor and medical director of the Fundus Photograph Reading Center (FPRC), and Amitha Domalpally, MD, research director of the FPRC were recently panelists for the Retina Times article, “Exploring the Role of… Read More
Reunion in Asia with Dr. Jaru-ampornpan
Mar 11 2019 // Mark Lucarelli, MD, FACS, Richard K. Dortzbach Professor of Ophthalmic Facial Plastic Surgery, attended the 2019 International Thyroid Eye Disease Society Symposium in Singapore from February 20-23, 2019. The event presented an opportunity to reunite… Read More
DOVS Teleophthalmology: A Vision for Better Eye Care in Rural Wisconsin
Mar 08 2019 // In August of 2018, the Department of Ophthalmology and Visual Sciences (DOVS) launched a Teleophthalmology program in an effort to make diabetic eye examinations highly accessible to rural Wisconsin communities. Residents from these areas often… Read More
Upcoming Events
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UW Health Optical Semi-Annual Spring Eyewear Event
March 26 @ 8:00 am - 5:30 pm
UW Health University Station Eye Clinic
2880 University Avenue
Thu
28
UW Health Optical Semi-Annual Spring Eyewear Event
March 28 @ 8:00 am - 5:00 pm
UW Health East Eye Clinic
5249 E. Terrace Drive - Lower Level Conference Room
Thu
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Frontiers in Vision Research: Dr. David Antonetti
March 28 @ 3:00 pm - 4:30 pm
Health Sciences Learning Center (HSLC) #1309
750 Highland Ave
Fri
29
Ophthalmology Grand Rounds
March 29 @ 7:00 am - 8:00 am
Health Sciences Learning Center (HSLC) #1345
750 Highland Avenue