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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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Known as a ground-breaking institution, our labs continue the strong tradition of discovery.
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
Lions Eye Bank of Wisconsin Gift of Sight Discovery Award is Announced
Aug 16 2018 // Yao Liu, MD, and Stuart Tompson, PhD, received this year’s Lions Eye Bank of Wisconsin (LEBW) Gift of Sight Discovery Award through an internal competition open to UW Department of Ophthalmology and Visual Sciences (DOVS)… Read More
Gregory Skuta, MD, Receives 2018 UW OAA Distinguished Alumni Award
Aug 09 2018 // Gregory L. Skuta, MD, (Residency 1985) will receive the University of Wisconsin Ophthalmology Alumni Association’s (OAA) 2018 Distinguished Alumni Award at the alumni reception on October 27, 2018, at the American Academy of Ophthalmology (AAO)… Read More
Back to School! Good Vision and Overall Eye Health are Vital to Learning
Aug 02 2018 // Back-to-school time is just around the corner, and the scramble to buy school clothes and new pencils, backpacks and notebooks will begin. Ophthalmologists remind busy parents not to neglect one of the most important learning… Read More
Music To Our Ears: Patient Sight Story Series
Jul 11 2018 // Just ask and you’ll learn that Steve Birchall thinks that the University of Wisconsin’s Department of Ophthalmology and Visual Sciences has been “music to his ears.” Steve, a former music professor who has worn glasses… Read More
Paul Kaufman, MD, To Be Honored With The 2018 Endre A. Balazs Prize
Jul 06 2018 // Paul Kaufman, MD, professor and chair emeritus, will be presented with The Endre A. Balazs Prize by the International Society for Eye Research (ISER) at the upcoming Biennial Meeting in Belfast, Northern Ireland, UK, September… Read More
Will Your Sunglasses Protect You From Serious Eye Disease?
Jul 05 2018 // With summer in full swing, the days are longer, the sun hotter, and the threat from the sun’s damaging ultraviolet rays, greater. July is UV Safety Month and the Department of Ophthalmology and Visual Sciences… Read More
Upcoming Events
Fri
24
Ophthalmology Grand Rounds
August 24 @ 7:00 am - 8:00 am
Health Sciences Learning Center (HSLC) #1345
750 Highland Avenue
Fri
31
Ophthalmology Grand Rounds
August 31 @ 7:00 am - 8:00 am
Health Sciences Learning Center (HSLC) #1335
750 Highland Avenue
Sep
07
Ophthalmology Grand Rounds
September 7 @ 7:00 am - 8:00 am
Health Sciences Learning Center (HSLC) #1345
750 Highland Avenue
Sep
08