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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
Making WAIVS at UW-Madison
Apr 18 2019 // a New Way of Imaging One of the most exciting new projects in vision research at UW-Madison is a groundbreaking group collaboration among the McPherson Eye Research Institute, the Department of Ophthalmology and Visual Sciences,… Read More
Thank a Doctor
Apr 18 2019 // National Doctors’ Day, celebrated annually on March 30, is a chance for patients to thank a doctor who has made a positive impact in their life. This year, one patient took the time to thank… Read More
Basic Science Selects Course Added for Medical Students
Apr 15 2019 // A new Basic Science Selects course for medical students, Ophthalmology 911, “Introduction to the Visual System,” was introduced to the medical student curriculum by DOVS on March 4, 2019. This month-long course was blended and… Read More
Playing Defense: Preventing Sports-Related Eye Injuries
Apr 02 2019 // New research shows that about 30,000 people in the United States go to emergency departments each year with sports-related eye injuries, a substantially higher estimate than previously reported. This April during Sports Eye Safety Month,… Read More
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
Upcoming Events
Fri
26
Ophthalmology Grand Rounds
April 26 @ 7:00 am - 8:00 am
Health Sciences Learning Center (HSLC) #1345
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May
03
Ophthalmology Grand Rounds – CANCELED
May 3 @ 7:00 am - 8:00 am
Health Sciences Learning Center (HSLC) #1345
750 Highland Avenue
May
10
Ophthalmology Grand Rounds
May 10 @ 7:00 am - 8:00 am
Health Sciences Learning Center (HSLC) #1345
750 Highland Avenue
May
17
Ophthalmology Grand Rounds
May 17 @ 7:00 am - 8:00 am
Health Sciences Learning Center (HSLC) #1345
750 Highland Avenue