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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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learn about our fearless vision to save vision.
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.
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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
Patient Sight Series: A Potent Tool
Feb 12 2020 // Bob Holloway is a student of tools. Flashlights. Magnifiers. A white safety cane with a ceramic tip. “Attitude. That’s the most potent tool in my toolbox. I try to make it my go-to tool. A… Read More
Patient Sight Series: When Art Meets Science
Jan 27 2020 // In the operating room, Ruth Manning was a little nervous. Two years of eye trouble had led her here. Yasmin Bradfield, MD, pediatric ophthalmology and adult strabismus specialist, completed the last tasks before beginning surgery.… Read More
Alumni Donations Make Allen Eye Library and Learning Lab Refresh Possible
Jan 23 2020 // The 2020 Experience, a celebration of the 50th anniversary of the Department of Ophthalmology and Visual Sciences as an independent department, commenced with a rededication of the James C. Allen Eye Library and Learning Lab… Read More
Patient Sight Series: Seeking a Vision Field of Dreams
Jan 04 2020 // “How could I miss that?” was John Lenart’s first reaction when he struck out during a baseball game in August 2018. Lenart plays second base with the Racine Blues, an age-60+ team that is part… Read More
Upcoming Events
Fri
21
Ophthalmology Grand Rounds
February 21 @ 7:00 am - 8:00 am
Health Sciences Learning Center (HSLC) #1345
750 Highland Avenue
Fri
28
Ophthalmology Grand Rounds
February 28 @ 7:00 am - 8:00 am
Health Sciences Learning Center (HSLC) #1345
750 Highland Avenue
Mar
06
Ophthalmology Grand Rounds
March 6 @ 7:00 am - 8:00 am
Health Sciences Learning Center (HSLC) #1345
750 Highland Avenue
Mar
13
Ophthalmology Grand Rounds
March 13 @ 6:00 am - 7:00 am
Health Sciences Learning Center (HSLC) #1345
750 Highland Avenue
Mar
19
UW Health Optical Semi-Annual Spring Eyewear Event
March 19 @ 8:00 am - 5:00 pm
UW Health University Station Eye Clinic
2880 University Avenue