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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
Al Greco: Remembering Our Dear Friend
Jun 15 2017 // The Department of Ophthalmology and Visual Sciences lost a true friend and loyal supporter on June 12. Alfonso “Al” Greco, age 52, of Marshall, Wisconsin, passed away at St. Mary’s Hospital in Madison. Al… Read More
Eye Health: The Importance of Annual Eye Exams
May 21 2017 // It’s easy to forget to have an eye exam. After all, if you can see, there’s nothing that can be wrong, right? Not quite. “There are many eye problems that are not noticeable to the… Read More
Sporting Great Eye Safety this Spring
Apr 14 2017 // The American Academy of Ophthalmology (AAO) recognizes April as National Sports Eye Safety month to draw attention to the numerous injuries that occur each year due to lack of, or insufficient use of, proper eye… Read More
Department Chair Terri Young, MD, MBA, to be Inducted into AΩA Medical Society
Mar 23 2017 // Terri Young, MD, MBA will be inducted into Alpha Omega Alpha (AΩA) Medical Society —a historic honors membership program that recognizes high educational achievement, gifted teaching abilities, a career of encouraging the development of leaders in academia and… Read More
UW Doctors Present at Danish Ophthalmological Society Meeting
Mar 23 2017 // Neal Barney, MD, Service Chief of the Department’s Cornea Service, was invited to organize a session for the Danish Ophthalmological Society meeting held March 3 – 5, 2017 in Kolding, Denmark. Participating in the session… Read More
Eat Green for Healthy Eyes
Mar 17 2017 // Grandma may have been right after all. Those carrots may help keep your eyes healthy, because vitamin A, needed for vision in low lights, can be made from the orange pigments (such as beta-carotene) they… Read More
Upcoming Events
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Grand Rounds: Barbara Blodi, MD; Michael Possin, MD
June 30 @ 7:00 am - 8:00 am
Jul
13
Jul
14
Grand Rounds: Morton Smith, MD, Washington University
July 14 @ 7:00 am - 8:00 am
Jul
21
Grand Rounds: Retina Rotation – T. Michael Nork, MD, MS, FARVO
July 21 @ 7:00 am - 8:00 am
Jul
28
Grand Rounds: Glaucoma Rotation
July 28 @ 7:00 am - 8:00 am