DOVS at ARVO 2026
The University of Wisconsin Department of Ophthalmology and Visual Sciences is pleased to have many colleagues presenting at this year’s Association for Research in Vision and Ophthalmology annual meeting in Denver, Colorado. View the complete …
March 23, 2026$2.5 Million Grant Will Help UW Vision Researcher Explore the Virus that Hides in Plain Sight
More than 70% of people worldwide carry Herpes Simplex Virus type 1 (HSV-1) for life. Most know it as the virus behind cold sores—a minor, if annoying, inconvenience. But HSV-1 has a far more serious …
March 20, 2026DOVS Hosts Biennial Education Retreat
Faculty and staff in the Department of Ophthalmology and Visual Sciences came together on March 14, 2026, for the biennial Education Retreat—an opportunity to connect, collaborate, and plan for the future of ophthalmic education. The …
March 19, 2026A Steady Hand in the Wet Lab: The Legacy of Dr. Daniel Fary
For more than three decades, ophthalmology residents at the University of Wisconsin—Madison—and their veterinary ophthalmology counterparts—have walked into the cataract surgery wet lab to find the same reassuring presence. A calm confidence and a pair …
March 10, 2026Alumni Spotlight: Jocelyn Rowe, MD ‘11
Ask Jocelyn Rowe, MD ’11, what matters most in medicine, and her answer is simple: the patient in front of you. That perspective, refined during her fellowship training at the University of Wisconsin (UW), continues …
March 4, 2026Residents and Faculty Participate in Annual India Global Fieldwork Rotation
For more than half a century, the University of Wisconsin Department of Ophthalmology and Visual Sciences has championed a powerful mission: improving vision and quality of life for people in our community and around the …
February 19, 2026International Pupil Colloquium to Bring Global Researchers to Madison
A distinguished group of pupil researchers from around the world will gather in Madison this summer for the 35th annual International Pupil Colloquium (IPC), hosted by the University of Wisconsin–Madison Department of Ophthalmology and Visual …
February 13, 2026University of Wisconsin Ophthalmologist Wins ‘Nobel Prize’ of Pediatric Ophthalmology
Burton Kushner, MD, professor emeritus in the University of Wisconsin Department of Ophthalmology and Visual Sciences, has been honored with the Marshall M. Parks Medal. The award is presented by the Children’s Eye Foundation of the American Association for Pediatric Ophthalmology and Adult Strabismus.
February 10, 2026Celia Bisbach: On a Path to Saving Sight
When you talk to Celia Bisbach about her research, the first thing you notice is her vibrant smile and the excitement in her eyes. The Jefferson, WI native is a post-doctoral researcher in the high-profile …
February 9, 2026Meet Our New Residents
We are excited to welcome our new ophthalmology residents, who will be joining us June 15, 2026. Olivia DiGioia, MD University of Iowa Roy and Lucille A. Carver College of Medicine Iowa City, Iowa …
January 29, 2026UW Faculty and Staff Present at 2026 AUPO Annual Meeting
University of Wisconsin Department of Ophthalmology and Visual Sciences faculty members and staff will present at the 2026 Association of University Professors of Ophthalmology (AUPO) Annual Meeting in San Diego, California February 4 – 7, …
January 26, 2026Renovated 1 South Park Clinic Increases Access to Vision Care
On January 15, eye care providers, faculty, and staff from UW Health and the University of Wisconsin Department of Ophthalmology and Visual Sciences (UW DOVS) celebrated the opening of a newly renovated clinic at 1 …
January 22, 2026Introducing the 2026 Kambara Symposium Keynote Speaker: Dr. Maureen Neitz
A highly accomplished vision scientist and expert in colorblindness has been announced as the keynote speaker for the 2026 George Kambara, MD, Vision Science Symposium. Maureen Neitz, PhD is the Ray H. Hill Endowed Chair …
January 12, 2026Seventh Grader Overcomes Rare Eye Condition—and Keeps Throwing Strikes
Two weeks after eye surgery, 13-year-old Kenzie Omit stepped up to the bowling lane—without glasses—and delivered strike after strike. Kenzie, a seventh grader at Nikolay Middle School in Cambridge, WI, has spent most of …
January 7, 2026The University of Wisconsin A-Eye Unit: Curiosity, Innovation, and Impact
The A-Eye Unit at the University of Wisconsin—Madison began with a spark of curiosity and Dr. Amitha Domalpally’s lifelong passion for technology. “I’ve always loved gadgets and gizmos,” she recalls, “anything that would enable me …
December 22, 2025Meet Our New Fellows – 2026
We are pleased to welcome our new clinical fellows, who will be joining us this summer.
December 18, 2025From Dehli to Madison: Dr. Sristhi Sahay’s Observership at UW–Madison
Dr. Sristhi Sahay, a third-year ophthalmology resident at Dr. Shroff’s Charity Eye Hospital in Delhi, India, was selected for a coveted five-week research and clinical observership with the University of Wisconsin Department of Ophthalmology and Visual Sciences (DOVS) in Madison, WI. It was a leap into the unknown, but one that would soon become an important chapter in her career.
December 17, 2025UW–Madison Team Conducts Vision Screenings in Madison Schools
In just two hours, a dedicated team of volunteers—undergraduate and graduate students, medical students, ophthalmology residents, staff, and faculty—screened the vision of 150 third-, fifth-, and eighth-grade students at a Madison, WI school last week. …
November 19, 2025Alumni Spotlight: Dr. Christopher Spearman ‘19
From the clinic to the operating room, to clinical research, Dr. Christopher Spearman’s journey in ophthalmology reflects both dedication and passion for helping others see the world more clearly. Dr. Spearman completed his ophthalmology residency training at the University of Wisconsin School of Medicine and Public Health in 2019.
November 17, 2025From Spark to Global Impact: How Serendipity Made a World of Difference
Dr. Amr Sabbagh, a Michigan native of Syrian descent, has been fortunate to build a career rooted in patient care and global health advocacy. His journey began through connections nurtured during medical school and refined …
November 11, 2025Honoring Dr. Andrew Thliveris: A Life Devoted to Teaching, Mentorship, and Humility
Andrew Thliveris, PhD, MD received the 2025 Distinguished Alumni Award from the University of Wisconsin Department of Ophthalmology and Visual Sciences — an honor that, in his words, belongs not to him alone, but to the DOVS family.
November 3, 2025DOVS Welcomes Visiting Glaucoma Specialist Dr. Suneeta Dubey
The University of Wisconsin Department of Ophthalmology and Visual Sciences (DOVS) was honored to host Dr. Suneeta Dubey, glaucoma specialist and Medical Director at Dr. Shroff’s Charity Eye Hospital (SCEH) in New Delhi, India, for two days from October 13–14, 2025.
October 20, 2025A Cinderella Story: How Scleral Lenses Helped a Patient Regain Her Vision
Ask Julie Enloe how she’s feeling these days, and she’ll tell you: her life feels like a scene out of Cinderella. “Everything is so wonderful and great during the day, but when I take my contacts out at night, I sort of turn back into a pumpkin,” she said with a laugh. “But I'm so grateful every day that I can put these lenses in and see the world out there.”
October 13, 2025Dr. Susan MacDonald Delivers Annual De Venecia Lecture
Susan MacDonald, MD from Tufts University School of Medicine in Boston, MA will deliver the Guillermo and Marta de Venecia Lecture at the Department of Ophthalmology and Visual Sciences Grand Rounds on October 31. Dr. …
October 9, 2025Dr. Charles Wykoff Presents 2025 Matthew D. Davis, MD Lecture
Charles Wykoff, MD, PhD, of Retina Consultants of Texas, will deliver the 2025 Matthew D. Davis, MD lecture for Clinical Research on October 24. Dr. Wykoff’s talk is entitled "Clinical Trials in Retina: Good, Bad, and Ugly."
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