EYE ON THE FUTURE
Support Our Mission
For the past 50 years, we have been a leader in the mission to improve vision-related quality of life for people across the globe. Your generous support makes it possible to continue this work, as well as advance research and grow the educational opportunities available to our medical students, residents, fellows, doctoral and post-doctoral students. Together, we can lead clinical care and vision research for years to come.
Your gift of any size helps us remain learner-focused and mission-driven. Gifts to our department are made through our philanthropic entity, the University of Wisconsin Foundation. To help advance a current priority need, consider making a gift to the Carl and Mary Ann Berg Education Fund.
CARL AND MARY ANN BERG EDUCATION FUND
Supports the greatest needs of the Department of Ophthalmology and Visual Sciences residents, fellows, and medical students including improving the teaching-learning experience and promoting a sense of community and wellness.
To support in areas that matter most to you, explore the funds below.
EDUCATION
Carl and Mary Ann Berg Education Fund
Supports the greatest needs of the Department of Ophthalmology and Visual Sciences residents, fellows, and medical students including improving the teaching-learning experience and promoting a sense of community and wellness.
Carl and Mary Ann Berg Global Ophthalmology Fund
Supports the knowledge and experience of learners in the Department of Ophthalmology and Visual Sciences and their established global partners in academic global ophthalmology through various local and global learning activities.
RESEARCH
Albert E. and Florence Koch Endowed Ophthalmology Research Fund
Supports medical research to improve the understanding, diagnosis, and treatment of glaucoma, macular degeneration, Parkinson’s disease, and other vision-threatening disorders through innovative laboratory, clinical, and AI-driven research.
Arra and James Madisen Research Fund
Supports innovative eye research in the Department of Ophthalmology and Visual Sciences to advance the understanding, prevention, diagnosis, and treatment of blinding diseases through basic, translational, and clinical research, including stem cell biology, gene and cell therapies, infectious disease research, and clinical trials.
CLINICAL
Louise D. Manthey Ophthalmology Patients Fund
Provides financial assistance to patients in need, who require eye care and/or surgery at the University Hospitals.
Ophthalmology Department Building Fund
Supports construction of a new eye building or reconstruction of existing space for the Department of Ophthalmology and Visual Sciences.
DEPARTMENTAL
Department of Ophthalmology and Visual Sciences Annual Forward Fund
Supports strategic investments in programs, projects, and activities that enhance, expand, and advance the department’s overall mission.
Continue the Conversation
If you would like to make a donation to the Department of Ophthalmology and Visual Sciences that is not included on this list, please contact:
Cecil Martin
Director of Development
cecil.martin@supportuw.org

