The comprehensive ophthalmology specialists at the Department of Ophthalmology and Visual Sciences provide expert care across a broad range of eye conditions. Our world-class clinicians offer comprehensive eye exams, diagnosis, and treatment for various common and complex eye conditions, guaranteeing exceptional care at every stage of life.
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Clinical Care
Our comprehensive ophthalmologists deliver unmatched care across Wisconsin, offering everything from routine eye exams to advanced treatment for conditions like dry eye and cataracts. Many also bring sub-specialty expertise in areas such as neuro-ophthalmology and cornea and refractive surgery. As recognized leaders in the field, they hold key leadership roles in organizations like the Wisconsin Academy of Ophthalmology.
Services
In partnership with UW Health, our comprehensive ophthalmologists deliver expert care for a wide range of eye conditions—including cataracts, glaucoma, dry eye, and diabetic eye disease. We tailor every treatment to each patient’s unique needs.
Our services include:
- Innovative Cataract Surgery – Offering the latest techniques, including training through the nation’s first cataract extraction Phacoemulsification course.
- Minimally Invasive Glaucoma Surgery – Featuring trabecular meshwork stenting and laser trabeculoplasty
- Multifocal Intraocular Lens (IOL) Implants – Correcting astigmatism and presbyopia for clearer vision
- Dry Eye Clinic- Providing cutting-edge FDA approved LipiFlow Thermal Pulsation therapy
Research
Our faculty are advancing the future of eye care through cutting-edge research in cataract surgery, glaucoma management, and ocular surface disease. By leading and participating in clinical trials, we’re improving treatment outcomes and shaping the standard of care for a wide range of eye conditions.
Education
We prepare future eye care leaders with a strong foundation in comprehensive ophthalmology — equipping them to manage both routine and complex cases with confidence and compassion. Our training hones clinical excellence and patient-centered care across a wide range of clinical settings.
Education highlights include:
- State-of-the art Surgical Skills Training Facility – Providing residents and clinical fellows extensive hands-on experience with a range of conditions, from cataracts, glaucoma, dry eye, and diabetic eye disease
- Phacoemulsification Course – Attracting ophthalmology and veterinary residents from institutions across the Midwest. Considered the longest running course of its kind in the country, attendees learn all aspects cataract extraction in this a three-year, progressive course that includes both lectures and wet lab practice.
- Innovative Resident Curricula – Providing specialized training in open globe trauma and extracapsular cataract surgery.
Outreach
Our comprehensive ophthalmologists are deeply dedicated to serving a diverse patient population locally and globally through a variety of outreach activities.
- Right to Sight and Saturday Clinics – In collaboration with Combat Blindness International, we provide free eye exams and diabetic screenings to underinsured or uninsured Dane County residents.
- Inclusive Care Access – We deliver essential eye care to veterans and patients in correctional facilities, ensuring everyone gets the care they need.
- Athlete Vision Testing – In collaboration with UW—Madison Athletics, we screen student athletes and educate trainers on sports-related eye injuries.
- HOPE program- We inspire the next generation of eye care providers through a hands-on workshop for high school students interested in the health professions.
- Patient Advocacy – Our faculty advocate for equitable eye care at both the state and national levels.
- Global Fieldwork – Our fellows, faculty, and alumni participate in two-week rotations at partner sites in India and the Philippines — bringing vision care and glasses to thousands of patients worldwide.
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