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.
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The White Coat Effect Influences Intraocular Pressure Measurements in Dogs: Comparing Tonometry Values Obtained in the Clinic Versus Home.
PubMed ID: 41242971 Author(s): Barrow RP, Strong T, Oikawa K, McLellan GJ, Bentley E. The White Coat Effect Influences Intraocular Pressure Measurements in Dogs: Comparing Tonometry Values Obtained in the Clinic Versus Home. Vet Ophthalmol. …
Dogs with sudden acquired retinal degeneration syndrome have evidence of a hypercoagulable state and decreased clot turnover.
PubMed ID: 41223533 Author(s): Heyward JL, Lynch AM, Elbe A, Jeffery U, Mowat FM. Dogs with sudden acquired retinal degeneration syndrome have evidence of a hypercoagulable state and decreased clot turnover. J Am Vet Med …
From 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 …
Geographic Atrophy Multifocality in the Age-Related Eye Disease Study 2.
PubMed ID: 41196616 Author(s): von der Emde L, Hou J, Mukherjee S, Vance E, Agron E, Domalpally A, Keenan TDL; AREDS2 Research Group. Geographic Atrophy Multifocality in the Age-Related Eye Disease Study 2. JAMA Ophthalmol. …
Honoring 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.
DOVS 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.
A New Hope for Glaucoma: Gene Therapy Targets the Root Cause
Glaucoma is one of the leading causes of blindness worldwide, affecting millions of people and often progressing silently until vision loss becomes irreversible. Cutting-edge research from a University of Wisconsin vision scientist is exploring a …
A 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.”