For any ophthalmology trainee in the University of Wisconsin Department of Ophthalmology and Visual Sciences (DOVS), the hands-on experience gained at the Andrew T. Thliveris, PhD, MD Surgical Skills Training Facility (SSTF) is a cornerstone of their education. The facility honors Professor Emeritus Andrew T. Thliveris, who retired from the UW in 2023.
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Global Impact Through Ophthalmology: DOVS Alumni and Resident Serve in the Philippines
Thanks to the generous support of the Guillermo and Marta de Venecia Fund, DOVS alum Christine Larsen, MD (Glaucoma Fellow ’13) and PGY3 resident Rushi Mankad, MD recently completed a one-week global ophthalmology rotation in the Philippines, from May 16–25, 2025.
Bringing Life Into Focus: Vision Rehabilitation Helps Patients Thrive
Imagine navigating your daily routine — cooking breakfast, reading a favorite book, or crossing a busy street — through a foggy lens. For millions of Americans living with low vision, this is a reality. Low vision is a significant loss of sight that can’t be fully corrected with glasses, contact lenses, or surgery. And for those affected, even the simplest tasks can feel overwhelming and isolating.
But it doesn’t have to be that way, thanks to Vision Rehabilitation Services.
Preventing vision loss in a mouse model of Leber Congenital Amaurosis by engineered tRNA.
PubMed ID: 40672310 Author(s): Akyuz E, Shahi PK, Gissot L, Al Saneh A, Sinha D, Hanstad GM, Kabra M, Zepeda MAF, Gamm DM, Young SM, Ahern CA, Pattnaik BR. Preventing vision loss in a mouse …
Alumni Spotlight: Zack Oakey ‘19
For Zach Oakey, MD, the journey from medical school to founding his own retina and oncology practice has been defined by mentorship, resilience, and a deep appreciation for the people who shaped his path. After …
Expression of indoleamine-2,3-dioxygenase 1 in sebaceous glands and related tumors of the eyelid: a potential diagnostic target.
PubMed ID: 40631800 Author(s): Ulloa-Padilla JP, Murdock N, Burkat CN, Hernandez-Rubio R, Carrasco J, Morgenstern K. Expression of indoleamine-2,3-dioxygenase 1 in sebaceous glands and related tumors of the eyelid: a potential diagnostic target. Orbit. 2025 …
VA Optometrist Honored for Excellence in Ophthalmology Resident Education
Dr. Chelsea Linzmeier, an optometrist at the William S. Middleton Memorial Veterans Hospital in Madison, WI, was recently honored as the 2025 Distinguished Community Educator by the University of Wisconsin Department of Ophthalmology and Visual Sciences.
Divergent mechanisms of neural adaptation and instability in the mammalian retina.
PubMed ID: 40580962 Author(s): Khoussine J, Sawant A, Gupta S, Zhai H, Shahi PK, Pattnaik BR, Sinha R, Hoon M. Divergent mechanisms of neural adaptation and instability in the mammalian retina. Curr Biol. 2025 Jun …
Mapping RB1 gene mutations in retinoblastoma: a study of 200 cases from North India.
PubMed ID: 40534329 Author(s): Ratna R, Varshney A, Tibrewal S, Verma A, Majumdar A, Das S. Mapping RB1 gene mutations in retinoblastoma: a study of 200 cases from North India. Ophthalmic Genet. 2025 Jun 19:1-7. …