UW vision researchers explore stem cell replacement therapy using lab-grown photoreceptors as a promising strategy to combat retinal disease.
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Excellence in Ophthalmology Resident Education: Spotlight on Essential Oculoplastics
For nearly two decades, the three-part Essential Oculoplastics course has played an instrumental role in helping ophthalmology resident trainees at the University of Wisconsin—Madison (UW) School of Medicine and Public Health hone their craft.
Intracameral Enoxaparin for Descemet Membrane Endothelial Keratoplasty: A Pilot Safety Study.
PubMed ID: 39902781 Author(s): Mulpuri L, Ouano DP, Riaz KM, Warner EJ, Stone DU, Cheung AY, Gomez A, Rangu N, Sabater AL, Tonk RS. Intracameral Enoxaparin for Descemet Membrane Endothelial Keratoplasty: A Pilot Safety Study. …
DOVS Celebrates a Decade of Partnership with Colleagues in India
The UW Department of Ophthalmology and Visual Sciences recently completed a milestone rotation at Dr. Shroff’s Charity Eye Hospital in India, marking a decade of partnership
Wendi Dwyer: From Vision Loss to Advocacy Leader
Wendi Dwyer has proven time and time again that her resolve is bigger than any challenge in front of her. When she started losing her eyesight, she vowed to keep doing what she loved. In the process, she became an inspiration to others.
Disruption of circadian intraocular pressure fluctuations in mice by the Lyst beige-J mutation.
PubMed ID: 39894294 Author(s): McDowell CM, Dutca LM, Thompson S, Riker M, Hedberg-Buenz A, Meyer KJ, Anderson MG. Disruption of circadian intraocular pressure fluctuations in mice by the Lyst beige-J mutation. Exp Eye Res. 2025 …
Department Names New Chief Administrative Officer
The University of Wisconsin Department of Ophthalmology and Visual Sciences is pleased to announce that Jessica Karls-Ruplinger, JD has been chosen to serve as the next Chief Administrative Officer.
Ankyrins are essential for synaptic integrity of photoreceptors in the mouse outer retina.
PubMed ID: 39990488 Author(s): Perez RM, Campbell J, Goswami-Sewell D, Venkatraman R, Gomez CC, Bagnetto C, Lee A, Mattos MF, Hoon M, Zuniga-Sanchez E. Ankyrins are essential for synaptic integrity of photoreceptors in the mouse …
Alumni Spotlight: Deborah Sherman, ’91
After dedicating 30 years to her career as a board-certified ophthalmologist and a fellowship trained ophthalmic plastic surgeon, Dr. Deborah Sherman has one key piece of advice for new providers: “Never think you know it all, and never stop learning.”