The Certified Ophthalmic Assistants and Technicians of UW Health and the UW Department of Ophthalmology and Visual Sciences play a key role in providing excellent eye care to patients of all ages. This month, get …
Amy Pikalek
COAST
Clarifying the Optimal Application of SLT Therapy Trial (COAST)
Introducing the 2022 Kambara Symposium Keynote Speaker: Maureen Neitz
A highly accomplished vision scientist and expert in colorblindness has been announced as the keynote speaker for the 2022 George Kambara, MD Vision Science Symposium. Maureen Neitz, PhD is the Ray H. Hill Endowed Chair …
I-TRUST Study Seeks to Increase Eye Screenings, Preserve Sight for Rural Patients Across the Country
More patients in rural areas across the nation could soon have increased access to vision-saving eye screenings based on a new multi-center clinical trial, led by an investigator at the University of Wisconsin Department …
DOVS Support Staff, Local Artist Team Up to Spread Kindness
Members of the UW Department of Ophthalmology and Visual Sciences support staff and a local artist recently teamed up to share a simple, but important reminder: Kindness is everything. During the support staff’s monthly meeting …
Global Ophthalmology Updates – January 2022
Residents Take Part in Global Simulation Wet Lab On Saturday, January 8, our three senior residents joined UW ophthalmologist Jennifer Larson, MD, for a global surgical simulation wet lab training at the VA Hospital in …
Remembering Dr. Clare Hutson
The UW Department of Ophthalmology and Visual Sciences is saddened to announce the passing of our friend and longtime colleague, Clare F. Hutson, MD, on January 10, 2022. He was 95 years old. A Badger …
Meet the Newest DOVS Faculty Member: Shaoqin (Sarah) Gong
The UW Department of Ophthalmology and Visual Sciences is pleased to welcome Shaoqin (Sarah) Gong, PhD, as our newest faculty member. Gong comes to DOVS with more than 20 years of experience as a scientist, …
Roomasa Channa, MD, Selected for Competitive ARVO Leadership Program
Roomasa Channa, MD has been selected to participate in the Association for Research in Vision and Ophthalmology (ARVO) Women’s Leadership Development Program, starting in 2022. This highly-competitive program began in 2016 and is open to early- …