New research led by a University of Wisconsin–Madison assistant professor could shed some light on whether toxic metals commonly found in and around the home could impact an older dog’s vision and overall health.
Amy Pikalek
UW-Madison Launches New Ophthalmology Tissue Biobank
The University of Wisconsin Department of Ophthalmology and Visual Sciences (DOVS) has entered into a new partnership aimed at systematically collecting, storing, processing and distributing human eye tissue for research purposes.
2022 Mind and Motion
Faculty, fellows, and residents in the Department of Ophthalmology and Visual Sciences taught 88 medical students how to do an eye exam November 19 as part of the Mind and Motion course.
Department Chair to be Honored at Outstanding Women of Color Awards
Dr. Young, who is Chair of the University of Wisconsin Department of Ophthalmology and Visual Sciences, has been named a 2022-23 Outstanding Women of Color Awards recipient from the University of Wisconsin-Madison.
Brazil Resident “Finds her Sparkle” at the University of Wisconsin-Madison
When Renata Martins Maia, MD talks about ophthalmology, her eyes sparkle, conveying the passion that drove her to travel more than 5,000 miles for the next phase of her career. Maia left the University of …
Department Hosts Inaugural Low Vision Rehabilitation Meeting
In an effort to improve patient care through collaboration, the University of Wisconsin Department of Ophthalmology and Visual Sciences (DOVS) hosted its first-ever Greater Dane County Low Vision Rehabilitation Stakeholder meeting on October 14. The …
University of Wisconsin on the Cutting Edge of Global Ophthalmology Curriculum
The University of Wisconsin Department of Ophthalmology and Visual Sciences (DOVS) is attracting attention at home and abroad for its global ophthalmology (GO) curriculum. Yasmin S. Bradfield, MD and Hannah Baker, MA presented the curriculum …
Annual Right to Sight Clinic Serves 58 Patients
The 2022 Annual World Sight Day Right to Sight Clinic was held Saturday, October 8, 2022, at the UW Health University Station Eye Clinic. 58 people were provided with eye care services, and 34 pairs …
IZOKIBEP (IL-17A)
To assess the safety, tolerability, and immunogenicity of izokibep in subjects with active non-infectious, intermediate-, posterior- or pan-uveitis requiring high-dose steroids.