Researchers at UW–Madison have engineered silicone nanoparticles to cross the blood-brain barrier in mice to deliver brain-wide gene editing therapy for Alzheimer’s disease.
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UW Faculty Present at 2023 AUPO Annual Meeting
University of Wisconsin Department of Ophthalmology and Visual Sciences faculty members and staff will present at the 2023 Association of University Professors of Ophthalmology (AUPO) Annual Meeting in San Diego, CA January 24 – 28, …
Remembering Thomas Stevens, MD: 1938 – 2022
The Department of Ophthalmology and Visual Sciences is saddened by the loss of longtime professor and beloved department leader, Thomas Stevens, MD. Stevens died December 26, 2022, at the age of 84.
Clinical Trial Offers Hope to Patients with Dry Age-Related Macular Degeneration
A current clinical trial could lead to approval of a first-ever treatment option for patients with geographic atrophy (GA) secondary to age-related macular degeneration, a progressive, irreversible, and devastating eye disease.
Lab-Grown Retinal Eye Cells Open Door For Clinical Trials to Treat Blindness
Retinal cells grown from stem cells can reach out and connect with neighbors, according to a new study, completing a “handshake” that may show the cells are ready for trials in humans with degenerative eye disorders.
Meet Our New Fellows
We are pleased to welcome our three new clinical fellows, who will be joining us this summer.
UW Researcher Receives Grant to Expand Knowledge of Molecules Regulating Retinal Function
Mrinalini Hoon, PhD, has been granted a $150,000 Research to Prevent Blindness (RPB) Career Advancement Award.
New Research May Shed Light on Impact of Toxic Metals on Aging Dogs
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.
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.