Walk into a room where Bill Hunter is present, and something shifts. The air feels lighter, the mood brighter. Conversations pause, eyes turn, and smiles spread. Known fondly as “Magic Bill,” the 102-year-old Roscoe, IL …
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Transforming Residency Education: Innovation in Research and Real-World Readiness
The Ophthalmology Residency Training Program at the University of Wisconsin School of Medicine and Public Health has undergone an exciting evolution — one that’s redefining how future ophthalmologists are trained, mentored, and empowered. With updates …
Clinical Eye Research Unit in 2024-2025: The Fiscal Year in Review
The Clinical Eye Research Unit (CERU) is an academic research organization within the University of Wisconsin Department of Ophthalmology and Visual Sciences (DOVS) dedicated to advancing ophthalmic care by developing and implementing protocols to prevent …
2025 Phaco Recap
The University of Wisconsin Department of Ophthalmology and Visual Sciences welcomed 60 medical and veterinary residents, from 10 institutions nationwide, to the annual 2-day phacoemulsification cataract extraction course on August 15-16, 2025. The event us hosted jointly by our department, the University of Iowa, and the Medical College of Wisconsin.
DOVS @ the Global Ophthalmology Summit
The University of Wisconsin Department of Ophthalmology and Visual Sciences had a strong presence at the annual Global Ophthalmology Summit, hosted by the University of Illinois–Chicago and held in Chicago, IL, August 15–17.
The Legacy of a Visionary: Dr. Andrew Thliveris’ Lifelong Commitment to DOVS
After 28 years of dedicated service to the University of Wisconsin’s Department of Ophthalmology and Visual Sciences (DOVS), Andrew T. Thliveris, PhD, MD retired in 2023 to his peaceful 30-acre orchard in Colorado. But his heart never left DOVS. His commitment to nurturing future ophthalmologists remains unwavering — both through mentorship and generous philanthropy.
Eye Experts Focus on Healthy Vision as the School Year Approaches
As families prepare for the back-to-school season, UW Health Kids reminds parents to prioritize vision care for kids. The goal of Children’s Eye Health and Safety Month, observed each August, is to emphasize the critical …
From Cold Sores to Glaucoma: Exploring a Potential Connection Between Two Leading Causes of Blindness
Vision researchers Colleen McDowell, PhD and Donna Neumann, PhD are digging into a critical question of whether glaucoma and ocular herpes are simultaneously promoting ocular damage. With a $427,000 two-year exploratory grant from the National Institutes of Health, they’re working to find the answer.
Welcome to our Newest Optometrists
We are pleased to welcome two new optometrists to our team. Eryka Uehling, OD and Julia Dellaria-Terrill, OD will both join us in clinic on August 11.