Sapna Gangaputra, MD, MPH is the recipient of the University of Wisconsin Department of Ophthalmology and Visual Sciences (DOVS)’ 2024 Distinguished Alumni Award.
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Annual Right to Sight Clinic Serves Dozens of Patients
The 2024 Annual World Sight Day Right to Sight Clinic was held Saturday, October 5, 2024, at the UW Health University Station Eye Clinic. More than 60 people were provided with eye care services, and 42 pairs of spectacles were provided at no charge.
UW Pediatric Ophthalmologists Strive to Increase Access to Crucial Retinal Care for Premature Infants
As part of their work as pediatric ophthalmologists at UW Health, Alexander Miranda, MD, Yasmin Bradfield, MD and Melanie Schmitt, MD see and treat infants in two Madison, Wisconsin neonatal intensive care units. There, …
UW—Madison Scientists Seek to Revolutionize Eye Care with Adaptive Optics Technology
Vision scientists at the University of Wisconsin—Madison are pioneering a revolutionary approach to eye care by adapting a cutting-edge imaging technique from astronomy for use in ophthalmology.
New Report Recommends Myopia Be Classified as a Disease, Policies for Children to Spend Time Outdoors
With the greatly increased prevalence of myopia, commonly called nearsightedness, over the last three decades, a new report is urging the federal government should pursue policy changes that would encourage young people to spend more time outdoors.
Jean Austin’s Journey to Regain Her Sight
For Jean Austin, the biggest problem with her failing eyesight was the inability to be outside in the sunshine. A cornea transplant changed all that.
Department Activities at AAO 2024
Join the faculty and alumni of the University of Wisconsin Department of Ophthalmology and Visual Sciences at the 2024 American Academy of Ophthalmology annual meeting in Chicago, IL October 18 – 21 as we connect, share, and advance our mission to save sight.
DOVS and UW School of Veterinary Medicine Team Up for Ocular Pathology Day
The UW Department of Ophthalmology and Visual Sciences and the UW School of Veterinary Medicine proudly teamed up for Ocular Pathology Day.
Latest Project From University of Wisconsin Pediatric Ophthalmologist Makes Vital Training Accessible Worldwide
A new online training program developed by a world-renowned University of Wisconsin pediatric ophthalmologist is making training more accessible to eye care providers worldwide. “One World One Vision Comprehensive Video Course on Strabismus and Amblyopia,” …