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Ophthalmology Alumni Association Welcomes New Members

Posted on April 3, 2024

The UW Department of Ophthalmology and Visual Sciences is pleased to welcome three new members to the UW Ophthalmology Alumni Association.

Posted in Alumni News, NewsTagged alumni, Alumni Association, Andrew Thliveris, Dalia Girgis, Jennifer Larson, OAA, ophthalmology alumni, Ophthalmology Alumni Association

Introducing the 2024 Kambara Symposium Keynote Speaker: Budd Tucker, PhD

Posted on April 3, 2024

A highly accomplished vision scientist and expert in retinal disease will be the keynote speaker at the 2023 George Kambara, MD Vision Science Symposium on Friday, April 14, 2024.

Posted in News, Research NewsTagged Budd Tucker, Kambara

Solar Eclipse Eye Safety Tips

Posted on March 27, 2024

On April 8, the entire United States will experience a partial eclipse of the sun. The UW—Madison Department of Ophthalmology and Visual Sciences has important guidelines to protect your eyes and stay safe.

Posted in News, UncategorizedTagged Eye safety, solar eclipse

New Vision Research Utilizes “Cell” Sequencing to Shed Light on Childhood Glaucoma

Posted on March 11, 2024

Stuart Tompson, PhD and colleagues at the University of Wisconsin—Madison are exploring a novel cell profiling approach to understand Primary Congenital Glaucoma (PCG). PCG is a severe pediatric eye disease affecting 1 in 10,000 infants …

Posted in News, Research NewsTagged cell sequencing, glaucoma, Glaucoma Research, PCG, pediatric, Stuart Tompson

Testing Senses and Motor Skills in Midlife May Help Predict Later Cognitive Impairment

Posted on February 28, 2024

When researchers test motor skills, hearing, vision, and smell in people in their midlife, they are better able to identify those who may develop cognitive decline or impairment 10 years later, according to a new …

Posted in News, Research NewsTagged cognitive impairment, dementia, Natascha Merten

Popular UW Textbook Reaches New Audiences With Help of Former Visiting Fellow

Posted on February 8, 2024

A popular ophthalmology textbook authored by a world-renowned University of Wisconsin pediatric ophthalmologist has made its way overseas. Burton Kushner MD’s “Strabismus: Practical Pearls You Won’t Find in Textbooks” has been translated into Mandarin.

Posted in Alumni News, NewsTagged Burton Kushner, honorary fellow, pediatrics, textbook

Meet Our New Resident Interns

Posted on February 6, 2024

We are pleased to welcome our four new resident interns, who will be joining us this summer.

Posted in Education News, NewsTagged PGY 1's, PGY-1, residency, resident interns, Residents

Novel Research from UW Vision Scientists Could Offer Hope for the Early Detection of Alzheimer’s Disease 

Posted on February 5, 2024

Novel research from scientists in UW-Madison’s Department of Ophthalmology and Visual Sciences may lead to a new, non-invasive method for the early detection of Alzheimer’s Disease. 

Posted in News, Research NewsTagged Alzheimer's Disease, Alzheimer’s, Nader Sheibani

Knowing What Dogs Like to Watch Could Help Veterinarians Assess Their Vision

Posted on January 23, 2024

Researchers at the University of Wisconsin–Madison have taken a novel approach to assessing canine vision. Their recent study uses a dog’s interest in a variety of video content to better measure the quality of its vision.

Posted in Featured News, Freya Mowat, Research NewsTagged dogs, Dogs and tv, Freya
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