Charles Wykoff, MD, PhD, of Retina Consultants of Texas, will deliver the 2025 Matthew D. Davis, MD lecture for Clinical Research on October 24. Dr. Wykoff’s talk is entitled “Clinical Trials in Retina: Good, Bad, and Ugly.”
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Global Vision: Dr. Christine Larsen’s Journey of Learning and Service in the Philippines
What happens when surgical skill meets a passion for global health? For Dr. Christine Larsen, MD-a 2013 Glaucoma Fellow from the University of Wisconsin Department of Ophthalmology and Visual Sciences (DOVS)-the answer became clear during a …
DOVS @ AAO 2025
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.
Celebrating 25 Years of Excellence in Eye Care Education
On Saturday, September 16, 2025 the University of Wisconsin Department of Ophthalmology and Visual Sciences proudly hosted the 25th Annual Current Concepts in Eye Care continuing education event. Welcoming optometrists and eye care professionals from …
Magic Meets Medicine for Ophthalmologists at Madison’s Veterans Administration Hospital
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 …
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.