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.
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New Vision Research Utilizes “Cell” Sequencing to Shed Light on Childhood Glaucoma
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 …
Testing Senses and Motor Skills in Midlife May Help Predict Later Cognitive Impairment
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 …
A Conversation with Visiting Student Jesus Melendez-Montañez
Jesus Melendez-Montañez, a medical student from Ponce School of Medicine at Ponce Health Sciences University, recounts his experience with the Department of Ophthalmology and Visual Sciences (DOVS) during his rotation as a visiting student. …
A Conversation with Visiting Student Alana Bryant
Alana Bryant, a medical student from Meharry Medical College, shared her insights and experiences from her recent rotation with the Department of Ophthalmology and Visual Sciences (DOVS) as a visiting student. Bryant’s journey to …
Popular UW Textbook Reaches New Audiences With Help of Former Visiting Fellow
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.
Meet Our New Resident Interns
We are pleased to welcome our three new clinical fellows, who will be joining us this summer.
Novel Research from UW Vision Scientists Could Offer Hope for the Early Detection of Alzheimer’s Disease
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.
Visiting Resident in Training Learns Ophthalmology Skills… and Discovers a Home Away From Home at UW-Madison
Dr. Rishabh Gupta came to Madison, Wisconsin for a five-week residency observership to further his training in the field of ophthalmology. While he came away with new skills and enhanced confidence, he found a new family, too.