As a pediatric ophthalmologist and inherited retinal disease specialist, Melanie Schmitt, MD, an assistant professor in the Department of Ophthalmology and Visual Sciences, identified a need for comprehensive eye care among Wisconsin’s Amish and Old Order Mennonite people, collectively called the Plain communities. This led to the creation of an eye clinic targeted to their needs.
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DOVS at ARVO 2023
The UW Department of Ophthalmology and Visual Sciences is pleased to have many colleagues presenting and participating at this year’s Association for Research in Vision and Ophthalmology annual meeting in New Orleans, Louisiana.
Residents, Faculty, and Alumni Participate in Annual India Global Fieldwork Rotation
For over 50 years, the Department of Ophthalmology and Visual Sciences has been a leader in the mission to improve vision-related quality of life for people locally and abroad. Our commitment to training the next generation of global leaders in saving sight is evident in our core resident curriculum.
Dr. Edith Navarro Delivers Annual De Venecia Lecture
Bernardita “Edith” Navarro, MD (Fellowship 1995), medical director from the Tzu Chi Eye Center, Santa Mesa, Philippines, will deliver the Guillermo and Marta de Venecia Lecture at the Department of Ophthalmology and Visual Sciences Virtual Grand Rounds on March 17.
Introducing the 2023 Kambara Symposium Keynote Speaker: Shiming Chen
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.
Residency Program to Expand
The Accreditation Council for Graduate Medical Education (ACGME) has approved the department’s request to accept an additional first-year resident, bringing the total from 3 to 4.
Global Cataract Symposium Draws Learners from Three Countries
57 participants from three countries attended the third session of the 2022-2023 Global Cataract Symposium on January 30, 2023. The quarterly virtual program is hosted on a rotating basis by the Department of Ophthalmology and Visual Sciences, University of Santo Tomas (UST) in the Philippines, and Dr. Shroff’s Charity Eye Hospital (SCEH) in India.
Meet Our New Residents
We are excited to welcome our new ophthalmology residents, who will be joining us July 1, 2023.
Remembering Dr. Alice McPherson
With great sadness, the University of Wisconsin-Madison Department of Ophthalmology and Visual Sciences mourns the passing of notable alumna, retina specialist, and vision research advocate Alice McPherson, MD on January 16th, 2023.