Melanie Schmitt, MD, pediatric ophthalmology and adult strabismus specialist, and Kimberly Stepien, MD, retina specialist and co-vice chair of clinical affairs, have been jointly awarded the John W. and Helen Doolittle Professorship. Drs. Schmitt and …
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The Eye Opener: Department Gathers in the Spirit of Fellowship
On July 8, DOVS faculty, learners, staff, family and friends joined together for The Eye Opener, an evening of food, fellowship, family and the celebration of the retirements of Barbara Klein, MD, MPH, and Marilyn …
AAO Minority Ophthalmology Mentoring Program Recognizes Efforts at UW
The American Academy of Ophthalmology (AAO) Minority Ophthalmology Mentoring (MOM) program recently released its 2020 Annual Report. The University of Wisconsin Department of Ophthalmology and Visual Sciences was noted as one of 15 programs that …
Fundus Photograph Reading Center Renamed to Wisconsin Reading Center
The former Fundus Photograph Reading Center (FPRC), a leader in ophthalmic imaging evaluation since 1970, has been renamed to the Wisconsin Reading Center (WRC). The new name is a reflection of the WRC’s increased range …
Sanbrita Mondal, OD, Awarded the McPherson Eye Research Institute 2021 Expanding Our Vision Award
Sanbrita Mondal, OD, clinical optometrist, clinical adjunct assistant professor and director of the UW Health Low Vision Clinic, is part of a team of researchers who have been awarded the McPherson Eye Research Institute 2021 …
Research to Prevent Blindness Funds DOVS Eye Research
The University of Wisconsin-Madison School of Medicine and Public Health has been granted an Unrestricted Grant by Research to Prevent Blindness (RPB) in the amount of $115,000 a year to support eye research conducted by …
Barbara Klein, MD, MPH, International Leader in Epidemiologic Research, Announces Retirement
Barbara Klein, MD, MPH, has announced her retirement from the University of Wisconsin Department of Ophthalmology and Visual Sciences. Dr. Klein’s last day is July 5, 2021. Dr. Klein has had a significant impact on …
Marilyn Kay, MD, Neuro-ophthalmology Specialist and Vice Chair of Education, Announces Retirement
Marilyn Kay, MD, associate professor, neuro-ophthalmology specialist and vice chair of education and faculty development has announced her retirement. Dr. Kay’s last day is June 30, 2021. Dr. Marilyn Kay joined the UW Department of …
Phaco Education Continues in the Time of COVID
In the summer of 2020, the tough decision was made to cancel the annual Phacoemulsification Course hosted jointly by the University of Wisconsin and University of Iowa Departments of Ophthalmology and Visual Sciences (DOVS) due …