Vision researchers Colleen McDowell, PhD and Donna Neumann, PhD are digging into a critical question of whether glaucoma and ocular herpes are simultaneously promoting ocular damage. With a $427,000 two-year exploratory grant from the National Institutes of Health, they’re working to find the answer.
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Welcome to our Newest Optometrists
We are pleased to welcome two new optometrists to our team. Eryka Uehling, OD and Julia Dellaria-Terrill, OD will both join us in clinic on August 11.
de Venecia Fund Supports International Fellowship and Cultural Exchange
Sponsored by the Guillermo and Marta de Venecia Fund, Daniel Mendoza, MD, a vitreoretinal fellow from Cardinal Santos Medical Center (CSMC) in Manila, Philippines, joined the University of Wisconsin retina team for a one-week clinical rotation in June.
Preparing Tomorrow’s Ophthalmic Surgeons: The Andrew T. Thliveris, PhD, MD Surgical Skills Training Facility
For any ophthalmology trainee in the University of Wisconsin Department of Ophthalmology and Visual Sciences (DOVS), the hands-on experience gained at the Andrew T. Thliveris, PhD, MD Surgical Skills Training Facility (SSTF) is a cornerstone of their education. The facility honors Professor Emeritus Andrew T. Thliveris, who retired from the UW in 2023.
Global Impact Through Ophthalmology: DOVS Alumni and Resident Serve in the Philippines
Thanks to the generous support of the Guillermo and Marta de Venecia Fund, DOVS alum Christine Larsen, MD (Glaucoma Fellow ’13) and PGY3 resident Rushi Mankad, MD recently completed a one-week global ophthalmology rotation in the Philippines, from May 16–25, 2025.
Bringing Life Into Focus: Vision Rehabilitation Helps Patients Thrive
Imagine navigating your daily routine — cooking breakfast, reading a favorite book, or crossing a busy street — through a foggy lens. For millions of Americans living with low vision, this is a reality. Low vision is a significant loss of sight that can’t be fully corrected with glasses, contact lenses, or surgery. And for those affected, even the simplest tasks can feel overwhelming and isolating.
But it doesn’t have to be that way, thanks to Vision Rehabilitation Services.
Alumni Spotlight: Zack Oakey ‘19
For Zach Oakey, MD, the journey from medical school to founding his own retina and oncology practice has been defined by mentorship, resilience, and a deep appreciation for the people who shaped his path. After …
Veterans Administration Optometrist Honored for Excellence in Ophthalmology Resident Education
Dr. Chelsea Linzmeier, an optometrist at the William S. Middleton Memorial Veterans Hospital in Madison, WI, was recently honored as the 2025 Distinguished Community Educator by the University of Wisconsin Department of Ophthalmology and Visual Sciences.
Alumni Spotlight: Ronald Lange ‘84, ‘85, Reflects on 40 Years of Visionary Practice
Ronald Lange, MD was inspired at the age of 10 to pursue a career in eye care by his optometrist. The rest, as they say, is history. “The best advice I would give anyone entering …