The McPherson Eye Research Institute and the Wisconsin Council of the Blind & Visually Impaired are teaming up to bring you an engaging program on retinitis pigmentosa (RP) and other inherited retinal degenerative diseases, live-streamed …
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Education Team Creates Halloween Fun for Residents and Fellows
COVID-19 continues to turn our lives upside down. Like never before, our well-being is impacted by limitations to socialize, participate in our favorite group activities, and travel. The Education Team recognizes the need to adapt to this new environment …
Gary Sterken, MD, UW Health Ophthalmologist, Retires From Mile Bluff Medical Center
Gary Sterken, MD, assistant professor and comprehensive ophthalmologist with the University of Wisconsin Department of Ophthalmology and Visual Sciences (DOVS) and UW Health retired on October 10, 2020, after providing comprehensive eye care and cataract …
Meet Alicia Wolf, Social Worker with UW Health Patient Resources
Patient Services in Action: Alicia Wolf As the social worker for ophthalmology services, Alicia Wolf has been assisting our providers in connecting their patients to resources to cope with low vision, as …
2020 World Sight Day Clinic Serves Community Members In Need
The 2020 Annual World Sight Day Right to Sight Clinic was held on Saturday, October 3, 2020, at UW Health University Station Eye Clinic. Over 60 community members were provided with eye care services, and …
Gary Sterken, MD, Retires After 30 Years of Eye Care
Gary Sterken, MD, assistant professor and comprehensive ophthalmologist, retired October 10, 2020 from the University of Wisconsin Department of Ophthalmology and Visual Sciences (DOVS) and UW Health after providing eye care in Madison and the surrounding area for thirty years.
Kudos During COVID – Kind Words to Our Docs
Kinds words and good news is always welcome, but it seems to be especially poignant in the time of a pandemic. UW Health recently received several patient letters thanking our doctors and clinical staff for …
Meet Our New Comprehensive Ophthalmologist – Travis Rumery, DO
Travis Rumery, DO, joined the Department of Ophthalmology and Visual Sciences comprehensive ophthalmology service team on October 1. Dr. Rumery specializes in cataract surgery and comprehensive ophthalmology. Dr. Rumery earned his osteopathic medical degree at …
Yao Liu, MD, MS, Discusses Eye Care During COVID-19 With Wisconsin Public Radio
Dr. Yao Liu, assistant professor and glaucoma specialist, spoke with Kate Archer Kent of the Wisconsin Public Radio Morning Show on Monday, September 28. Dr. Liu discussed eye care during the COVID-19 pandemic, including what …