The McPherson Eye Research Institute at UW-Madison is hosting the ninth annual Cycle for Sight event on Saturday, March 7, 2020. The cycling fundraiser raises research funds to prevent, treat and cure blinding diseases. Cycle for …
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7 Ways to Protect Your Eyes from Age-Related Macular Degeneration
Age-related macular degeneration (AMD) is one of the leading causes of blindness over age 50, affecting about 2.1 million people nationwide. Early diagnosis and treatment are the keys to preventing vision loss. AMD is a …
Patient Sight Series: A Potent Tool
Bob Holloway is a student of tools. Flashlights. Magnifiers. A white safety cane with a ceramic tip. “Attitude. That’s the most potent tool in my toolbox. I try to make it my go-to tool. A …
UW Teleophthalmology Expands to Fort Healthcare
The UW Teleophthalmology Program, under the leadership of Yao Liu, MD, MS, assistant professor and glaucoma specialist, has expanded to include the Integrated Family Clinic at Fort Healthcare in Fort Atkinson, WI. The new teleophthalmology …
Mark Lucarelli, MD, FACS, Assumes ASOPRS Presidency for 2020
The American Society of Ophthalmic Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery (ASOPRS) announces that Mark Lucarelli, MD, FACS, has assumed the Presidency for 2020. Dr. Lucarelli graduated from the University of Dayton with a B.A. in Chemistry …
Patient Sight Series: When Art Meets Science
In the operating room, Ruth Manning was a little nervous. Two years of eye trouble had led her here. Yasmin Bradfield, MD, pediatric ophthalmology and adult strabismus specialist, completed the last tasks before beginning surgery. …
Alumni Donations Make Allen Eye Library and Learning Lab Refresh Possible
The 2020 Experience, a celebration of the 50th anniversary of the Department of Ophthalmology and Visual Sciences as an independent department, commenced with a rededication of the James C. Allen Eye Library and Learning Lab …
Patient Sight Series: Seeking a Vision Field of Dreams
“How could I miss that?” was John Lenart’s first reaction when he struck out during a baseball game in August 2018. Lenart plays second base with the Racine Blues, an age-60+ team that is part …
Lifestyle Choices May Help Glaucoma Patients Preserve Eyesight
Glaucoma is one of the leading causes of vision loss, affecting about 3 million people in the United States. Because there are no symptoms early on, about half of people with the disease don’t know …