Ophthalmology faculty, optometry providers, fellows, and residents in the Department of Ophthalmology and Visual Sciences taught 170 medical students how to do an eye exam as part of the School of Medicine and Public Health’s …
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Pre-Med Students Receive Hands-On Introduction to Ophthalmology
Four ophthalmology faculty and seven ophthalmology residents provided students from UW-Madison’s AHANA-MAPS Pre-Health Society – an organization for Black, Hispanic, Asian, and Native American students interested in the health professions – a peek into the …
Sapna Gangaputra, MD, MPH Receives 2024 Distinguished Alumni Award
Sapna Gangaputra, MD, MPH is the recipient of the University of Wisconsin Department of Ophthalmology and Visual Sciences (DOVS)’ 2024 Distinguished Alumni Award.
Annual Right to Sight Clinic Serves Dozens of Patients
The 2024 Annual World Sight Day Right to Sight Clinic was held Saturday, October 5, 2024, at the UW Health University Station Eye Clinic. More than 60 people were provided with eye care services, and 42 pairs of spectacles were provided at no charge.
UW Pediatric Ophthalmologists Strive to Increase Access to Crucial Retinal Care for Premature Infants
As part of their work as pediatric ophthalmologists at UW Health, Alexander Miranda, MD, Yasmin Bradfield, MD and Melanie Schmitt, MD see and treat infants in two Madison, Wisconsin neonatal intensive care units. There, …
UW—Madison Scientists Seek to Revolutionize Eye Care with Adaptive Optics Technology
Vision scientists at the University of Wisconsin—Madison are pioneering a revolutionary approach to eye care by adapting a cutting-edge imaging technique from astronomy for use in ophthalmology.
New Report Recommends Myopia Be Classified as a Disease, Policies for Children to Spend Time Outdoors
With the greatly increased prevalence of myopia, commonly called nearsightedness, over the last three decades, a new report is urging the federal government should pursue policy changes that would encourage young people to spend more time outdoors.
Jean Austin’s Journey to Regain Her Sight
For Jean Austin, the biggest problem with her failing eyesight was the inability to be outside in the sunshine. A cornea transplant changed all that.
Department Activities at AAO 2024
Join the faculty and alumni of the University of Wisconsin Department of Ophthalmology and Visual Sciences at the 2024 American Academy of Ophthalmology annual meeting in Chicago, IL October 18 – 21 as we connect, share, and advance our mission to save sight.