The Department of Ophthalmology and Visual Sciences at the University of Wisconsin-Madison was recently ranked 12th nationally in the “Best Clinical Care” category by the Ophthalmology Times in its annual Best Programs Survey. This is …
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C. Thomas Dow, MD: Reflections on Ophthalmology Residency Training and Beyond
It is interesting to contemplate the career path that a young ophthalmology resident might take after his/her training in the specialty. Will they become an extra-ordinary cataract surgeon? Will they decide to further pursue sub-specialty …
2019 Lions Eye Bank of Wisconsin Gift of Sight Discovery Awards
Colleen McDowell, PhD, and Ismail Zaitoun, PhD, have been announced as the recipients of the 2019 Lions Eye Bank of Wisconsin (LEBW) Gift of Sight Discovery Awards. This internal competition is open to UW Department …
New Department Administrator Announced
Ms. Linda Callow will assume the Department Administrator role of the Department of Ophthalmology and Visual Sciences at the University of Wisconsin – Madison, effective October 1, 2019. Ms. Callow is a Certified Public Accountant with an Executive Master …
Make Your Eyes Part of a Healthy Aging Strategy
According to a national survey released by the American Academy of Ophthalmology, nearly two out of three American adults report having eye or vision problems. A significant percentage of them, however, fail to seek medical …
Summer Session: Making Research Accessible
The Department of Ophthalmology and Visual Sciences is dedicated to strong education, leading research and compassionate patient care. The pillar of education is not limited to training residents and fellows in clinical and research areas, …
A Team of Miracle Workers: Patient Sight Story Series
If you asked Elaine Archiquette to summarize her recent experiences with the University of Wisconsin’s Department of Ophthalmology and Visual Sciences (DOVS), she’d likely say it was a miracle. The doctors, staff and researchers of …
UW Hospitals and Clinics Among Nation’s Top 20
For the first time in the history of U.S. News & World Report’s “Best Hospitals” rankings, University of Wisconsin Hospitals and Clinics are listed on the Honor Roll – the 20 most highly ranked hospitals in …
Is Too Much Screen Time Harming Children’s Vision?
As children spend more time tethered to screens, there is increasing concern about potential harm to their visual development. Ophthalmologists are seeing a marked increase in children with dry eye and eye strain from too …