Glaucoma is the second leading cause of blindness in the world, according to the World Health Organization. The University of Wisconsin Department of Ophthalmology and Visual Sciences has a long history of focused study and …
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50 Years of Oculoplastics
Oculoplastics fellowship graduates, physicians and friends came together September 30 – October 1 to celebrate major milestones in the history of the Department’s Oculoplastics Service. In 2016 an 18-year effort was culminated with the endowment …
Oculofacial Celebration 2016
2016 marks fifty years of oculofacial service at the University of Wisconsin School of Medicine and Public Health, see how the Department of Ophthalmology and Visual Sciences honored its rich history with a scientific session and …
Mauston Women's Night Out with Tele-Ophthalmology
The UW Specialty Clinic at Mile Bluff Medical Center in Mauston, WI team performed photo demonstrations for the UW tele-ophthalmology program on 86 attendees at the 8th Annual Mauston Women’s Night Out, a big increase from last year’s event. Dr. …
Department of Ophthalmology and Visual Sciences Offers Online CME and Optometric CE Accreditation
Ophthalmologists and optometrists are now able to view department Grand Rounds and apply for Continuing Medical Education (CME) or Optometric CE (Continuing Education) credits online. During this six-month pilot program, those seeking credits will …
AAO Annual Meeting 2016
More ophthalmologists will gather for AAO 2016 in Chicago this fall than any other meeting in the profession. Learn alongside peers and experts from our organization and well beyond. AAO 2016 is held in conjunction …
10/7 GRAND ROUNDS: Debora Garcia, MD
Please join us Grand Rounds, 7 am Friday, October 7 in room 1345 of the Health Sciences Learning Center (HSLC). Our presenter will be a guest speaker, Dr. Debora Garcia from the Illinois Eye and …
Yao Liu, MD, Presents Telemedicine Project at Congressional Reception
UW School of Medicine and Public Health Department of Ophthalmology and Visual Sciences Glaucoma specialist Yao Liu, MD, recently returned from Washington, DC where she was an invited presenter at the Emerging Vision Scientists Congressional …
9/30 GRAND ROUNDS: Dr. James Katowitz, Visiting Professor
Please join us fpr Grand Rounds, 7 am Friday, September 30 in room 1345 of the Health Sciences Learning Center (HSLC). Our presenter will be Dr. James Katowitz, MD, Visiting Professor, Director of Oculoplastic and …