The UW Department of Ophthalmology and Visual Sciences is pleased to welcome three new members to the UW Ophthalmology Alumni Association.
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Introducing the 2024 Kambara Symposium Keynote Speaker: Budd Tucker, PhD
A highly accomplished vision scientist and expert in retinal disease will be the keynote speaker at the 2023 George Kambara, MD Vision Science Symposium on Friday, April 14, 2024.
Solar Eclipse Eye Safety Tips
On April 8, the entire United States will experience a partial eclipse of the sun. The UW—Madison Department of Ophthalmology and Visual Sciences has important guidelines to protect your eyes and stay safe.
New Vision Research Utilizes “Cell” Sequencing to Shed Light on Childhood Glaucoma
Stuart Tompson, PhD and colleagues at the University of Wisconsin—Madison are exploring a novel cell profiling approach to understand Primary Congenital Glaucoma (PCG). PCG is a severe pediatric eye disease affecting 1 in 10,000 infants …
Testing Senses and Motor Skills in Midlife May Help Predict Later Cognitive Impairment
When researchers test motor skills, hearing, vision, and smell in people in their midlife, they are better able to identify those who may develop cognitive decline or impairment 10 years later, according to a new …
A Conversation with Visiting Student Jesus Melendez-Montañez
Jesus Melendez-Montañez, a medical student from Ponce School of Medicine at Ponce Health Sciences University, recounts his experience with the Department of Ophthalmology and Visual Sciences (DOVS) during his rotation as a visiting student. …
A Conversation with Visiting Student Alana Bryant
Alana Bryant, a medical student from Meharry Medical College, shared her insights and experiences from her recent rotation with the Department of Ophthalmology and Visual Sciences (DOVS) as a visiting student. Bryant’s journey to …
Popular UW Textbook Reaches New Audiences With Help of Former Visiting Fellow
A popular ophthalmology textbook authored by a world-renowned University of Wisconsin pediatric ophthalmologist has made its way overseas. Burton Kushner MD’s “Strabismus: Practical Pearls You Won’t Find in Textbooks” has been translated into Mandarin.
Meet Our New Resident Interns
We are pleased to welcome our four new resident interns, who will be joining us this summer.