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UW Faculty and Staff Present at 2025 AUPO Annual Meeting
University of Wisconsin Department of Ophthalmology and Visual Sciences faculty members and staff will present at the 2025 Association of University Professors of Ophthalmology (AUPO) Annual Meeting in Fort Lauderdale, Florida January 29 – February 1, 2025.
Equal Vision: Employing Artificial Intelligence to Reduce Disparities in the Diagnosis and Treatment of Vision Loss
Roomasa Channa, MD is utilizing artificial intelligence technology to improve screening and detection of diabetic eye disease, the leading cause of vision loss among working aged adults in the U.S.
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 …
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.
Latest Project From University of Wisconsin Pediatric Ophthalmologist Makes Vital Training Accessible Worldwide
A new online training program developed by a world-renowned University of Wisconsin pediatric ophthalmologist is making training more accessible to eye care providers worldwide. “One World One Vision Comprehensive Video Course on Strabismus and Amblyopia,” …
Amy Walker Named 2024 Distinguished Community Educator
For Amy Walker, OD, MBA, FAAO, being a lifelong educator means not only teaching students, but learning from them as well. Dr. Walker, a clinical adjunct assistant professor with the University of Wisconsin Department of …
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 …