Dr. Sristhi Sahay, a third-year ophthalmology resident at Dr. Shroff’s Charity Eye Hospital in Delhi, India, was selected for a coveted five-week research and clinical observership with the University of Wisconsin Department of Ophthalmology and Visual Sciences (DOVS) in Madison, WI. It was a leap into the unknown, but one that would soon become an important chapter in her career.
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From Spark to Global Impact: How Serendipity Made a World of Difference
Dr. Amr Sabbagh, a Michigan native of Syrian descent, has been fortunate to build a career rooted in patient care and global health advocacy. His journey began through connections nurtured during medical school and refined …
DOVS Welcomes Visiting Glaucoma Specialist Dr. Suneeta Dubey
The University of Wisconsin Department of Ophthalmology and Visual Sciences (DOVS) was honored to host Dr. Suneeta Dubey, glaucoma specialist and Medical Director at Dr. Shroff’s Charity Eye Hospital (SCEH) in New Delhi, India, for two days from October 13–14, 2025.
Global Vision: Dr. Christine Larsen’s Journey of Learning and Service in the Philippines
What happens when surgical skill meets a passion for global health? For Dr. Christine Larsen, MD-a 2013 Glaucoma Fellow from the University of Wisconsin Department of Ophthalmology and Visual Sciences (DOVS)-the answer became clear during a …
DOVS @ the Global Ophthalmology Summit
The University of Wisconsin Department of Ophthalmology and Visual Sciences had a strong presence at the annual Global Ophthalmology Summit, hosted by the University of Illinois–Chicago and held in Chicago, IL, August 15–17.
Global Impact Through Ophthalmology: DOVS Alumni and Resident Serve in the Philippines
Thanks to the generous support of the Guillermo and Marta de Venecia Fund, DOVS alum Christine Larsen, MD (Glaucoma Fellow ’13) and PGY3 resident Rushi Mankad, MD recently completed a one-week global ophthalmology rotation in the Philippines, from May 16–25, 2025.
UW-Madison Scientist Awarded Prestigious Fellowship to Explore New Therapies in the Fight Against Blindness
A University of Wisconsin vision scientist has been awarded a prestigious global fellowship to investigate new therapies for rare inherited blindness. Bikash Pattnaik, PhD, MPHIL, has been named a 2025-2028 VAIshwik BHArtiya Vaigyanik (VAIBHAV) fellow …
DOVS Celebrates a Decade of Partnership with Colleagues in India
The UW Department of Ophthalmology and Visual Sciences recently completed a milestone rotation at Dr. Shroff’s Charity Eye Hospital in India, marking a decade of partnership
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,” …