Welcome to the Department of Ophthalmology and Visual Sciences!
We offer a series of professionally enriching events at the forefront of innovation in ophthalmology. From symposiums and conferences to department gatherings, our events spotlight the convergence of science, medicine, and community within the field of ophthalmic health. Join our world-renowned faculty and distinguished guest speakers as they share cutting-edge research and clinical insights as we collectively work towards our mission of saving sight.
DOVS Events
- May 2025
- May 2Ophthalmology Grand Rounds - VirtualClaire Hermsen, MD, "Complications of Inferior Rectus Trauma;" Rushi Mankad, MD, "Fishing for Clues... Exploring the Anti-Gq1b Syndromes"7:00 AM, Online
- May 9Ophthalmology Grand Rounds - VirtualThomas Emmet, MD, MPH, "Intraocular Vascular Tumors: Classification, Diagnosis, and Management;" Lucas Maakestad, MD, "Variety Kan Happen, but Requires Very Knowledgeable Humans"7:00 AM, Online
- May 16Frontiers in Vision Research | Ophthalmology Grand Rounds - VirtualNadia Waheed, MD, MPH, New England Eye Center, "Subretinal Gene Therapy and Imaging Changes in Gene Therapy"7:00 AM, Online
- May 23Ophthalmology Grand Rounds - In-PersonPhoebe Lin, MD, PhD, "The Role of the Intestinal Microbiota in Ocular Inflammatory Diseases"7:00 AM, 1345 Health Sciences Learning Center
Also offered online - May 30Ophthalmology Grand Rounds - VirtualJorge Osorio, DVM, MS, PhD, UW School of Veterinary Medicine; Luxme Hariharan, MD, MPH, Dayton's Children Hospital, "University of Wisconsin Global Health Institute: One Health Approach for Wisconsin, the World and Ophthalmology"7:00 AM, Online
- July 2025
- July 18
- November 2025
- November 13
- March 2026
- March 20
- May 2026
- May 15