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
- October 2025
- October 31Ophthalmology Grand Rounds - In-PersonSusan MacDonald, MD, "Economically Sustainable Solutions to Global blindness "7:00 AM, 1345 Health Sciences Learning Center
Also offered online
- November 2025
- November 6DOVS & UW Health Saving Sight SessionVirtual Event - "Advancing the Art and Science of Refractive Surgery"6:00 PM, Online
- November 7Ophthalmology Grand Rounds - In-PersonCatherine Lee, MD, MS, SSM Health; Evan Warner, MD, "CTAK/CAIRS: A New Era in Refractive Management of Corneal Ectasia"7:00 AM, 1345 Health Sciences Learning Center
Also offered online - November 14Ophthalmology Grand Rounds - In-PersonRoni Levin, MD, University of Maryland, "Ophthalmology Education Beyond the Clinical Classroom"7:00 AM, 1345 Health Sciences Learning Center
Also offered online - November 21Frontiers in Vision Research | Ophthalmology Grand Rounds - In-PersonCindy Cai, MD, Johns Hopkins University, "The role of social determinants of health and big data in addressing vision loss from diabetic retinopathy"7:00 AM, Online
- March 2026
- March 20
- May 2026
- May 15