This community event, free and open to the public, is modeled after the UW–Madison School of Medicine and Public Health’s “Mini-Med School” programs. Our 2025 Saving Sight lecture will feature leading research from the Department of Ophthalmology and Visual Sciences at the University of Wisconsin. Douglas Snyder, MD will present on the impact of concussion and mild traumatic brain injury on vision. Join us at 6:00 PM for check-in and light refreshments before the session begins.
Seeing Stars: Visual Symptoms in Concussion
and Mild Traumatic Brain Injury
6 PM – 8 PM, Thursday, April 24, 2025
Health Sciences Learning Center, 1325
750 Highland Avenue
— Registration and hors d’oeuvres at 6 PM —
Lecture & Presenter
Seeing Stars: Visual Symptoms in Concussion and Mild Traumatic Brain Injury
Each year, over 1.5 million people in the United States experience a mild traumatic brain injury (TBI), commonly known as a concussion. These injuries can disrupt daily routines and make it challenging for patients to return to their normal activities. A key characteristic of acute mild TBI is the impact on the visual system. In this talk, learners will explore the visual symptoms associated with concussions and mild TBIs. We will delve into the latest research in this field and distinguish between fact and fiction regarding treatment strategies for their visual symptoms.
Douglas Snyder, MD
Raised in Ohio, they earned their Doctor of Medicine from Northeast Ohio Medical University, with a certificate in Biomedical Ethics. Their postgraduate training included a year of Neurological Surgery where they were first introduced to ophthalmology. Following a switch to ophthalmology, they completed Ophthalmology Residency at St. Louis University where they served as Administrative Chief Resident. They completed Neuro-Ophthalmology Fellowship at Washington University in St. Louis. They are an Assistant Professor at the University of Wisconsin – Madison where they practice in Neuro-Ophthalmology and Adult Strabismus.