Meet Our New Residents
We are excited to welcome our new ophthalmology residents, who will be joining us June 15, 2026. Olivia DiGioia, MD University of Iowa Roy and Lucille A. Carver College of Medicine Iowa City, Iowa …
January 29, 2026UW Faculty and Staff Present at 2026 AUPO Annual Meeting
University of Wisconsin Department of Ophthalmology and Visual Sciences faculty members and staff will present at the 2026 Association of University Professors of Ophthalmology (AUPO) Annual Meeting in San Diego, California February 4 – 7, …
January 26, 2026Renovated 1 South Park Clinic Increases Access to Vision Care
On January 15, eye care providers, faculty, and staff from UW Health and the University of Wisconsin Department of Ophthalmology and Visual Sciences (UW DOVS) celebrated the opening of a newly renovated clinic at 1 …
January 22, 2026Introducing the 2026 Kambara Symposium Keynote Speaker: Dr. Maureen Neitz
A highly accomplished vision scientist and expert in colorblindness has been announced as the keynote speaker for the 2026 George Kambara, MD, Vision Science Symposium. Maureen Neitz, PhD is the Ray H. Hill Endowed Chair …
January 12, 2026Seventh Grader Overcomes Rare Eye Condition—and Keeps Throwing Strikes
Two weeks after eye surgery, 13-year-old Kenzie Omit stepped up to the bowling lane—without glasses—and delivered strike after strike. Kenzie, a seventh grader at Nikolay Middle School in Cambridge, WI, has spent most of …
January 7, 2026The University of Wisconsin A-Eye Unit: Curiosity, Innovation, and Impact
The A-Eye Unit at the University of Wisconsin—Madison began with a spark of curiosity and Dr. Amitha Domalpally’s lifelong passion for technology. “I’ve always loved gadgets and gizmos,” she recalls, “anything that would enable me …
December 22, 2025Meet Our New Fellows – 2026
We are pleased to welcome our new clinical fellows, who will be joining us this summer.
December 18, 2025From Dehli to Madison: Dr. Sristhi Sahay’s Observership at UW–Madison
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.
December 17, 2025UW–Madison Team Conducts Vision Screenings in Madison Schools
In just two hours, a dedicated team of volunteers—undergraduate and graduate students, medical students, ophthalmology residents, staff, and faculty—screened the vision of 150 third-, fifth-, and eighth-grade students at a Madison, WI school last week. …
November 19, 2025Alumni Spotlight: Dr. Christopher Spearman ‘19
From the clinic to the operating room, to clinical research, Dr. Christopher Spearman’s journey in ophthalmology reflects both dedication and passion for helping others see the world more clearly. Dr. Spearman completed his ophthalmology residency training at the University of Wisconsin School of Medicine and Public Health in 2019.
November 17, 2025From 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 …
November 11, 2025Honoring Dr. Andrew Thliveris: A Life Devoted to Teaching, Mentorship, and Humility
Andrew Thliveris, PhD, MD received the 2025 Distinguished Alumni Award from the University of Wisconsin Department of Ophthalmology and Visual Sciences — an honor that, in his words, belongs not to him alone, but to the DOVS family.
November 3, 2025DOVS 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.
October 20, 2025A Cinderella Story: How Scleral Lenses Helped a Patient Regain Her Vision
Ask Julie Enloe how she’s feeling these days, and she’ll tell you: her life feels like a scene out of Cinderella. “Everything is so wonderful and great during the day, but when I take my contacts out at night, I sort of turn back into a pumpkin,” she said with a laugh. “But I'm so grateful every day that I can put these lenses in and see the world out there.”
October 13, 2025Dr. Susan MacDonald Delivers Annual De Venecia Lecture
Susan MacDonald, MD from Tufts University School of Medicine in Boston, MA will deliver the Guillermo and Marta de Venecia Lecture at the Department of Ophthalmology and Visual Sciences Grand Rounds on October 31. Dr. …
October 9, 2025Dr. Charles Wykoff Presents 2025 Matthew D. Davis, MD Lecture
Charles Wykoff, MD, PhD, of Retina Consultants of Texas, will deliver the 2025 Matthew D. Davis, MD lecture for Clinical Research on October 24. Dr. Wykoff’s talk is entitled "Clinical Trials in Retina: Good, Bad, and Ugly."
October 6, 2025Global 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 …
September 18, 2025DOVS @ AAO 2025
Join the faculty and alumni of the University of Wisconsin Department of Ophthalmology and Visual Sciences at the 2024 American Academy of Ophthalmology annual meeting in Chicago, IL October 18 – 21 as we connect, share, and advance our mission to save sight.
September 17, 2025Celebrating 25 Years of Excellence in Eye Care Education
On Saturday, September 16, 2025 the University of Wisconsin Department of Ophthalmology and Visual Sciences proudly hosted the 25th Annual Current Concepts in Eye Care continuing education event. Welcoming optometrists and eye care professionals from …
September 16, 2025Magic Meets Medicine for Ophthalmologists at Madison’s Veterans Administration Hospital
Walk into a room where Bill Hunter is present, and something shifts. The air feels lighter, the mood brighter. Conversations pause, eyes turn, and smiles spread. Known fondly as “Magic Bill,” the 102-year-old Roscoe, IL …
September 11, 2025Transforming Residency Education: Innovation in Research and Real-World Readiness
The Ophthalmology Residency Training Program at the University of Wisconsin School of Medicine and Public Health has undergone an exciting evolution — one that’s redefining how future ophthalmologists are trained, mentored, and empowered. With updates …
September 8, 2025Clinical Eye Research Unit in 2024-2025: The Fiscal Year in Review
The Clinical Eye Research Unit (CERU) is an academic research organization within the University of Wisconsin Department of Ophthalmology and Visual Sciences (DOVS) dedicated to advancing ophthalmic care by developing and implementing protocols to prevent …
August 28, 20252025 Phaco Recap
The University of Wisconsin Department of Ophthalmology and Visual Sciences welcomed 60 medical and veterinary residents, from 10 institutions nationwide, to the annual 2-day phacoemulsification cataract extraction course on August 15-16, 2025. The event us hosted jointly by our department, the University of Iowa, and the Medical College of Wisconsin.
August 26, 2025DOVS @ 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.
August 21, 2025The Legacy of a Visionary: Dr. Andrew Thliveris’ Lifelong Commitment to DOVS
After 28 years of dedicated service to the University of Wisconsin’s Department of Ophthalmology and Visual Sciences (DOVS), Andrew T. Thliveris, PhD, MD retired in 2023 to his peaceful 30-acre orchard in Colorado. But his heart never left DOVS. His commitment to nurturing future ophthalmologists remains unwavering — both through mentorship and generous philanthropy.
August 19, 2025