A Year of Growth for the Clinical Eye Research Unit
For more than four decades, the Clinical Eye Research Unit (CERU) has helped bring promising vision therapies from the research stage to patients. Today, the unit is expanding its reach, conducting increasingly complex clinical …
June 18, 2026Highlights from Wisconsin Ophthalmology Research Day 2026
The University of Wisconsin (UW) School of Medicine and Public Health and the Medical College of Wisconsin proudly partnered on June 12 at the annual Wisconsin Ophthalmology Research Day (WORD). The event featured research …
June 17, 2026Global Partners Visit Madison
We were pleased to host two learners from our global partner institutions in Manila, Philippines for a week-long rotation in June: Drs. Paul Apilado and Cathleen Villafuerte. Dr. Apilado is the chief ophthalmology resident from …
June 17, 2026Hail to the Chief
Welcome from Claire Hermsen, MD PGY3 Ophthalmology Resident Hello! My name is Claire, and I am a PGY3 ophthalmology resident at the University of Wisconsin. I chose ophthalmology because, during medical school, I loved all …
June 11, 2026Alumni Spotlight: Dalia Girgis, MD, PhD, ‘12
When Dalia Girgis, MD, PhD reflects on her time at the University of Wisconsin (UW) Department of Ophthalmology and Visual Sciences (DOVS), one thing stands out above all else: the people. “I was struck by …
June 3, 2026Congratulations Class of 2026!
Congratulations to the 2026 DOVS residency and fellowship graduates! With a dedication to excellence and a commitment to patient care, we are confident they will go on to make significant contributions to the field of …
May 15, 2026UW–Madison Leads Collaborative Effort to Advance Artificial Intelligence for Low Vision
Artificial intelligence (AI) is rapidly reshaping everyday life—and for people who are blind or have low vision, it holds growing promise as a tool for greater independence. At the University of Wisconsin—Madison (UW), a cross-disciplinary …
May 14, 2026Dr. C. Joseph Anderson: A Legacy of Care, Innovation, and Giving Back
For C. Joseph Anderson, MD, a career in medicine is something to be grateful for. For the patients who trusted him. For the colleagues and mentors who shaped him. And for the University of Wisconsin–Madison …
May 7, 2026From Advisor to Recipient: Dr. T. Michael Nork’s Journey with the Lions Eye Bank of Wisconsin
For more than two decades, T. Michael Nork, MD, has been a familiar face on the advisory board of the Lions Eye Bank of Wisconsin (LEBW). As a retina specialist with UW Health and a …
April 28, 2026AI-BRIDGE Aims to Reduce Vision Loss from Diabetes
“Blindness from diabetes is preventable.” ~ Roomasa Channa, MD A University of Wisconsin–Madison ophthalmologist is tackling one of the biggest barriers to preventing diabetic vision loss: access to timely screening and follow-up care. Currently …
April 13, 2026Supporting the Whole Physician: The Ophthalmology Residency Wellness Curriculum
Becoming a physician is both a privilege and an immense personal challenge. Long hours, steep learning curves, and emotional demands of patient care can strain even the most dedicated trainees. A 2025 survey of residents …
April 2, 2026A Mentor Honored: UW Ophthalmology Alumni Make Heartfelt Return to Visit “Dortz”
On a chilly March afternoon in Madison, WI, two distinguished alumni of the University of Wisconsin Department of Ophthalmology and Visual Sciences made a heartfelt, impromptu return—not for a conference or lecture, but for something …
March 26, 2026DOVS at ARVO 2026
The University of Wisconsin Department of Ophthalmology and Visual Sciences is pleased to have many colleagues presenting at this year’s Association for Research in Vision and Ophthalmology annual meeting in Denver, Colorado. View the complete …
March 23, 2026$2.5 Million Grant Will Help UW Vision Researcher Explore the Virus that Hides in Plain Sight
More than 70% of people worldwide carry Herpes Simplex Virus type 1 (HSV-1) for life. Most know it as the virus behind cold sores—a minor, if annoying, inconvenience. But HSV-1 has a far more serious …
March 20, 2026DOVS Hosts Biennial Education Retreat
Faculty and staff in the Department of Ophthalmology and Visual Sciences came together on March 14, 2026, for the biennial Education Retreat—an opportunity to connect, collaborate, and plan for the future of ophthalmic education. The …
March 19, 2026A Steady Hand in the Wet Lab: The Legacy of Dr. Daniel Fary
For more than three decades, ophthalmology residents at the University of Wisconsin—Madison—and their veterinary ophthalmology counterparts—have walked into the cataract surgery wet lab to find the same reassuring presence. A calm confidence and a pair …
March 10, 2026Alumni Spotlight: Jocelyn Rowe, MD ‘11
Ask Jocelyn Rowe, MD ’11, what matters most in medicine, and her answer is simple: the patient in front of you. That perspective, refined during her fellowship training at the University of Wisconsin (UW), continues …
March 4, 2026Residents and Faculty Participate in Annual India Global Fieldwork Rotation
For more than half a century, the University of Wisconsin Department of Ophthalmology and Visual Sciences has championed a powerful mission: improving vision and quality of life for people in our community and around the …
February 19, 2026International Pupil Colloquium to Bring Global Researchers to Madison
A distinguished group of pupil researchers from around the world will gather in Madison this summer for the 35th annual International Pupil Colloquium (IPC), hosted by the University of Wisconsin–Madison Department of Ophthalmology and Visual …
February 13, 2026University of Wisconsin Ophthalmologist Wins ‘Nobel Prize’ of Pediatric Ophthalmology
Burton Kushner, MD, professor emeritus in the University of Wisconsin Department of Ophthalmology and Visual Sciences, has been honored with the Marshall M. Parks Medal. The award is presented by the Children’s Eye Foundation of the American Association for Pediatric Ophthalmology and Adult Strabismus.
February 10, 2026Celia Bisbach: On a Path to Saving Sight
When you talk to Celia Bisbach about her research, the first thing you notice is her vibrant smile and the excitement in her eyes. The Jefferson, WI native is a post-doctoral researcher in the high-profile …
February 9, 2026Meet 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, 2026