Dr. Amitha Domalpally Named Director of the Wisconsin Reading Center
Amitha Domalpally, MD, PhD, was named director of the Wisconsin Reading Center (WRC), effective July 1, 2026. In this role, Dr. Domalpally, who most recently served as WRC Research Director, will oversee all operations of …
August 21, 2026Dr. Sanbrita Mondal: Improving Vision. Inspiring the Next Generation
For Sanbrita Mondal, OD, FAAO, patient care and teaching have always gone hand in hand. Whether she’s helping someone adapt to vision loss or mentoring the next generation of eye care professionals, her goal is …
August 6, 2026Department Chair Steps Into Two of Ophthalmology’s Top Leadership Roles
In the span of just a few months, Terri Young, MD, MBA passed one national leadership baton and picked up another— placing her at the forefront of two of ophthalmology’s most influential organizations. In early …
August 3, 2026Dr. Amitha Domalpally Announced as WRC Professor in Imaging Innovation
On July 1, 2026, Amitha Domalpally, MD, PhD, was appointed as the inaugural Wisconsin Reading Center (WRC) Professor in Imaging Innovation. A national and international leader in retinal image biomarkers and Artificial Intelligence, Dr. Domalpally …
July 29, 2026Building the Next Generation of Clinician-Scientists Through Ophthalmology Residency Research
Research and evidence-based medicine are foundational to the practice of ophthalmology. At the University of Wisconsin Department of Ophthalmology and Visual Sciences (DOVS), residents are immersed in scholarly activity through a structured research curriculum designed …
July 22, 2026UW Vision Researchers Uncover a New Clue to Preventing Herpes-Related Blindness
Herpes Simplex Virus 1 (HSV-1) is best known as the virus that causes cold sores, but it is also the leading infectious cause of blindness in the United States. In the eye, HSV-1 can produce …
July 17, 2026Alumni Spotlight: Timothy Daley, MD ’11 and ‘12
For Timothy Daley, MD, becoming a Badger was the beginning of a lifelong connection to the University of Wisconsin—Madison (UW). After earning his undergraduate and medical degrees at the UW, he completed his ophthalmology residency …
July 14, 2026A Molecular ‘Override’ for Inherited Blindness: Vision Research Group Publishes Recent Paper
For children born with a rare form of inherited blindness called Leber congenital amaurosis type 16 (LCA16), the genetic culprit can be a single miswritten instruction in their DNA — a so-called “nonsense mutation” that …
July 10, 2026UW-Madison Recruits Leading Vision Researcher as Inaugural Monroe E. Trout, Jr. Chair in Eye Research
The UW-Madison Department of Ophthalmology and Visual Sciences and the McPherson Eye Research Institute at UW-Madison are pleased to announce the recruitment of Jianhai Du, PhD. Dr. Du joined the Department of Ophthalmology and Visual …
July 6, 2026A Partnership in Life, Family, and Vision Care
When Drs. Barbara Blodi and Justin Gottlieb arrived at the University of Wisconsin (UW) Department of Ophthalmology and Visual Sciences (DOVS) three decades ago, they brought with them a shared passion for retina care and …
June 22, 2026A 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 …
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