Dr. Michael Abramoff Presents 2026 Matthew D. Davis, MD Lecture
Michael Abramoff, MD, PhD, FARVO, of the University of Iowa, will be visiting the University of Wisconsin—Madison campus this October to deliver the 2026 Matthew D. Davis, MD Lecture on Clinical Research. His talk is …
September 24, 2026Alumni Spotlight: Sarah Groessl, MD ‘96
For Sarah Groessl, MD, a 1996 graduate of the University of Wisconsin Department of Ophthalmology and Visual Sciences (DOVS) ophthalmology residency program, a career in pediatric ophthalmology has brought both intellectual engagement and deeply rewarding …
September 21, 2026UW Ophthalmology Residency Program Rises in National Rankings
The University of Wisconsin (UW) School of Medicine and Public Health’s ophthalmology residency program continues to earn national recognition, ranking among the nation’s top ophthalmology training programs in Doximity’s 2025-2026 Residency Navigator survey. Based on …
September 18, 2026DOVS @ AAO 2026
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 10, 2026Hidden Hero: How One Ophthalmology Resident’s Vision Created a Legacy of Service
Some of the most meaningful legacies begin quietly. They are not built for recognition or accolades, but from the simple conviction that one person can make a difference. Over time, those quiet acts of service …
September 8, 2026Two Weeks, Four Cities, One Global Mission: Eye Health for All
From Hyderabad to Madurai, then to Chennai and finally to New Delhi, University of Wisconsin Department of Ophthalmology and Visual Sciences (DOVS) Chair Terri Young, MD, MBA recently spent two weeks traveling throughout India to …
August 26, 2026Longest Running Cataract Extraction Training Course Brings Nationwide Learners to Madison
59 medical and veterinary residents, from 11 institutions nationwide participated in the annual 2-day phacoemulsification cataract extraction course at the Health Sciences Learning Center on August 14 and 15, 2026. The event was hosted jointly by the University of Wisconsin Department of Ophthalmology and Visual Sciences (DOVS), the University of Iowa, and the Medical College of Wisconsin.
August 25, 2026Dr. 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 …
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