With half of our faculty members dedicated to scientific and clinical research, the Department of Ophthalmology and Visual Sciences never falls short of new discoveries to report on. Our researchers cover a wide range of eye care areas, ranging from basic research to cellular and molecular immunology.
Big Data, Big Results: UW Selected as Member of IRIS Registry Analytics Consortium
Sep 05 2023
The department is now a member of the American Academy of Ophthalmology’s Intelligent Research in Sight (IRIS) Registry Analytics Consortium. This will allow the access to big data that has the potential to shape future scientific research.
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Dr. Julie Mares retires after 32 years of research and service
Aug 10 2023
Mares, a professor in the Department of Ophthalmology and Visual Sciences, retired from UW-Madison on July 14th after a lengthy career exploring the connections between food, a healthy lifestyle, genetics, and nutrition in preserving eye health.
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UW Researchers Will Develop Gene Editing Therapy to Treat Blindness
Jun 08 2023
A new study by UW researchers will test gene editing therapy to treat blindness. The collaborative project involves a team of ophthalmology researchers and biomedical engineers.
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Introducing the 2023 Kambara Symposium Keynote Speaker: Shiming Chen
Mar 03 2023
A highly accomplished vision scientist and expert in retinal disease will be the keynote speaker at the 2023 George Kambara, MD Vision Science Symposium on Friday, April 14.
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New Nanoparticles Deliver Therapy Brain-Wide, Edit Alzheimer’s Gene In Mice
Jan 20 2023
Researchers at UW–Madison have engineered silicone nanoparticles to cross the blood-brain barrier in mice to deliver brain-wide gene editing therapy for Alzheimer’s disease.
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Lab-Grown Retinal Eye Cells Open Door For Clinical Trials to Treat Blindness
Jan 05 2023
Retinal cells grown from stem cells can reach out and connect with neighbors, according to a new study, completing a “handshake” that may show the cells are ready for trials in humans with degenerative eye disorders.
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UW Researcher Receives Grant to Expand Knowledge of Molecules Regulating Retinal Function
Dec 19 2022
Mrinalini Hoon, PhD, has been granted a $150,000 Research to Prevent Blindness (RPB) Career Advancement Award.
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New Research May Shed Light on Impact of Toxic Metals on Aging Dogs
Dec 14 2022
New research led by a University of Wisconsin–Madison assistant professor could shed some light on whether toxic metals commonly found in and around the home could impact an older dog’s vision and overall health.
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UW-Madison Launches New Ophthalmology Tissue Biobank
Nov 30 2022
The University of Wisconsin Department of Ophthalmology and Visual Sciences (DOVS) has entered into a new partnership aimed at systematically collecting, storing, processing and distributing human eye tissue for research purposes.
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Introducing the 2022 Kambara Symposium Keynote Speaker: Maureen Neitz
Feb 02 2022
A highly accomplished vision scientist and expert in colorblindness has been announced as the keynote speaker for the 2022 George Kambara, MD Vision Science Symposium. Maureen Neitz, PhD is the Ray H. Hill Endowed Chair…
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Meet the Newest DOVS Faculty Member: Shaoqin (Sarah) Gong
Dec 29 2021
The UW Department of Ophthalmology and Visual Sciences is pleased to welcome Shaoqin (Sarah) Gong, PhD, as our newest faculty member. Gong comes to DOVS with more than 20 years of experience as a scientist,…
Read MoreMeasure for Measure
Jun 08 2020
“Dishonor not your eye By throwing it on any other object, Till you have heard me in my true complaint, And given me justice, justice, justice, justice!” – Isabella, Measure for Measure William Shakespeare Over…
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