At the University of Wisconsin–Madison Department of Ophthalmology and Visual Sciences, our focus is saving sight on a global scale. Our commitment to stopping the progression of blinding diseases starts with the empowerment and care of individuals. Our mission is to save vision through strong educational programs, leading research discoveries, and compassionate patient care.
Your Vision, Our Mission: Global Leaders in Saving Sight
Cutting Edge Research
Our laboratories are at the forefront of innovation, pushing boundaries and unlocking new frontiers at one of the most renowned research institutions in the world.
People First Culture
We prioritize the well-being and growth of every individual, in support of a welcoming environment where talents are nurtured, ideas flourish, and collaboration thrives. Together, we can make a profound impact on global vision health.
World Class Education
With state-of-the-art facilities and a commitment to fostering a collaborative learning environment, we stand at the forefront of ophthalmic education, training and empowering the next generation of eye care leaders.
IT STARTS WITH OUR DEEP-SEATED DESIRE
TO FIGHT BLINDNESS WHEREVER IT EXISTS.
It builds daily with the power of a team that recites the mantra, “Why not?” It ends with our unwavering commitment to you and yours. As an exemplary leader in vision care, research, and scholarship – the University of Wisconsin–Madison Department of Ophthalmology and Visual Sciences is the place for transformative impact. We encourage you to explore our new website and learn about our initiatives – new and sustained – that fuel our mission to save sight locally and globally.
Annual Report
Our department has been a leader in advancing vision science, patient care, and education for more than 50 years. Learn more about our impact and recent achievements in our latest annual report.
Upcoming Events
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April
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April 10George Kambara, MD Vision Sciences SymposiumIn-person event12:00 AM, 1335 Health Sciences Learning Center
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April 17Ophthalmology Grand Rounds – In-PersonDolly Ann Padovani-Claudio, MD, PhD, University of Michigan, “Finding Common Ground to Understand Diseases and Advance Patient Care”
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May
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May 15Frontiers in Vision Research + Ophthalmology Grand Rounds – In-PersonKrzysztof (Kris) Palczewski, PhD, University of California-Irvine
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June
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June 26
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