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Department of Ophthalmology and Visual Sciences

The Department of Ophthalmology and Visual Sciences at the University of Wisconsin-Madison has been recognized as a leader in patient care, research and education. The department's physicians, optometrists and researchers are dedicated to preventing vision loss and disability.

As an academic health care system within the UW School of Medicine and Public Health, the Department of Ophthalmology and Visual Sciences trains residents and fellows, and provides clinical experience to medical students. These learners strengthen the future of ophthalmology by helping train physicians as well as providing leading-edge health care to patients.

Ophthalmology and Visual Sciences Information at ophth.wisc.edu

Education

• Ophthalmology Residency
• Ophthalmology Fellowship
• Ophthalmology Medical Student Training
• Ophthalmic Pathology Training
• Orthoptic Program 

Research

• Eye Research Institute
• Fundus Photograph Reading Center
• Ophthalmology Clinical Trials
• Stem Cell Research for Blinding Disorders
• Vision Research Core
• Wisconsin Lions Research Laboratory

Patient Care Information at www.uwhealth.org

• Eye Care Services Home
• Cataract Care
• Laser (Refractive) Eye Surgery
• Low Vision Service
• Pediatric Ophthalmology