Ophthalmology and Visual Sciences

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The UW Department of Ophthalmology and Visual Sciences has been recognized as a leader in patient care, research and education. Our physicians, optometrists and researchers are dedicated to preventing vision loss and disability.

As an academic health care system, the University of Wisconsin Department of Ophthalmology and Visual Sciences trains residents and fellows, as well as providing clinical experience to medical students. These learners strengthen the future of ophthalmology by helping train providers as well as providing leading-edge health care to our patients.