Welcome to the Medical College of Wisconsin Department of Ophthalmology and Visual Sciences

Improve, restore, and preserve sight

The Medical College of Wisconsin Eye Institute, a national leader as a full-service academic ophthalmology center, is home to more than 50 faculty members made up of physicians, optometrists, and vision scientists whose mission is to improve, restore and preserve sight.

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The Medical College of Wisconsin Eye Institute is home to the clinics, surgical centers, and research laboratories of the Department of Ophthalmology & Visual Sciences.

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Ophthalmic Education

[Through our medical student, residency, fellowship and didactic programs, we are teaching regional doctors as well as the next generation of eye care providers, researchers and surgeons.

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Advancing Eye Care

As a regional source for state-of-the-art medical knowledge about eye disease and treatment, our doctors are recognized nationally and internationally for advances in eye care.

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Translational Vision Research

As a leader in clinical and translational research, vision science research at MCW supports a solid platform for innovation, collaboration and discovery.

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Eye Institute At a Glance

Years since the opening of the Eye Institute

SE Wisconsin’s only Level 1 Trauma Center

Laboratories dedicated to vision research

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Clinical and Research Trainees

Our Program

Since we opened our doors more than 45 years ago, the Medical College of Wisconsin Eye Institute brings together the highest quality vision care, cutting-edge research, and educational leadership to change lives, restore independence, and ease suffering through improved treatments and earlier diagnosis of eye diseases. Here, our physicians and scientists are dedicated to treating patients, training the next generation of ophthalmologists and conducting basic science and clinical research aimed at improving outcomes for patients and their families.

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Currently Enrolling Research Studies

Our research would not be possible without the participation of our volunteers, who share their time to help us advance clinical and surgical care through vision research. We currently have several enrolling studies and welcome you to learn more or sign up to participate in our research.

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Events

We host a variety of educational events throughout the year. Our events include annual symposiums, monthly Grand Rounds and various vision science meetings and lectures.

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Support the Eye Institute

The Eye Institute remains among the preeminent eye research centers in the country and continue to generate vital information in the worldwide effort to cure blinding eye disease because of the generous support of our donors. To learn more about how you can support the Eye Institute, visit our Giving page.

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Meet Our Team

We are able to provide exceptional patient care, educate the next generation of physicians, and discover advancements in medicine because of the people that make up our team.

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