Ophthalmology & Visual Sciences at the Eye Institute
Ophthalmology and Visual Sciences

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

The Medical College of Wisconsin Eye Institute, a national leader as a full-service academic ophthalmology center, is home to 35 physicians, 11 optometrists, and 7 faculty vision scientists whose mission is to improve, restore and preserve sight.

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About Us

Since we opened our doors more than 45 years ago, the Medical College of Wisconsin Eye Institute has been home to the clinics, surgical centers and research laboratories of the Department of Ophthalmology & Visual Sciences. 

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Ways To Give

With donor support, we remain among the preeminent eye research centers in the country and continue to generate vital information in the worldwide effort to cure blinding eye disease. 

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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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Contact Ophthalmology

For patient care inquires, call us at (414) 955-2020 or use MyChart. Email is for research and education inquiries only.

Eye Institute Location

925 N. 87th St.

Milwaukee, WI 53226

 

Appointments

(414) 955-2020

(414) 955-6166 (fax)

 

Continuing Medical Education

Taylor Schmidt

taschmidt@mcw.edu

(414) 955-2088

 

Medical Education Coordinator

Ophth-Residency@mcw.edu

 

Associate Director of Development - Ophthalmology

Sarah Walker

sarawalker@mcw.edu

Refer to Us - Consultation requests

Patient Referral Form (PDF)

Fax to (414) 955-0136

 

Emergent Requests

Within 48 hours call

(414) 955-2020

 

Research

Vesper Williams

vewilliams@mcw.edu

(414) 955-7862

 

Advanced Ocular Imaging Program

aoip@mcw.edu

(414) 955-2647

 

Eye Institute Executive Director (Administrator)

Shannon Dreier

sdreier@mcw.edu

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