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^{May 16, 2019}
AOIP researchers featured on the cover of the McPherson Eye Research Institute InSights Newsletter - Spring 2019
The newsletter story highlights the collaborative work associated with the recent NEI U24 grant awarded to Joe Carrol, PhD, and Jacque Duncan, MD, of UCSF.
The research team will develop, characterize and disseminate two promising animal model systems that are closer to human visual anatomy and function than current mouse and rat models: the 13-lined ground squirrel and the tree shrew, both cone-dominant animals.

AOIP alum, , recently joined the McPherson Eye Research Institute as a Morgridge Interdisciplinary Postdoctoral Fellow.

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May 6, 2019
Winner of the Members-in-Training (MIT) poster contest, Emily Patterson, PhD
Emily Patterson, PhD (postdoctoral fellow), presented her poster during the . Dr. Patterson's poster, “Differences in axial eye length and retinal structure between patients with achromatopsia and blue cone monochromacy,” won the contest in the Visual Psychophysics/Physiological Optics category. This was Dr. Patterson's third nomination and first win. Congratulations!

^{March 20, 2019}
Don't miss the AOIP contributions to ARVO 2019
Vision researchers from around the world gather every spring to share current research and learn from others. Members of the AOIP will be in Vancouver, BC, from April 28-May 2, 2019.

^{March 20, 2019}
Members-in-Training (MIT) poster contest includes an AOIP nomination
Emily Patterson, PhD (postdoctoral fellow), will present her poster during the on Tuesday, April 30 at the annual meeting in Vancouver, BC. Dr. Patterson's poster is titled, “Differences in axial eye length and retinal structure between patients with achromatopsia and blue cone monochromacy.”

^{November 20, 2018}
Congratulations Ben Sajdak, PhD
Ben Sajdak, PhD, successfully defended his doctoral dissertation “Assessing photoreceptor structure in cone-dominant animal models.”
Read one of his recent papers on 13-lined ground squirrels here [].

Ben Sajdak presenting a poster at 2017 research day
Ben Sajdak (right) shares his poster, "Retinal remodeling throughout hibernation in the 13-lined ground squirrel," with Ryan Vogel, MD, a former 果冻影院 ophthalmology resident.
Research Day photos courtesy Andy Manis and the University of Wisconsin Department of Ophthalmology and Visual Sciences.

^{November 5, 2018}
果冻影院 researchers part of national effort to develop regenerative treatments for blindness
The National Eye Institute’s Audacious Goal Initiative for Regenerative Medicine has awarded Joseph Carroll, PhD, a grant to develop new research models to advance treatments for blinding conditions such as glaucoma, age-related macular degeneration, retinitis pigmentosa and other degenerative eye diseases.

^{June 29, 2018}
Summer in the AOIP means new members
Read more about the graduate and summer students on our students page. In addition, new staff have joined our team.

^{March 28, 2018}
Don't miss the AOIP contributions to ARVO 2018
Vision researchers from around the world gather every spring to share current research and learn from others. Members of the AOIP will be in Honolulu, Hawaii, from April 30-May 3, 2018.

^{March 28, 2018}
Members-in-Training (MIT) poster contest includes two AOIP nominations
Emily Patterson, PhD (postdoctoral fellow), and Rebecca Mastey, will present their posters during the on May 1st at the annual meeting in Honolulu, Hawaii. Dr. Patterson’s poster compares metrics for quantifying the human rod photoreceptor mosaic. Ms. Mastey’s poster characterizes the retinal structure in ATF6-associated achromatopsia.

^{December 15, 2017}
Joe Carroll Receives 2018 ARVO Foundation/Pfizer Ophthalmics Carl Camras Translational Research Award
Dr. Carroll has been selected to receive a 2018 ARVO Foundation/Pfizer Ophthalmics Carl Camras Translational Research Award. This prestigious award, established in 2010 and supported by Pfizer Ophthalmics through the ARVO Foundation for Eye Research, recognizes up to three young investigators annually who are working in areas of translational research and have exhibited excellence in research and their fundamental scientific discoveries, concepts and novel technologies.

^{October 9, 2017}
Ophthalmology postdoc named ARVO At-large Member-in-Training Trustee
Emily J. Patterson, PhD, postdoctoral fellow with the 果冻影院 Department of Ophthalmology & Visual Science鈥檚 Advanced Ocular Imaging Program (AOIP), has been selected to serve on the Association for Research in Vision and Ophthalmology (ARVO) Board of Trustees as the next At-Large Member-in-Training Trustee.

^{June 16, 2017}
Ophthalmology Research Day
Wisconsin鈥檚 future ophthalmologists and vision scientists gathered at the University of Wisconsin-Madison on June 16 to share highlights from their studies over the past year for Ophthalmology Research Day.

^{July 11, 2017}
Dr. Dennis Han recognized with the American Academy of Ophthalmology Life Achievement Honor Award
Dennis P. Han, MD, Jack A. and Elaine D. Klieger Professor of Ophthalmology, has earned the American Academy of Ophthalmology (AAO) Life Achievement Honor Award for his career-long commitment to 鈥渁dvancing the profession and positively impacting patients鈥� eye health,鈥� according to the AAO.

^{June 6, 2017}
Ben Sajdak receives poster award at 果冻影院 Graduate Student Symposium
On Tuesday, May 16, 2017 the Graduate Student Association (GSA) hosted its first Graduate Student Symposium at the Harley-Davidson Museum. The symposium drew more than 115 current 果冻影院 graduate students.

Ben Sajdak, AOIP graduate student, received a best poster award for his poster, "Retinal Remodeling Throughout Hibernation in the 13-Lined Ground Squirrel." (PDF)

^{June 5, 2017}
Melissa Wilk, PhD, receives dissertation award at 果冻影院 graduation
At the 2017 果冻影院 Commencement Ceremony, AOIP alum Melissa Wilk, PhD, received the Friends of 果冻影院 Doctor of Philosophy Dissertation Award for her dissertation, "Using Imaging and Genetics to Characterize Visual System Structure Across the Pigmentation Spectrum."

Funded by NIH and Vision for Tomorrow, Dr. Wilk's work led to multiple publications and conference appearances during her time with the AOIP. Currently, Dr. Wilk is a postdoctoral researcher at HudsonAlpha Institute for Biotechnology.

^{April 24, 2017}
Join the Eye Institute at Wisconsin VisionWalk 2017
On Sunday, May 21, 2017, the Eye Institute "Jed-Eyes" will participate in the 9th annual Foundation Fighting Blindness (FFB) Wisconsin VisionWalk on Milwaukee's Lakefront.

^{April 6, 2017}
Members-in-Training (MIT) poster contest includes two AOIP nominations
Emily Patterson, PhD (postdoctoral fellow), and Erica Woertz (graduate student), will present their posters during the on May 9th at the annual meeting in Baltimore, MD. Dr. Patterson鈥檚 poster describes the genotype, clinical phenotype and cone structure in subjects with a clinical diagnosis of blue cone monochromacy (BCM) and mutations in the OPN1LW /OPN1MW gene array. Ms. Woertz鈥檚 poster examines the relationship between cone density (CD) and Vernier acuity (VA) in human albinism.

^{March 24, 2017}
View the AOIP contributions to ARVO 2017
Vision researchers from around the world gather every spring to share current research and learn from others. Members of the AOIP will be in Baltimore, MD, May 7-11.

^{August 2, 2016}
果冻影院 researchers lead imaging study of patients with genetic color vision disorder in advance of AGTC gene therapy clinical trials
The initial results of the imaging study, which appear in the , show that high-resolution adaptive optics imaging could help physicians determine the potential effectiveness of these new gene therapies on various patients.

^{August 1, 2016}
Welcome new AOIP members
Each summer brings a brand new group of dedicated people to the AOIP for research and learning, and this season has been no different. This outstanding group has already become an important part of the AOIP and the extended vision science community, with diverse work encompassing many aspects of vision research in an imaging lab.

^{July 1, 2016}
Vision science on display at 2016 Ophthalmology Research Day
Members of the ophthalmology departments from 果冻影院 and UW-Madison were treated to presentations by department fellows and two poster sessions highlighting the work of PhD students, postdocs and staff from both institutions. The research covered topics in visual acuity, retina disease, glaucoma, eyelid trauma, color vision, cataract surgery and ocular imaging.

^{June 6, 2016}
Eye Institute "Optic Nerds" participate in successful VisionWalk
Eye Institute representatives including many AOIP members combined to form the largest group participating in the annual FFB VisionWalk on Milwaukee's Lakefront. Kimberly Stepien, MD, VisionWalk medical chair, and her family participated in the 3.2 mile walk which raises funds for vision research.

^{May 16, 2016}
果冻影院 researchers find “color-correcting glasses” don’t live up to the hype
Summer research student Rebecca Mastey, under the direction of Emily Patterson, PhD, tested genetically confirmed red-green CVD men and gave them the Color Assessment and Diagnosis test with and without the color-correcting glasses. The results were presented in a poster May 1, 2016, at the annual meeting of the Association for Research in Vision and Ophthalmology in Seattle.

^{April 26, 2016}
Join the Eye Institute at Wisconsin VisionWalk 2016
Wisconsin VisionWalk is a great way to show support for the Eye Institute’s patients and the community, have some fun with our colleagues and their families, raise funds to support vision research and get a little exercise.

^{March 24, 2016}
AOIP members and collaborators prepare for ARVO 2016
Vision researchers from around the world gather at this conference every spring to share current research and learn from others. Members of the AOIP will be in Seattle, WA, April 30-May 5. View the detailed schedule of our papers and posters.

^{January 11, 2016}
Grant award aims to help improve vision health for Wisconsin’s children
Deborah Costakos, MD, MS, and community partner Prevent Blindness Wisconsin are recipients of an 果冻影院 Advancing a Healthier Wisconsin Endowment award. The partners will develop and conduct vision screenings in multiple settings, including nine Milwaukee Public Schools. They aim to increase awareness of eye health and thus improve children’s vision health access and outcomes in the long-term.

^{December 21, 2015}
Joseph Carroll, PhD, appointed to advisory board for Ireland's Fighting Blindness
is an Irish, patient-led organization that funds research for the treatment and cure of vision loss. The Medical and Scientific Advisory Board (MSAB) advises the directors of Fighting Blindness by appraising new grant applications and monitoring programs for the organization. Dr. Carroll and the other board members will offer recommendations regarding research policies and strategic plans.

^{September 24, 2015}
Alfredo Dubra, PhD, appears in 果冻影院 Hispanic Heritage Month video
Dr. Dubra, a native of Uruguay, discusses his research, the personal reasons behind his career choice, and what he would like his professional legacy to be.

^{September 11, 2015}
Chris' presentation entitled “Longitudinal measurement of cone density in congenital achromatopsia” earned the top trainee award as well as a monetary prize. Pictured left Chris Langlo, Joseph Carroll, PhD, and Emily Patterson, BSc, PhD

^{September 11, 2015}
AOIP members share their recent achievements in the AOIP Mirror
Highlights this year include multiple NEI grants, faculty promotions and student and publication awards.

^{September 3, 2015}
AOIP and National Organization for Albinism and Hypopigmentation (NOAH) co-host a mini-conference for albinism at 果冻影院
The 果冻影院 hosted a NOAH mini conference on August 1, 2015 in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. Attendees heard from experts in albinism, including Dr. Brian Brooks from the National Institutes of Health, Dr. Murray Brilliant from Marshfield Clinic, and Dr. Gail Summers from the University of Minnesota.

^{August 3, 2015}
Medical student Ben Liu inducted into GHHS-果冻影院 chapter
果冻影院 inducted 32 medical students into the Gold Humanism Honor Society (GHHS) in a July ceremony. Ben and fellow inductees were recognized for demonstrating humanistic attributes within the field of medicine.

^{July 16, 2015}
Students join AOIP for summer research programs
Research grants contribute to learning opportunities for these students. Projects vary from engineering AOSLO parts to characterizing normal blood vessel density in the retina.

^{July 8, 2015}
AOIP paper receives 2015 Garland W. Clay Award
The paper “Adaptive Optics Retinal Imaging: Emerging Clinical Applications,” was awarded the 2 by the American Academy of Optometry. This award is presented to the author or authors of the manuscript published in Optometry and Vision Science that has been most widely cited in the world of scientific literature in the preceding five years. Authors of this paper were former AOIP members: Pooja Godara and Adam M. Dubis, AOIP collaborators: Austin Roorda, and Jacque L. Duncan, and AOIP co-director: Joseph Carroll.

^{July 2, 2015}
Ben's undergraduate education and research conducted at UW-Oshkosh focused his interest in vision research. Pursuing his PhD in the Neuroscience Doctoral Program within the AOIP, Ben applies his biology background towards the search for biomarkers in neurodegenerative diseases such as glaucoma and Alzheimer’s disease. He is also at the forefront of expanding the use of adaptive optics at 果冻影院 to study retinal metabolic changes during hibernation.

^{June 2, 2015}
The first publication of cone photoreceptor inner segment images in the living retina gained the attention of many IOVS readers. The AOIP imaging research team contributed to new understanding and visualization of the photoreceptors through the split-detector technique.

^{May 18, 2015}
Alfredo Dubra, PhD, to expand in-vivo retinal imaging capabilities
Alfredo Dubra, PhD, has been awarded a five year R01 grant from the National Eye Institute to develop core technology for non-invasive retinal imaging at the microscopic scale using multiple wavelengths of light.

^{April 17, 2015}
“Star Pupils” to walk in FFB VisionWalk, Sunday May 17
In our fifth year of participation, the Eye Institute is very proud to be a sponsor and participate as a team in the VisionWalk.

^{April 3, 2015}
AOIP members share their current research at ARVO's annual meeting
Annual vision science conference highlights research collaborations around the world. View the detailed schedule of AOIP posters and presentations here.

^{April 2, 2015}
Partnership pushes efforts to cure achromatopsia forward
Collaboration of researchers, patients, and funding agencies sets the stage for gene therapy trial to treat achromatopsia in humans.

^{March 26, 2015}
Three 果冻影院 medical students match in ophthalmology residency programs
Students cite the strength of the 果冻影院 medical education program, including research opportunities in the AOIP, as an important contribution to their successful residency matches in ophthalmology.

^{March 4, 2015}
Judy Kim, MD, named vice chair of DRCR.net
Dr. Kim began her three year term as Vice Chair of the Diabetic Retinopathy Clinical Research network in January.
Supported by her colleagues at the Eye Institute, Dr. Kim has been the principal investigator of DRCR.net trials for 果冻影院 since 2002.

^{January 12, 2015}
Vision scientists to explore causes of vision loss in albinism
The 果冻影院 (果冻影院) has received a four-year, $2 million grant from the National Institutes of Health’s National Eye Institute to study the specific parts of the visual system responsible for vision loss in albinism.

^{November 2014}
AOIP researchers to develop adaptive optics retinal imaging tool for National Eye Institute
Alfredo Dubra, PhD, and Joseph Carroll, PhD, will assist Johnny Tam, PhD, of the National Eye Institute (NEI) in development of an Adaptive Optics Scanning Light Ophthalmoscope used to accelerate the testing and treatment of eye diseases.

^{November 2014}
Judy E. Kim, MD, and medical students highlight a new telemedicine program in Milwaukee
Telemedicine to Improve Eye Health among Latinos (TIEHL) is featured in this video including 果冻影院 medical students, Matt Braza and Nathan Mathews.

^{October 2014}
Medical student receives award for AOIP summer research project
Poster contest winners 果冻影院 Edward Randerson, M2 summer research fellow, presented his poster, In Vivo AOSLO Imaging of Retinal Detachment Associated Pathology, at the annual Medical Student Research Day Poster Session at 果冻影院. His presentation placed among the top 10 candidate posters for which he received a $500 prize. Pictured with the other winners, Edward is located in the back row, 2nd from the right.

^{September 26, 2014}
Vision research benefits from adaptive optics imaging with new technique
Foundation Fighting Blindness highlights an AOIP developed technique called split-detection AOSLO in a recent online article. The technique provides high-contrast imaging of microscopic retinal structures previously unseen in vivo, such as the photoreceptor inner segment mosaic.

^{August 29, 2014}
AOIP members share their recent achievements in the AOIP Mirror
Faculty, staff and students share the results of a year of dedication and hard work in the AOIP.

^{August 29, 2014}
AOIP increases research capability with 3D printing
AOIP recently acquired a 3D printer used to print parts for adaptive optics instruments. Alfredo Dubra, PhD, discusses what this technology brings to the program's development.

^{July 7, 2014}
Jonathon Young receives a Summer Student Fellowship from Fight For Sight
Adaptive optics ophthalmoscopy provides a safe, non-invasive way to take images of individual capillaries and blood vessels in the human eye. Jon's project aims to enhance the quality of these images by optimizing the split-detection geometry, which will improve our ability to detect vascular pathology. This will provide new opportunities to diagnose and treat diabetic retinopathy sooner, and more effectively follow a patient's response to treatment.

^{June 12, 2014}
Dr. Judy Kim inducted into American Ophthalmological Society
The AOS is limited to 275 active members and has included most of the notable luminaries in ophthalmology over the years.

^{May 19, 2014}
Dr. Carroll addressed approximately 5,000 people at the Kress Events Center, UW-Green Bay on Saturday, May 17th. Photo courtesy of UW-Green Bay.

^{May 12, 2014}
Foundation Fighting Blindness Wisconsin VisionWalk 2014
On Sunday, May 18, 2014, the Eye Institute "Count Maculas" will be participating in the 6th annual Foundation Fighting Blindness (FFB) Wisconsin VisionWalk on Milwaukee's Lakefront.

^{April 4, 2014}
AOIP@ARVO/ISIE Imaging Conference 2014
World wide collaborations presented at the ARVO 2014 annual meeting. View the detailed schedule of AOIP events here.

^{February 25, 2014}
Pioneering eye care benefits generations
AOIP members, Alfredo Dubra, PhD, and Thomas B. Connor, MD, describe sight saving laser eye surgery for diabetic retinopathy.

^{January 12, 2014}
Dr. Jones' current and future thoughts on adaptive optics are the topic of this blog highlighted by his visit to AOIP.

^{January 9, 2014}
Drs. Joseph Carroll and David Dimmock Named to "40 Under 40" List
Milwaukee Business Journal's annual list recognizing young professionals includes AOIP's Joseph Carroll, PhD.

^{October 29, 2013}
Fluorescein angiography and adaptive optics together reveal fine details of retinal blood vessels
AOIP co-director, Alfredo Dubra, PhD, and collaborators discuss emerging retinal imaging techniques in a National Eye Institute news brief.

^{October 24, 2013}
果冻影院 Board of Trustees approves endowed faculty chair
Joseph Carroll, PhD, was awarded the Richard O. Schultz, MD/Ruth Works Professorship in Ophthalmology.

^{October 14, 2013}
Joseph Carroll, PhD, appointed to Investigative Ophthalmology and Visual Science editorial board
As an editorial board member, Dr. Carroll will edit manuscripts, choose reviewers, evaluate reviews, and make recommendations to the editor.

^{October 11, 2013}
Researchers strive to save sight of preemies
AOIP faculty members, Deborah M. Costakos, MD, MS and Joseph Carroll, PhD, collaborate to detect changes in the retina that may signal retinopathy of prematurity, a blinding disease in infants.

^{August 15, 2013}
AOIP builds adaptive optics scanning ophthalmoscope at University College London
The recent installation brings cutting edge high-resolution ocular imaging technology to UCL and Moorfields Eye Hospital.

^{August 6, 2013}
AOIP members share their recent achievements in the AOIP Mirror
AOIP faculty and staff continue to serve prominent roles in the medical community. A recent example, Jonathan Skarie, MD, received the Jessica S. Lin Award for Clinical Excellence by a Resident Physician.

^{June 11, 2013}
Estate gift from former patient funds diabetic retinopathy, other vision research at 果冻影院
Dr. Judy E. Kim's research initiatives include innovative treatments, advanced imaging and improved screening.

^{June 6, 2013}

Listen to the podcast of Mitch Teich's interview with Joseph Carroll, PhD.

^{June 4, 2013}
Catherine and Walter Lindsay Fund grant supports collaborative eye imaging program
A charitable fund with a history of helping the visually impaired is providing $100,000 to the AOIP.

^{May 19, 2013}
Foundation Fighting Blindness Vision Walk - Milwaukee
The Eye Institute "Globe Trotters" participated in the Foundation Fighting Blindness (FFB) 5th annual VisionWalk on Milwaukee's Lakefront.

^{May 4-9, 2013}
AOIP @ ARVO/ISIE Imaging Conference - Seattle, WA
The AOIP had a strong 2013 presence at the ISIE and ARVO meetings. View the detailed schedule of AOIP abstracts here.

^{April 18, 2013}
Glaucoma Research Foundation renews support for Alfredo Dubra, PhD, and the Catalyst for a Cure team.
Four ophthalmic research programs collaborate in efforts to identify novel biomarkers for glaucoma.

^{October 25, 2012}
Peters Foundation renews support of AOIP
The R.D. and Linda Peters Foundation has long supported innovation at the 果冻影院 Eye Institute. Its latest gift of $50,000 to the Advanced Ocular Imaging Program is no exception.

^{October 12, 2012}
Fluorescence angiography AOSLO imaging demonstrated at NYEEI
Funding from the Marrus Family Foundation allowed the AOIP to develop an adaptive optics scanning light ophthalmoscope capable of fluorescence angiography in the lab of Dr. Richard Rosen.

^{October 4, 2012}
Nathan Mathews wins 果冻影院 poster award
AOIP medical student, Nathan Mathews, was one of 8 winners of the 2012 Dr. Michael J. Dunn poster award presented for his work as part of the Medical Student Summer Research Program. Nathan did his summer research in the AOIP under the guidance of Dr. Judy Kim.

^{September 14, 2012}
Champalimaud Award given to David Williams, PhD
Post-doctoral mentor of both Alfredo Dubra, PhD, and Joseph Carroll, PhD, wins the Ant贸nio Champalimaud Vision Award for major breakthroughs in vision science.

^{September 1, 2012}
AOIP welcomes new members
2012 saw the recruitment of a number of new members to the AOIP.

^{July 30, 2012}
Adaptive Optics revolutionizes ocular imaging
Joseph Carroll, PhD, and Alfredo Dubra, PhD explain how they are using an advanced technology to take extremely detailed images of the retina.

^{July 23, 2012}
The 果冻影院 receives $2.9 million core grant for vision research
This five鈥搚ear, $2.9 million dollar grant from the National Institutes of Health鈥檚 National Eye Institute marks the 35th consecutive year of funding in support of the vision research programs at the 果冻影院 Eye.

^{July 9, 2012}
Researchers to study causes and treatments of blindness
The 果冻影院 received a grant of $110,000 from Research to Prevent Blindness (RPB) to support research on the causes, treatment, and prevention of blinding diseases.

^{June 11, 2012}
Alfredo Dubra, PhD, receives Research to Prevent Blindness & Glaucoma Research Foundation funding
AOIP co-director, Alfredo Dubra, PhD, received a $600,000 Catalyst for a Cure grant from the Glaucoma Research Foundation and a $250,000 Career Development Award from Research to Prevent Blindness.

^{June 1, 2012}
Joseph Carroll, PhD, recognized as an outstanding medical student teacher
Recommended by 果冻影院 students and voted on by the College鈥檚 Curriculum and Evaluation Committee, Joseph Carroll was recognized for his excellence in teaching during the 2011-2012 academic year.

^{May 1, 2012}
The sound of color
Joseph Carroll, PhD, discusses new gene therapies and other treatments to restore visual function with his comments in The Scientist.

^{April 1, 2012}
Mara Goldberg wins award for ophthalmic photography
AOIP biomedical photographer, Mara Goldberg, was a 1st place winner at the Ophthalmic Photographers' Society 2012 ophthalmic photography exhibit for her "Stargardt's Syndrome Autofluorescence" photo.

^{February 1, 2012}
Joseph Carroll, PhD, receives Alcon Research Institute Young Investigator Award
AOIP co-Director, Joseph Carroll, PhD, has been named one of eight individuals to receive the Alcon Research Institute Young Investigator Award. This prestigious award is intended to encourage and promote the early career development of clinicians and scientists entering research in vision and ophthalmology.

^{September 1, 2011}
果冻影院鈥檚 alumni news magazine features Joseph Carroll, PhD
Joseph Carroll, PhD, describes adaptive optics and highlights the clinical utility of the technology.

^{August 1, 2011}
Historic first images of rod photoreceptors
Joseph Carroll, PhD, and Alfredo Dubra, PhD explain how they are using an advanced technology to take extremely detailed images of the retina.

^{November 6, 2010}
AOIP hosts "Advances in Ocular Imaging" meeting
Clinicians and vision scientists from around the country descended on Milwaukee, WI to hear about the latest advances in ocular imaging.