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 UW Health Eye Clinic Locations
A Tradition of Care Ophthalmologists from the University of Wisconsin have been caring for patients and studying eye diseases since 1925. Our staff includes doctors who do routine and preventive eye care, as well as specialists who are national leaders in treating glaucoma, diabetic retinopathy, eye tumors, and other diseases. In addition to developing sight-saving tests and treatments, department members are also studying the way the eye changes with age, improving corneal transplantation and providing advanced training for ophthalmologists from throughout the country. The Eye Exam When you visit the clinic, you'll receive a complete eye examination. During the process, you may be seen by a nurse, an ophthalmic technician, or a resident physician in addition to your ophthalmologist. Be sure to bring your current glasses and/or contact lenses with you. Also, bring along records of your previous care, including information about treatments and surgeries. The exam begins with a review of your medical history. Once this is completed, a member of the clinic's staff will test your vision; check the pressure in your eyes; examine your eyes for cataracts, corneal clarity, glaucoma, tumors, and retinal disease, and address any other concerns or problems. Because a thorough exam takes time, plan to spend several hours at the clinic. If you wish, you may have a friend or relative join you in the exam room. Your doctor may need to dilate your pupils during the process to get a better look at the inside of your eyes. If so, you will receive eye drops that will make your eyes sensitive to light and will make reading or doing close work difficult. Because the drops take 20 to 40 minutes to work, you may wish to bring a radio with headphones to help you pass the time. Your eyes will stay dilated for three to six hours, so you will need to wear sunglasses when leaving the building. Although the clinic can provide free, disposable sunglasses, you may wish to bring your own. The drops do not affect your distance vision. However, you may wish to take part of the day off work and arrange for a ride home. After the exam, your doctor will explain his or her findings and may refer you to specialist within the clinic. Because our doctors are also teachers, they believe in preventive education. Along with learning the results of tests, you'll learn to detect early signs of eye problems. In addition, your doctor will set up a schedule for follow-up visits Most surgical procedures, including outpatient procedures such as cataract removal and refractive corneal surgery, are performed at nearby UW Hospital and Clinics. Our staff can arrange for your visit. Your Insurance Coverage Many UW Health Eye Clinic services are covered by health insurance. You may wish to check your policy or speak with your provider before your visit to determine which ones are covered. If you are an HMO member, please make sure you have prior authorization before arriving at the clinic. The UW Health Eye Clinic accepts Medicare assignment, which means Medicare pays 80 percent of the fee. Whatever your coverage, please be sure to bring your insurance and/or Medicare care with you. If you have questions about insurance or billing, please call the hospital billing office at (608) 262-2221. Making an Appointment You may make an appointment by calling the location nearest you. Emergencies If you have an emergency, call (608) 263-7171. If you phone after clinic hours, your call will be directed to the UW Hospital and Clinics paging operator who will connect you with the physician on duty. 2880 University Avenue
Located at University Station, 2880 University Avenue, in Madison, the UW Health Eye Clinic-University Station is the main clinic of the UW Department of Ophthalmology and Visual Sciences and offers consultation, diagnosis, treatment and surgical management of numerous eye disorders and diseases, including:
Because we're committed to research on new ways to treat eye diseases, we combine the best in standard treatment with the opportunity to participate in studies of new medications and procedures. Other Services: The UW Health Eye Clinic-University Station also has:
780 Regent Street
Located at 780 Regent Street, next door to the Kohl Center in Madison, WI, Madison Eye Associates offers convenient access to quality eye care. Services include:
Making an Appointment You may make an appointment by calling (608) 257-4286. 5249 East Terrace Dr.
Located at 5249 East Terrrace Drive on the east side of Madison, the UW Health East Eye Clinic offers one-stop convenient care. Services include
Making an Appointment You may make an appointment by calling (608) 265-1270. West Clinic (608) 265-7730 Hours: Monday-Friday, 8:30am-5:00pm
Services include:
2349 Deming Way (608) 824-3937 Hours: Monday-Friday, 8:30am-5:00pm
Services include:
Freeport, IL Freeport Memorial Hospital
Mercy Clinic-East
Mauston, WI UW Health Specialty Clinic
Menasha, WI Affinity Ophthalmology Office
Reedsburg, WI Dr. Joseph Prell, Optometrist
Rockford, IL Retina Consultants of UWMF
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