Optometry and Optical Services

Providing patients with excellent eye care is the crux of what we do within the University of Wisconsin – Madison Department of Ophthalmology and Visual Sciences and our UW Health Eye Clinics, this encompasses the optometry service and optical shops at each location, which many in our community may not know we have. We invite you to learn more about our excellent care team and the many offerings from our in-house optical shops, then come see for yourself.

 

 

Our Optometry Team

Karina A. ConlinKarina A. Conlin, OD, FAAO

Karina A. Conlin, OD, FAAO

Clinical Optometrist, Clinical Adjunct Assistant Professor

Janet X. CushingJanet X. Cushing, OD

Janet X. Cushing, OD

Clinical Optometrist

Celeste K. JendCeleste K. Jend, OD

Celeste K. Jend, OD

Clinical Optometrist

Tracy A. KleinTracy A. Klein, OD

Tracy A. Klein, OD

Clinical Optometrist

Kevin D. KurtKevin D. Kurt, OD

Kevin D. Kurt, OD

Clinical Optometrist

Michele M. MartinMichele M. Martin, OD

Michele M. Martin, OD

Clinical Optometrist, Clinical Adjunct Assistant Professor

Sanbrita MondalSanbrita Mondal, OD

Sanbrita Mondal, OD

Clinical Optometrist, Clinical Adjunct Assistant Professor

Nayan R. PatelNayan R. Patel, OD

Nayan R. Patel, OD

Clinical Optometrist, Clinical Adjunct Assistant Professor

Richard W. PattersonRichard W. Patterson, OD

Richard W. Patterson, OD

Clinical Optometrist

Kelsey L. RickelsKelsey L. Rickels, OD

Kelsey L. Rickels, OD

Clinical Optometrist

Amy L. WalkerAmy L. Walker, OD, MBA, FAAO

Amy L. Walker, OD, MBA, FAAO

Clinical Optometrist, Co-Vice Chair of Clinical Affairs, Clinical Adjunct Assistant Professor

Amy Walker, OD, and Her Most Famous Patient

Feb 01 2019

When I was a young Air Force optometrist, I attended a seven-week leadership course at Maxwell Air Force Base in Montgomery, Alabama where I first learned of the World War II Tuskegee Airmen. The large auditorium…

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EyePrintPRO Scleral Contact Lenses Now Offered at UW Health Eye Clinics

Jan 18 2018

Karina Conlin, OD, and Amy Walker, OD, recently hosted Christine Sindt, OD, FAAO, to become certified to fit the new EyePrintPRO molded, scleral contact lens. Dr. Sindt is the Director of Contact Lens Services at…

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Our opticians and optometrists can detect eye damage that may not be noticed elsewhere.

In addition to the professional, comprehensive eye care services we provide, UW Health Optical Shops offer a wide selection of competitively priced frames and lenses conveniently located within each eye clinic. Walk in right after your ophthalmology appointment, or schedule an appointment today.

Whether you are looking for prescription glasses, sunglasses, contact lenses, specialty lenses or sport or safety goggles, we can turn your vision prescription into the perfect eyewear fit for you. Our board-certified opticians are part of UW Health’s eye care team and work with your doctor to ensure you achieve the best possible vision with your new eyewear. They will help you find the right shape, style and colors that look and feel great – you can even try them on virtually before you come in!

VIRTUAL OPTICAL SHOP

OUR OPTICAL OFFERINGS

Frames

We carry a large variety of frames; designer, new trends, popular styles and brand names such as Banana Republic, BCBG, Callaway, Costa, Flexon, Juicy Couture, Kate Spade, Marc Jacobs, Maui Jim, Modo, Nike, Silhouette, Tommy Hilfiger and many more.

Lenses

We offer high quality, digitally crafted leading brands and specialty lenses, including Crizal®, Transitions®, Varilux® and more, as well as unbranded and value options.

Contacts

We offer all disposable, RGP and specialty lenses at competitive prices. Most are also available to order online.

Scleral Lenses

We offer custom scleral lenses for patients with corneal irregularities.

Complementary Fittings

UW Health optical shops offer free fitting for eyewear you’ve purchased online, no matter where you bought your eyeglasses.

UW Health Optical Packages and Special Sales

We offer a variety of specials including value packages, premium packages, insurance discounts, multiple pair discounts, spring and fall eyewear event specials and more.

  • Value packages starting at $110
  • Ask about our second pair 50% off lenses discount
  • Sport and swim goggle packages available
  • A one-year warranty is included on all frames and lenses
  • University Station Pediatric keratoprosthesis Eden Oct. 10, 2016. (Photo © Andy Manis)

UPCOMING EYEWEAR EVENTS

These special trunk show-style events occur twice a year and offer a variety of exclusive styles a promotions for our patients. 

There are no upcoming events at this time.

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