A Tradition of Care
Ophthalmologists from the University of Wisconsin have been studying eye diseases and offering specialized patient care since 1925. Our staff includes sub-specialists who are national leaders in treating glaucoma, diabetic retinopathy, eye tumors, macular degeneration and other eye diseases, and our opticians and ophthalmologists also provide routine and preventive eye care. Whatever your referral needs may be, our UW doctors work closely with local eye care professionals, extending the access to eye care that patients from your practice can receive.
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 throughout the country.
We are available for consults and are completing new patient evaluations both virtually and in person. Beginning in March 2020, we have dramatically increased our capacity for telehealth and video visits, and we are pleased to be able to use this platform as we continue to partner with you in caring for patients. Read more about our response to COVID-19 here.
Our Eye Doctors
Research-driven medicine committed to patient eye care
Our eye doctors are committed to providing the best possible outcomes for each and every patient they serve. Experience academic medicine in action when you visit our doctors at a convenient UW Health Eye Clinic in or around Madison.
Low Vision
Enhancing and improving visual function
Low Vision Services are available at our University Station location. We provide services to enhance or improve visual function with magnifiers, telescopes, electronic devices, lighting and contrast. Our services include a low vision evaluation with Sanbrita Mondal, OD, with recommendations for low vision aids and various resources for living your best life with low vision.
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Eye Pathology Laboratory
Expert reports by internationally recognized eye pathologists
The UW Eye Pathology Lab is the only dedicated eye pathology lab in Wisconsin and one of only a handful of dedicated eye laboratories in the nation. Referring pathologists and ophthalmologists benefit from concise, comprehensive, and timely lab reports from eye pathologists who are expertly trained and dedicated exclusively to the evaluation and assessment of ocular and adnexal tissue.
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Electrophysiology and Color Vision Testing
Objective evaluation of visual system functioning
Our Outer Retinal Function Tests demonstrate the functional integrity of the mid- and outer-retinal layers and retinal pigment layer to light stimuli under conditions of light and dark adaptation, and subsequent tests in the Higher Visual Pathways by VEP list can be done to evaluate the responses of the more central visual portion of the visual system. We also offer 100 Hue and Lantern testing for color vision.
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Scleral Contact Lenses
Breaking the mold with corneal disease treatment
Dr. Karina Conlin and Dr. Amy Walker are the scleral contact lens experts at UW Health. They work closely with cornea service faculty who recommend scleral lenses for the treatment of various corneal conditions. Drs. Conlin and Walker are now certified in providing EyePrintPRO™ molded scleral devices—making UW Health Eye Clinics only one of two locations in the state to offer this service.
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Referral Hotline Number
The following numbers are available to referring doctors only for easy, direct communication and appointment making. Patients should be directed toward the general clinic numbers for comments and questions.
Dane County: (608) 263-7171
Outside Dane County: (800) 446-0395
Fax: (608) 265-8060
UW Health Eye Clinic – Rockford: (815) 399-1141
UW Health Eye Clinic – Rockford Fax: (815) 397-7816
After Hours and Emergency Referrals
For emergency referral or urgent problems after regular business hours, please consult the UW Hospital and Clinic MedCom numbers listed below:
Madison area: (608) 263-6796
Throughout Wisconsin: (800) 472-0111
Outside Wisconsin: (800) 343-0111
Media, Publications and Resources
The department has referral tablets with listings of all locations and providers, as well as brochures and maps describing our breadth of eye care services. For questions, comments or concerns about eye care services, please contact Bianca Johnson at bljohnson26@wisc.edu.