UW Health Eye Clinic Locations

General Patient Information

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.

UW Health University Station Clinics

2880 University Avenue
Madison, WI 53705

Adults: (608) 263-7171
Pediatrics & Adult Strabismus: (608) 263-6414
Hours: Monday through Friday, 8-5
Thursday evenings: 4:30-7:00 pm

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:

  • corneal and external eye disorders
  • Neuro-ophthalmic disorders
  • pediatric eye disorders and strabismus
  • vitreous and retinal disorders
  • uveitis
  • glaucoma
  • plastic and reconstructive surgery for disorders of the eyelids and eye orbits

Also offered are:

  • eye exams
  • eyeglasses and contact lenses
  • refractive surgery
  • corneal transplants
  • cosmetic eyelid and forehead surgery
  • botox injections
  • orthoptics for eye muscle problems

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:

  • an optical service, which provides lenses, frames and contract lenses at reasonable prices
  • a pharmacy on the premises with eye drops, ointments and medications for treating glaucoma, eye infections and other conditions
  • a low-vision service that can fit you with special magnifying and telescopic lenses to maximize sight
  • photography and fluorescein anigography
  • electrophysiology
  • ocular ultrasound
  • orthoptics to evaluate and treat eye muscle problems
  • vision testing, including methods to evaluate the eyesight of young children and adults who have difficulty communicating

UW Health Madison Eye Associates

780 Regent Street
Madison, WI 53705
(608) 257-4286
Hours: Monday-Friday, 8 am - 5 pm

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:

  • primary eye care including routine eye exams
  • cataract surgery
  • glaucoma treatment
  • refractive surgery to correct nearsightedness and astigmatism
  • treatment of eye injuries
  • care of diabetic retinopathy, macular degeneration and other retinal disorders
  • treatment of diseases such as uveitis, an inflammation of the middle layer of the eye
  • photography and fluorescein anigography
  • Styleyes Optical Shop, which provides lenses, frames and contract lenses at reasonable prices

Making an Appointment

You may make an appointment by calling (608) 257-4286.

UW Health East Clinic

5249 East Terrace Dr.
Madison, WI 53718
(608) 265-1270
Hours: Monday-Friday, 8-5

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

  • primary eye care including routine eye exams
  • cataract surgery
  • glaucoma testing and treatment
  • refractive surgery to correct nearsightedness and astigmatism
  • treatment of strabismus (abnormal eye alignment)
  • an optical service, which provides lenses, frames and contract lenses at reasonable prices

Making an Appointment

You may make an appointment by calling (608) 265-1270.

UW Health West Clinic

451 Junction Rd.
Madison, WI, 53717
(608) 265-7730
Hours: Monday-Friday, 8:30am-5:00pm

Services include:

  • Comprehensive eye examination
  • Contact lens fitting/dispensation
  • Diagnosis and treatment of eye disease
  • Diagnostic testing for eye disease

UW Health Laser Vision Correction

2349 Deming Way
Suite 200
Middleton, WI, 53562
(608) 265-2020

UW Health Deming Way Clinic

2349 Deming Way
Suite 200
Middleton, WI, 53562
(608) 824-3937
Hours: Monday-Friday, 8:30am-5:00pm

Services include:

  • A complete optical shop, which provides lenses, frames and contact lenses
  • Primary eye care including routine eye exams

UW Health Transformations

2349 Deming Way
1st Floor
Middleton, WI, 53562
(608) 836-9990

  • Cat N. Burkat, MD
    (Eyelid and Brow Abnormalities, Lacrimal Disorders, Orbital Disease and Trauma, Periocular and Facial Cosmetic Surgery)
  • Mark Lucarelli, MD
    (Eyelid and Brow Surgery, Thyroid Eye Disease, Lacrimal Disorders, Orbital Surgery and Oculofacial Cosmetic Surgery)

Community Clinics

Freeport, IL

Freeport Memorial Hospital
1045 W. Stephenson St.
Freeport, IL 61032
(815) 599-6290

Janesville, WI

Mercy Clinic-East
3524 East Milwaukee St.
Janesville, WI 53547-5008
(608) 756-7100

Mauston, WI

UW Health Specialty Clinic
Mile Bluff Clinic
1040 Division St.
Mauston, WI 53948
(608) 847-7355

Menasha, WI

Affinity Ophthalmology Office
1550 Midway Place
Menasha, WI
(920) 727-8280

Reedsburg, WI

Dr. Joseph Prell, Optometrist
211 2nd St
Reedsburg, WI 53959
(608) 524-4334
Hours: M-F: 8-5; Tues: 8-7; Sat: 8 am -12 pm

Reedsburg Area Medical Center
2000 N Dewey Ave
Reedsburg, WI 53959
(608) 524-4334

Rockford, IL

UW Health Eye Clinic-Rockford
7019 Rote Road Suite 101
Rockford, IL 61107
(815) 399-1141