UW Health

Optometry • Madison, WI • Several locations in Madison and the surrounding area locations

About

UW Health Eye Care Specialists and Services in Madison, Wisconsin provides comprehensive ophthalmology and optometry care across multiple locations. The clinic offers specialized services including cornea and cataract surgery, glaucoma treatment, retinal diseases, neuro-ophthalmology, ophthalmic oncology, and vision rehabilitation, supported by advanced eye imaging technology and Wisconsin's only eye pathology laboratory.

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Clinic Type

Optometry

Address

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Phone

6082631292

Email

lklitzke@uwhealth.org

Opening Hours

Not published — contact the clinic to confirm hours.

Website

https://www.uwhealth.org/services/eye-care

Services Offered

Eye care
Ophthalmology
Optometry
Comprehensive ophthalmology
Cornea and cataract surgery
Glaucoma and cataract surgery
Inherited retinal diseases and ophthalmic genetics
Vision rehabilitation
Neuro-ophthalmology
Ophthalmic oncology
Ophthalmic pathology
Uveitis
Ophthalmic plastic and reconstructive surgery
Refractive surgery
Retina, macula and vitreous diseases
Orthoptists
Ophthalmic assistants
ophthalmology and optometry services at several locations in Madison and the surrounding area
eye imaging
ophthalmic photography
eye pathology lab in Wisconsin

Technology & Equipment

advanced technology for diagnosis and treatment
eye imaging (ophthalmic photography)
eye pathology lab (Wisconsin)
internationally recognized staff

Team

UW Health Ophthalmology team — Eye care specialists
Orthoptists — Treat eye movement disorders and vision problems
Ophthalmic assistants/technicians — Support patient care and exams

Insurance & Payment

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Languages Spoken

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Social Media

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What Patients Say

Overall sentiment across review platforms: mixed

Birdeye (UW Health Eye Clinic): 4.6 / 5 (915 reviews)
Birdeye (UW Health Pediatric Ophthalmology): 4.3 / 5 (60 reviews)
Birdeye (UW Health Deming Way Eye Care Clinic): 4.8 / 5 (330 reviews)
WebMD (Dr. Laura Kopplin): 5.0 / 5 (1 rating)
WebMD (Dr. Patricia Sabb): 5.0 / 5 (7 ratings)
Healthgrades (Dr. Heather Potter): Reputation highlights only (no numeric rating shown in snippet) (Not specified in snippet)

Patients praise

High patient satisfaction with communication and attentiveness during exams/tests
Doctors/staff described as friendly, knowledgeable, and reassuring
Strong overall clinic star ratings on review sites for multiple UW Health eye-care locations

Common complaints

Complaints about long waits for eye exams and delays in being seen
Some reviews mention excessive appointment length or wait times inside the clinic
Reports of overbooking leading to cancellations/rescheduling and rushed doctor visits

"“Running 1 hour behind...again.”"

— Birdeye review snippet for UW Health Eye Clinic

"“Honestly, I'm fairly upset. ... The first time ... the appointment lasted 3 hours. ... They were supposed to put the last of the drops in 20 minutes after the second dose. 45 minutes later ... The doctor came in after 2 hours and 45 minutes...”"

— Birdeye review snippet for UW Health Pediatric Ophthalmology

"“Unacceptable waits for eye exams at UW Health a frequent complaint” (headline summary)"

— Wisconsin State Journal/Madison.com article about UW Health eye-exam wait times

Synthesized from public review platforms as of Jul 11, 2026 — sources: [1][2][3][4].

Information sourced from the clinic's website as of July 11, 2026. Own this clinic? Claim or correct this listing.