Patient Care

UW HEALTH OPTOMETRY

The UW Health optometry service has long been heralded by patients and referring doctors for its exceptional level of care. Integral in screening and providing crucial insights, evaluation, and testing, the UW optometrists are often the first line of defense for our ophthalmology subspecialists.

“Patients and referring doctors expect unique solutions here at UW Health, and our patients can benefit from us being a part of the UW Department of Ophthalmology and Visual Sciences,” notes Dr. Michele Martin, clinical optometrist and optometry service chief.

One such example is that of Dr. Amy Walker, clinical optometrist and co-vice chair of clinical affairs, and Dr. Karina Conlin, clinical optometrist, are now certified in providing EyePrintPRO molded scleral contact lens – only one of two locations in Wisconsin. The customization process only takes two minutes of set-up on the eye, using a material similar to dental moldings. These specialized lenses provide hope for patients with severe corneal disease by matching the exact contour of any eye, even in the most difficult conditions where other options have failed.

“It’s an exciting time to be in optometry at UW...We’ve got a great team that works very hard to provide patients with the highest level of care”

Dr. Amy Walker, Clinical Optometrist, Co-Vice Chair of Clinical Affairs

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