UW Health
Optometry • Madison, WI • Several locations in Madison and the surrounding area locations
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Last gathered July 11, 2026. How our information is sourced · Report incorrect information
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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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 timesSynthesized from public review platforms as of Jul 11, 2026 - sources: [1][2][3][4].
In the News
- Chen, Yanjun (Judy) – Ophthalmology and Visual Sciences – UW–Madison - May 18, 2026
- Renovated 1 South Park Clinic Increases Access to Vision Care – Ophthalmology and Visual Sciences – UW–Madison - Jan 22, 2026
- Gamm, David – Ophthalmology and Visual Sciences – UW–Madison - May 23, 2026
- Bringing Life Into Focus: Vision Rehabilitation Helps Patients Thrive – Ophthalmology and Visual Sciences – UW–Madison - Jul 14, 2025
- Welcome to our Newest Optometrists – Ophthalmology and Visual Sciences – UW–Madison - Aug 4, 2025
Information sourced from the clinic's website as of July 11, 2026.
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