Programs and research
Providing routine and specialty care for healthy eyes
Your child’s vision is an important part of how they interact with their surroundings. UW Health Kids vision specialists help your child see the world around them. We manage all childhood eye conditions.
The Lions Pediatric Eye and Adult Strabismus Clinic at UW Health was the first of its kind in Wisconsin. Opened in 1971, the clinic provides medical and surgical treatment for childhood eye conditions. Today, we treat patients from across Wisconsin, the United States and the globe.
Eye health is critically important for children of all ages. Up to 80 percent of what children learn comes from using their visual pathways.
Our UW Health Kids eye care team provides:
Early eye exams for children at risk
Eye care and vision management for premature babies and children living with cerebral palsy, Down syndrome or a neurological condition
Regular eye exams
Improving your child’s vision with research
UW Health Kids eye care doctors and scientists work to improve vision care for your child. We study advancements and new treatments to give your child their best sight.
UW Health Kids research professionals are constantly uncovering new ways to help all children see the world. A current clinical trial tests medicine to improve vision for children with albinism.
Conditions and treatments
Treating eye conditions before they get worse
UW Health Kids experts evaluate and treat a range of childhood eye and vision conditions.
Locations
Visit our nearby eye care clinics
UW Health Kids ophthalmology care is offered at clinics throughout the region.
Meet our team
Pediatric eye specialists
The UW Health Kids eye care team includes specialists in ophthalmology, optometry and orthoptics (eye muscle conditions) experienced in working with children.
Patient resources
What you need to know about your child’s eye care and exams
Learn what you and your child can expect when you meet with your child’s eye care team.