University of Iowa Health Care Department of Ophthalmology and Visual Sciences

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Patient Scheduling / Patient Self-Referrals

• Scheduling Office, 8:00 to 5:00 M-F........319-356-2852
• Emergency Eye Care, Nights and Weekends.....319-356-1616
• Dept of Ophthalmology General Information...319-356-2864

There are several ways to make an appointment with the Department of Ophthalmology:

1. Send an email to the Scheduling Center at This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it   with the information requested below. We will contact you by return e-mail or by phone. (Please keep in mind that e-mail is not secure.)
2. Call the Department of Ophthalmology Scheduling Center at 319-356-2852. Due to heavy volume, you may get a busy signal.
3. Write a letter to:

Department of Ophthalmology

Scheduling Center

University of Iowa Hospitals

200 Hawkins Drive

Iowa City, IA 52242

4. Visit the Ophthalmology Scheduling Center:
   Room 11221
   First Floor
   Pomerantz Family Pavilion
5. Fill out the Appointment Request Form above.

For an appointment with Pediatric Ophthalmology or Strabismus Service:

1. Call the Ophthalmology Pediatrics Scheduling Center at 319-356-2859.
2. Write a letter to:

   Department of Ophthalmology

   Pediatrics Scheduling Center

   University of Iowa Hospitals

   200 Hawkins Drive

   Iowa City, IA 52242

3. Visit the Pediatric Ophthalmology Scheduling Center:

   Room 11208

   First Floor

   Pomerantz Family Pavilion

The following information is necessary for an appointment with the Department of Ophthalmology:

• Full name with correct spelling
• Social security number
• Date of Birth
• Mailing address
• Daytime phone number
• Chief complaint or reason for appointment
• Names of caregivers (if any) to whom a report should be sent

Physician Referrals