
MU Health Care
Ophthalmology • Columbia, MO
About
Eye Care at MU Health Care in Columbia, Missouri offers comprehensive ophthalmology services including cataract surgery, LASIK, cornea transplants, and specialized care for glaucoma, diabetic retinopathy, and pediatric eye conditions. The clinic features fellowship-trained specialists in pediatric ophthalmology, glaucoma, oculoplastic surgery, and neuro-ophthalmology, along with advanced diagnostic services and full-service optical shops for eyeglass and contact lens prescriptions.
Clinic Type
Ophthalmology
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Phone
573-884-3937
websupport@health.missouri.edu
Opening Hours
Not published — contact the clinic to confirm hours.
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What Patients Say
Overall sentiment across review platforms: mixed
- Yelp: Mixed ratings (some praise for doctors, others highly critical) (Limited public review count available specifically for Mason Eye Clinic on common platforms)
Patients praise
- High-quality, expert clinical care from specialists
- Compassionate and patient staff interactions
- Successful outcomes for complex conditions and surgeries
- Personalized approach to patient treatment plans
Common complaints
- Long wait times for appointments and procedures
- Staffing shortages affecting service availability
- Negative experiences with administrative processes or scheduling
"Really great staff, excellent doctors. They are very through and patient when answering questions."
— Yelp user review"Extremely crazy terrible awful experience. MU health care has been my primary choice for health care as a university employee. But not anymore for my eyes."
— Yelp user review"What stands out about MU Health Care to me is the personal touch. The participation and the care... is mind-blowing."
— Patient story on MU Health Care websiteSynthesized from public review platforms as of Jul 11, 2026 — sources: [1][2][3][4].
In the News
- Justin Kendall, OD - MU Health Care — Dec 16, 2025
- Chelsea Yates, PA - MU Health Care — Oct 3, 2025
- Seeing the whole picture to treat eye cancers — Mar 19, 2026
- How to know when your child needs an eye exam | Health | columbiamissourian.com — Apr 23, 2026
- MU Health expert brings awareness to early signs of glaucoma | Local | columbiamissourian.com — Jan 7, 2026
Information sourced from the clinic's website as of July 11, 2026.
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