Indianapolis Eye Care Center - IU School of Optometry
Ophthalmology Clinic • Indianapolis, IN
About
Indianapolis Eye Care Center at IU School of Optometry provides non-student-specific eye care in Indianapolis, including primary care exams, contact lenses, eyewear, pediatric eye care, specialty services, and research opportunities. It operates as part of Indiana University’s optometry program, with a small staff (about 4 employees) and affiliations across IU and local eye care networks. Not required to be an IU student or staff to receive services.
Clinic Type
Ophthalmology Clinic
Address
1160 W. Michigan St., Suite 100, Indianapolis, IN 46202-5209
Phone
317-278-1470
iecc@iu.edu
Opening Hours
8 a.m. to 5 p.m. (typical hours listed in page)
Emergency Care
If you have an eye emergency please call 317-278-1470
Services Offered
Team
Insurance & Payment
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FAQs
To request an appointment how can I book?
To request an appointment please call (317) 278-1470 or click the appointment button. By requesting online, your time slot is a preference, not a booking. One of our team members will contact you with your appointment date and time before arriving.
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What Patients Say
Overall sentiment across review platforms: mixed
- Demandforce: 5 stars (Demandforce average) (4999 (Demandforce))
- MapQuest/Yelp: 3.0 stars (9)
- TrustReviewers.com: 4.8 stars (151)
- Facebook: 94% recommend (12)
Patients praise
- Professional and courteous staff and optometrists
- Convenient downtown location on the IU Indianapolis campus
- Free parking availability
- Comprehensive and thorough eye care services
Common complaints
- Billing issues and confusion regarding insurance coverage
- Customer service and communication complaints
- Longer exam durations compared to commercial optical retailers
"It is very convenient if you work at IUPUI or anywhere downtown. They have free parking."
— Yelp reviewer"The receptionist & another employer there lied to me. They told me I would have no-copay for my retinal exam. I got a bill from them."
— MapQuest/Yelp reviewer"I was treated with courtesy and professionalism. The optometrist and technician were pleasant."
— Demandforce reviewerSynthesized from public review platforms as of Jul 11, 2026 — sources: [1][2][3][4].
In the News
Information sourced from the clinic's website as of July 11, 2026.
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