Dr. William H. Ehlers, MD | Farmington, CT | Ophthalmology

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Dr. William Ehlers specializes in ophthalmology, focusing on comprehensive eye care and vision health. He earned his medical degree from the University of Nebraska College of Medicine and completed his residency at the University of Nebraska Medical Center. With 41 years of experience in eye care, Dr. Ehlers brings extensive expertise to his practice. He provides care in English for his patients.

Dr. Ehlers is affiliated with UConn John Dempsey Hospital and practices in Farmington, Connecticut. He treats conditions such as cataracts, presbyopia, and diabetes-related eye complications. His services include comprehensive eye exams, dilated eye exams, and tonometry to measure eye pressure. Patients have given him an average rating of 4.2 out of 5 stars.

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4.2

23 Ratings
41 years of experience
speaks English
University Of Nebraska Medical Center
6 written reviews
1 specialty
13 areas of expertise
1 board certification
1 hospital affiliation
2 office locations
Male

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Misdiagnosed my MG. Droopy eyelid. Classic symptom of MG. Instead, he sent me to see a cosmetic surgeon. Not much of a bedside manner

June 30th, 2024

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Dr. Ehlers has treated me for over 20 years for glaucoma, myopia, presbyopia and cataracts. Along with a highly-skilled staff, he uses some of the most modern diagnostic tools and equipment that one could imagine. 2 weeks ago I was legally blind in both eyes; and now I see 20/20 after he surgically removed my 2 cataracts and replaced them with custom-powered lens implants. WOW!!! I feel lucky to have him in my health network, Hartford HealthCare. Thank you, Doctor! BTW, he works out of 2 locations -- UCONN John Dempsey Hospital, Farmington; and an office suite in W. Hartford.

August 16th, 2018

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Dr. Ehlers seemed rushed and distracted. He seems to have not remembered that he already examined my eyes, and did exactly the same thing for the second appointment. He then suggested more tests without any substantiation of need. I would not recommend him.

April 13th, 2015

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I have been treated by Dr. Ehlers for 4 years and trust my sight to him!

March 13th, 2015

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My family and I have been going to De. Ehlers since 1991. My son shot himself in the eye with a sling shot tube and Dr. Ehlers saved my sons vision.

November 12th, 2012

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Avoid if possible. Very unprofessional. Waiting time for appointments can be anywhere from 1/2 hour to 1 hour+.

November 22nd, 2010

Uconn Health Ophthalmology

135 Dowling Wayfl 5Farmington, CT 06030

Tel: (860) 679-3540

Mon8:00 am - 5:00 pm

Tue8:00 am - 5:00 pm

Wed8:00 am - 5:00 pm

Thu8:00 am - 5:00 pm

Fri8:00 am - 5:00 pm

SatClosed

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Uconn John Dempsey Hospital

100 Hospital DrFarmington, CT 06030

Tel: (844) 388-2666


Dr. William Henry Ehlers, MD	Dr. Danielle Sylvie Rudich, MD	Dr. Kevin Dehan Mcmahon, MD	Dr. Howard Lee Distelman, MD
Ophthalmology	Ophthalmology	Ophthalmology	Ophthalmology
	Accepts New Patients	Accepts New Patients	Accepts New Patients
4.2 (23 Ratings)	0 (0 Ratings)	5 (8 Ratings)	4.6 (7 Ratings)
41 Years of Experience	18 Years of Experience	43 Years of Experience	44 Years of Experience
No Virtual Visit Option	No Virtual Visit Option	No Virtual Visit Option	No Virtual Visit Option
Speaks English	Speaks English, Spanish	Speaks English, Spanish	Speaks English, Spanish
Farmington , CT	Waterbury , CT	Meriden , CT	Guilford , CT
Med School: University Of Nebraska College Of Medicine	Med School: University Of Connecticut School Of Medicine	Med School: Albert Einstein College Of Medicine Of Yeshiva University	Med School: Suny Downstate Medical Center College Of Medicine
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Ophthalmology

Blindness
Cataract
Corneal Diseases
Diabetic Retinopathy
Eye Diseases
Eye Exam
Eye Pain
Glaucoma
Lasik Surgery
Macular Degeneration
Pink eye (Allergic Conjunctivitis)
Refractive Surgical Procedures
Vision Issues

MEDICAL LICENSE

Medical Doctor, Connecticut, 2025, Expired

EDUCATION & TRAINING

Residency

University Of Nebraska Medical Center

Medical School

University Of Nebraska College Of MedicineGraduated in 1985

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Which hospitals is Dr. William Ehlers affiliated with?: Dr. William Ehlers is affiliated with Uconn John Dempsey Hospital.
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Where is Dr. William Ehlers's office located?: Dr. William Ehlers's office is located at 135 Dowling Wayfl 5, Farmington, CT, 06030.

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