Important Notice to Our Patients

August 2026

Dear Parent/Patient,

I am writing to let you know that my practice and the Children’s Eye Center will close effective Friday, September 25th, 2026 at 2:00 PM due to health reasons and my upcoming extended medical leave. Until this date, I will remain available to take care of your children.

I have personally reviewed your child’s chart to ensure a smooth transition to a new doctor.

Please refer to the Eye Referral Guide included with your letter, which indicates which local eye doctors are most appropriate for your child’s follow-up care. If you did not receive it, please call our office.

If you would like a copy of your child’s records, please call our office by Thursday, September 24th, 2026. We will:

1. FAX a copy of your records to the next eye doctor with an indication that you have an appointment or that you will be calling to schedule an appointment.

OR

2. Make a copy of your records that will be available for you to pick up from our office after a specified date. Please note that you must sign the medical release form (PDF) and a guardian must pick up the records.

After September 24th, 2026, and in accordance with Wisconsin state law, there will be a fee to make copies of your records that will be available from our records storage service.

I will cease to accept phone calls regarding medical advice, diagnosis, treatment or prescription refills after September 25th.

Office phones and business hours will extend through October 30th for patient billing and medical records retrieval questions. Practice updates will be posted on our website: www.cecwi.com.

Providing care for your children’s eyes has been a privilege. Please know that I have greatly valued our relationship and wish you and your family the best of health.

Sincerely yours,
Maria P. Patterson, M.D.