About Careers Newsroom Contact Us Giving Find an Eye Doctor Patients & Visitors Medical Services Medical Education Research ABOUT US Wills Eye Hospital: A GLOBAL LEADER IN OPHTHALMOLOGY SINCE 1832 At Wills, we have a unique spirit. Although other eye hospitals may settle for good enough, and although others may rest on their accomplishments, we forge ahead. When the challenges of the world make it easier to stop, we have an answer: NEVER. Driven by Mission. Focused on You. Wills Eye is committed to preserving and protecting vision. Wills Eye Hospital was established in 1832 through a bequest of Quaker merchant James Wills to the City of Philadelphia. From general eye care to comprehensive ophthalmic procedures, we are a non-profit specialty hospital consistently ranked at the top as one of the best eye hospitals in the United States . COMMUNITY OUTREACH Wills Eye meets the eye care needs of patients locally and around the world. LEARN MORE Leadership Governance History Patient Care Physicians at Wills Eye are driven by our mission: Skills with Compassion. Our dedicated and world-renowned ophthalmologists work with other healthcare professionals to provide patients with the best and highest quality care in all ophthalmic subspecialties. FIND AN EYE DOCTOR Ophthalmic Education Since 1839 when we established the country’s first residency program in ophthalmology, Wills Eye has continued to be a world leader in training clinicians and researchers at all levels of ophthalmic education. LEARN MORE Research and Innovation Research is hope, and persistent research turns hope into cures. At Wills Eye, we leverage clinical and technological advances to drive therapeutic breakthroughs that preserve vision. LEARN MORE Frequently asked questions Wills Eye is committed to ensuring you receive the help and information needed to manage your health. FAQ COMMITTED TO YOUR CARE Wills Eye is committed to protecting and preserving your vision. Our skilled and dedicated doctors provide ophthalmic medical services in all subspecialties with the needs of the patient as our top priority. Learn more about our world-renowned team, the wide range of medical eye services we offer, and the eye diseases and conditions we treat. Contact us if you have any questions or information regarding our services. Request Appointment CALL OR REQUEST ONLINE Get Directions VIEW DIRECTIONS Find an Eye Doctor VIEW OPHTALMOLOGISTS Find an Eye Doctor Patients & Visitors In-Patient Services Plan Your Visit Patient Information Eye Health Diseases and Conditions Treatments & Procedures Medical Services Eye Emergency Department Subspecialty Services Contact Lenses Diagnostic Testing Center LASIK – Laser Vision Correction Low Vision Optical Shop Strabismus Center Wills Eye Surgical Network Healthcare Professionals Residency Program Fellowships Chiefs Rounds Retina Imaging and Surgical Conferences Breakfast with Wills Eye Continuing Medical Education Center of Excellence for Ophthalmic Surgical Training and Innovation Annual Wills Conference Medical Student Elective Professional Bulletins Vickie and Jack Farber Vision Research Center IRB Clinical Trials and Studies Open for Patient Enrollment Farber Vision Research Faculty Giving Fund for Vision – Our Highest Priority Needs 1832 Society Corporate & Foundation Gifts Special Events Dedicated Funds Tribute Program Planned Giving Development Team 840 Walnut Street Philadelphia, PA 19107 Privacy Policy Giving Contact