Wills Eye Hospital

Merry Christmas to our great team in the Wills Eye Emergency Room at Jefferson -available today if you need urgent medical attention for any eye or vision problem. Location is in the Jefferson Hospital for Neuroscience Building on 9th Street between Locust and Walnut. 900 Walnut Street, Philadelphia 215-503-8080

Over the holidays, remember to give your eyes a healthy break from contact lenses. Best to remove them before bedtime each night and always practice good eye hygiene. There is such a thing as Lens Overwear Syndrome. If you run into problems, check in with your doctor.

The great work for our patients never stops. Wishing our tremendous Cataract and Primary Eye Care Team and everyone at Wills a very healthy happy holiday and beautiful new year! Thank you to our Director of Clinical Operations, Jennifer Rita and her team for making it fun too!

A holiday video message from Wills Eye. Stay safe and healthy! https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Wishing-You-All-the-Bes

Inspiring results for those seeking treatment for the devastating vision condition Leber Hereditary Optic Neuropathy. Congratulations to Mark L. Moster, MD and the Neuro Ophthalmology team at Wills Eye for this landmark gene therapy study now published and advancing research. https://www.newswise.com//genetic-treatment-for-blinding-d

Lots of smiles and improved vision at Wills Eye this year for glasses pick up day from our annual Give Kids Sight Day which featured a new, safe at-home version! Thank you to all who ensured a carefully coordinated covid compliant process. Public Citizens for Children and Youth (PCCY) #willseyewear

Ophthalmologists trained at #WillsEye are the inheritors of a great tradition in medical education that stems from the creation of the nation’s first ophthalmology residency program at Wills in 1839. https://www.willseye.org/give2020/

Having a comprehensive dilated eye exam at #WillsEye is one of the best things you can do to make sure you’re seeing the best you can and keeping your eyes healthy. https://www.willseye.org/give2020/

The Wills Eye Manual is an outstanding resource created by #WillsEye residents for #ophthalmology residents everywhere. The eighth edition will be published in November 2021. https://www.willseye.org/give2020/

In an emergency, #WillsEye is here for you. Emergency care is available 24 hours a day, 365 days a year. https://willseye.org/give2020/

In this Wills Eye success story, neuro-ophthalmologist Mark Moster, MD, found a pituitary gland tumor pressing on the optic nerve of Milton C. after he reported a sudden drastic change in his vision. Read about Milton's journey:

Even before a child can speak, pediatric ophthalmologists at #WillsEye can tell what a child sees, if he or she needs eyeglasses or contact lenses, and if any problems exist with the eyes. https://www.willseye.org/give2020/

#WillsEye Retina Specialists Are Leaders in the Field. https://www.willseye.org/give2020/

A remarkable success story! James D. was able to receive a revolutionary procedure from corneal specialist Zeba A. Syed, MD, to prevent a genetic disease from stealing his sight. Read about James's experience:

We love sharing patient success stories. Read about Jennifer M. who suffered what she thought was a minor eye injury but ended up needing two surgeries. In the end, Jennifer was able to take a planned trip to India where she saw incredible sights thanks to Allen C. Ho, MD and Michael Klufas, MD.

It's understandable that patients may want to delay their care due to COVID-19. Our dear Ruth, patient of Jason Hsu, MD and Mid Atlantic Retina did just that for many months and shared her experience of why it's so critical to keep up with your appointments. Ruth wanted everyone to know you are in good, safe hands at Wills Eye. Read about it in our newsletter: https://www.willseye.org/eye-level-fall-2020/

Our Optical Shops are OPEN and we are taking all the necessary precautions to ensure your safety as you visit for prescription updates or contact restocks.

Pat, a patient of cataract chief Robert S. Bailey Jr., MD , had to reschedule her cataract surgery due to COVID-19. She shares how she overcame her hesitancy to go forward with her appointment even amid the pandemic after speaking with our team about the countless safety precautions in place. Read her story: https://www.willseye.org/eye-level-fall-2020/

Another reason to love #WillsEye! #GiveKidsSight willseye.org/give2020/