Wills Eye
Hospital

Wills Eye Hospital was established in 1832 through a bequest of Quaker merchant James Wills to the City of Philadelphia for the care of the indigent, blind and lame. Before Wills Eye was founded, the care of eye diseases was just one of many general surgical responsibilities. By establishing Wills Eye as a specialty hospital from its inception, they developed momentum early as a pioneer in the prevention and treatment of eye disease and played a vital role in establishing ophthalmology as a separate branch of medicine in the United States.

As Wills Eye approached the 21st century, a new, modern facility was constructed at 840 Walnut Street, directly across the street from its prior location. The new building opened in June 2002 and houses a hospital, physician offices, clinics and a state-of-the-art centers for ophthalmic education and research.

Wills Eye has ranked consistently among the best ophthalmology hospitals in the U.S. Our team comprises some of the world’s top eye doctors and has more top eye surgeons than any hospital in the United States. From general eye care to comprehensive ophthalmic procedures, they are a non-profit specialty hospital consistently ranked at the top as one of the best eye hospitals in the United States.

Wills Eye is committed to preserving and protecting vision.