Wills Eye Hospital
Optometry • Philadelphia, PA • Since 1832
Information from public sources; not independently verified. Confirm hours, insurance and appointment availability with the clinic.
Last gathered July 11, 2026. How our information is sourced · Report incorrect information
About
Wills Eye Hospital is a nonprofit, oldest continually operating eye-care facility in the U.S., founded in 1832 and based in Philadelphia, PA. It specializes in ophthalmology and is affiliated with Thomas Jefferson University. The hospital is consistently ranked among the top ophthalmology centers in the U.S. (per U.S. News & World Report) and offers a highly competitive ophthalmology residency program. Key details: - Location: 840 Walnut Street (HQ) and other Philadelphia addresses - Type: Nonprofit hospital; private ownership - Size: ~292 employees; annual revenue around $45 million - Contact: 1-877-289-4557, 215-928-0634 - Website: willseye.org - Affiliations: Thomas Jefferson University; part of a four-location network in the U.S.
Services Offered
Insurance & Payment
Not published.
Languages Spoken
Not published.
Photos
Photos published by Wills Eye Hospital showing the optometry practice in Philadelphia, PA.
What Patients Say
Overall sentiment across review platforms: mixed
- BirdEye (Cornea Service): 3.6 out of 5 stars (28 reviews)
- Vitals: Not specified (referenced as having 2 ratings) (2 reviews)
Patients praise
- high quality of surgical outcomes and clinical care
- specific praise for certain skilled physicians
- supportive staff experiences once connected with the right provider
Common complaints
- long wait times for appointments and emergency services
- concerns regarding unexpected or high billing/facility fees
- perceived unprofessionalism or lack of responsiveness from billing and support staff
- feeling unheard or dismissed during initial consultations
"Fantastic Job! The one eye I can see with recently underwent cataract surgery by Francis Clark... My outcome was flawless. He provided the best treatment."
- Vitals (Review)"Had an appointment this morning at 8:15 for a follow up from the ER. 10:45 still was not seen by a doctor and had to leave to due work. The ER visit was the same. Sat there for 9 hours. Terrible management."
- LocalityBiz (Review)Synthesized from public review platforms as of Jul 11, 2026 - sources: [1][2][3][4].
In the News
- WILLS EYE RANKED AMONG THE BEST HOSPITALS BY U.S. NEWS AND WORLD REPORT | Wills Eye Hospital - Jul 30, 2025
- Wills Eye Hospital seeks to end years of financial losses with new leadership - Sep 19, 2025
- $3.5 Million Grant for Renovation at Wills Eye | Wills Eye Hospital - Feb 12, 2026
- Artifact Awareness in Glaucoma | Wills Eye Hospital - Apr 21, 2026
- Julia A. Haller, MD, named CEO of Wills Eye Hospital - Jul 17, 2025
Information sourced from the clinic's website as of July 11, 2026.
Other optometry clinics in Philadelphia
Comparing your options?
See other optometry clinics in Philadelphia, or search the full directory by insurance, ratings, and more.
