The U.S. News & World Report has presented its list of top eye care institutions, and Philadelphia-based Wills Eye Hospital ranked second on the list.

This is the 33rd consecutive year that Wills Eye has received a distinction as one of the nation’s top eye care hospitals.

“This recognition is a testament to the dedication of our exceptional team and their commitment to clinical care, research, and education. The Best Hospitals accolade is a reminder to patients with complex eye disease and referring ophthalmologists that compassion and excellence are driving forces behind everything we do,” said Julia A. Haller, MD, Ophthalmologist-in-Chief at Wills Eye Hospital.

Wills Eye Hospital was established as the nation’s first hospital specializing exclusively in eye care when it was founded in 1832. 

It serves more than 350,000 patients each year, and has been nationally recognized for its residency program, which has trained the most ophthalmologists of any program in the country.

“Another year in the top tier rankings from U.S. News & World Report underscores our efforts to advance approaches to eye health and make a difference in our community locally, nationally, and around the globe,” said Joseph P. Bilson, chief executive officer of Wills Eye Hospital. 

Read more about the nation’s top ophthalmology care institutions at U.S. News & World Report. 

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