Patient Education Resources
Wills Eye provides videos, blogs, and other resources in order to empower patients and their families with the knowledge and tools needed to navigate their health journeys effectively.
SPOTLIGHT
Glaucoma refers to a group of diseases that damage the optic nerve, which carries visual information from the back of the eye to the brain.
If you are in good health and have no known eye problems and no vision problems, an exam every two to four years is adequate.
Medical research leading to medical progress involves participation of human volunteers. Wills Eye invites patients and the community to participate in innovative clinical trials and research studies.
VIDEOS
Diseases & Conditions
What are Cataracts?
Symptoms, Causes, and Treatments
Bren Davis, MD
Cataract & Primary Eye Care Service
Diseases & Conditons
What is LASIK?
Benefits and How the Procedure Works
Beeran Meghpara, MD
Co-Director, Refractive Surgery
Diseases & Conditons
What is Glaucoma?
Causes and Treatment
Dilru Amarasekera, MD
Wills Eye Glaucoma Service
BLOG POSTS
Aging is the most common cause cataracts, as the lens of the eye naturally becomes less transparent over time. If your eye care professional finds a cataract, the early stage symptoms may be improved with new eyeglasses, brighter lighting, anti-glare sunglasses, or magnifying lenses. Removal of a cataract becomes necessary when vision loss interferes with your everyday activities, such as driving or watching TV.
Microneedling is a minimally invasive cosmetic procedure where a device with tiny needles creates controlled micro-injuries in the skin to stimulate the body's natural healing response and improve skin concerns such as acne scars, fine lines, wrinkles, enlarged pores, and hyperpigmentation, resulting in firmer, smoother skin.