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Founded in 1925 as the nation’s first university eye clinic, the internationally-renowned Wilmer Eye Institute, led by Dr. Peter McDonnell, specializes in the diagnosis and management of complex medical and surgical eye disease. It is the largest research and clinical ophthalmic enterprise in the United States. Our institute is the preeminent provider of routine eye care and refractive, optical, cosmetic, and eye trauma services for the Mid-Atlantic region, and is the only designated eye trauma center in Maryland.
In addition to our main location at The Johns Hopkins Hospital, Wilmer has nine satellite locations across central Maryland, including two ambulatory surgery centers.
As part of our patient-centered mission to increase patient access to quality care, Wilmer Eye Institute at Johns Hopkins is now offering same-day appointments.
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Our Research
Explore our innovative research and discoveries that are transforming ophthalmology.
Our Education
Learn about our premier training programs where future leaders in ophthalmology are formed.
Vitrectomy Surgery Success
Vision-saving procedure and treatment at the Johns Hopkins Wilmer Eye Institute helped Jim Ozminski continue a holiday tradition.
On the Front Lines of Low Vision
Wilmer researcher Bonnielin Swenor, who is living with macular degeneration, a sight-robbing condition, has no time to waste in her efforts to advance research in low vision and aging.
Esen Akpek, M.D. is featured in this Bloomberg Businessweek article detailing W.L. Gore's foray into developing artificial cornea. Learn about the company's progress and Dr. Akpek's role in the experimentation.
Congratulations to the team at Wilmer Eye Institute in Green Spring Station for being named to the Baltimore Sun's 2019 Baltimore's Best Critic's Pick list for eye/vision care!
See the full list of this year's winners
In this issue of Wilmer, you will see many examples of the science conducted at the Wilmer Eye Institute that has translated into better care for patients with eye disease in the United States and around the world.
Read more about these stories of innovation and gratitude.
Dr. Lee Guo
Dr. Lee Guo, O.D., F.A.A.O. is an Instructor of Ophthalmology at the Wilmer Eye Institute. He is board-certified by the American Board of Optometry and is an active fellow and clinical lecturer of the American Academy of Optometry.
Dr. Peter Gehlbach
Peter Louis Gehlbach, MD, PhD is professor of ophthalmology at the Johns Hopkins Wilmer Eye Institute, with a secondary appointment at the Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering at the Whiting School of Engineering.
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