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Wilmer Eye Institute

The Convergence of Science and Patient Care

The Wilmer Eye Institute is a leader in the delivery of state-of-the-art eye care.
Our experts, including top-ranked ophthalmologists and optometrists, are available at ten convenient locations across Maryland and Virginia.

  • Locations

    View our ten locations to decide which Wilmer site is right for you.

    The Optical Center at Wilmer's Bethesda location

  • Services

    Find information on the many specialized services we provide.

    Dr. Colin Kane with a patient during an exam.

  • Conditions

    Learn more about the conditions we treat at Wilmer Eye Institute.

    Optometrist checks patient's eye with retinoscope

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Available for routine eye exams, diabetic eye exams and dry eye exams. Certain exams may require an order from your provider.

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For eye exams, frames, contacts and more, Wilmer Optical offers the specialized service you need across eight locations in Maryland.

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Wilmer Celebrates 100 Years!

For a century, the Wilmer Eye Institute has born — and borne witness to — an untold number of landmark moments in the history of the field. In this special weekly series, we will visit some of the many Wilmer firsts, events and people who have blazed the trail to expand our knowledge and ability to deliver the top-of-the-line care Wilmer is known for the world over.

Founded in 1925, Wilmer Eye Institute pioneered integrating clinical care, education, and research in ophthalmology. Today, Wilmer serves over 281,000 patients annually across 10 locations in Maryland and Virginia, leads groundbreaking discoveries through five core research centers, and publishes 700+ papers each year.

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100 years of Wilmer


Henry's Story

By age 18, Henry Harten was legally blind, the result of a rare genetic disorder. Meet Henry and the team whose careful collaboration allowed him to see the world clearly for the first time.

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Latest News

  • Hanes elected to National Academy of Engineering

    Justin Hanes, Ph.D., the Lewis J. Ort Professor of Ophthalmology, has been elected to the National Academy of Engineering. Hanes is recognized for developing innovative technologies that improve drug and gene delivery, resulting in multiple approved products.

    Justin Hanes

  • Wilmer Summer Magazine 2025

    As we celebrate Wilmer’s centennial year, we invite you to explore this special commemorative edition of the Wilmer Summer Magazine, featuring stories about the Wilmer Eye Institute of yesterday, today and tomorrow.

    Front cover of the Wilmer Summer 2025 Issue

  • Get to Know Bradley Salus

    After being the first to complete Wilmer’s optometry residency program, Bradley Salus, O.D., F.A.A.O., joined the Wilmer Eye Institute faculty in July as an instructor of ophthalmology.

    Bradley Salus