Wills Eye Hospital

04/23/2026

The April Wills Eye Resident Case Series in the Review of Ophthalmology investigates a 55-year-old presenting with acute onset, progressive vision loss in his right eye.

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Bela Parekh, MD, Tatyana Milman, MD, and Betul N. Bayraktutar, MD Published 9 April 2026 April 2026 Wills Eye Resident Case Series A 55-year-old presents to Wills Cornea with acute onset, progressive vision loss in his right eye. PresentationA 55-year-old man presented to Wills Eye Hospital Cornea S...

04/22/2026

Zeba A. Syed, MD, Director of the Cornea Fellowship Program at Wills Eye, shared her thoughts on improving corneal melt treatment with Healio.

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Far more than a superficial epithelial problem, corneal melt is a progressive ulceration of corneal stromal tissue that can compromise the structural integrity of the eye. Corneal melt often precedes perforation, when the melt progresses through the full thickness of the cornea and leaves the eye an...

04/21/2026

Earlier this month, we welcomed Lejla Va Jzovic, MD, FASRS for the Atlantic Retina /Retina Service Visiting Professor Lecture in Retina.

Dr. Jzovic is Director of the Duke Surgical Vitreoretinal Fellowship Program, Co-Director of the Duke Pediatric Retina and Optic Nerve Center, Director of the Duke Eye Center Continuing Medical Education, and Professor of Ophthalmology, Pediatrics, and Biomedical Engineering with Tenure at Duke University.

04/20/2026

This week at Wills Eye!

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04/17/2026

Early bird registration for the 2026 Global Ophthalmology Summit in Philadelphia is open through May 20! Save on your registration by signing up today.

The Global Ophthalmology Summit, hosted this year by Wills Eye Hospital and the American Academy of Ophthalmology , is the annual gathering of ophthalmologists, trainees, industry leaders, and global health experts to address the most pressing topics in international eye care.

This year, bright minds will convene in the historic city of Philadelphia to explore the future of vision care through the theme "Innovation, AI, and Technology: Expanding Access to Healthcare Worldwide".

The 2026 Summit provides attendees with:
• Visionary Leadership
• Technology & AI Showcases
• Immersive Simulation
• Tailored Networking
• Trainee-Focused Programming
• The Global Hackathon

Sign up: https://www.globalophthalmologysummit.org/registration

04/16/2026

Three Wills Eye Hospital physicians have been recognized for driving progress in eye care through inclusion on The Ophthalmologist's 2026 Power List

Please join us in congratulating Carl D. Regillo, MD, Retina Service Chief, Christopher J. Rapuano, MD, Cornea Service Chief and Peter and Ruth Laibson Cornea Service Chief Endowed Chair, and Sadeer B. Hannush, MD, Cornea Specialist.

Read our press release to learn about the key achievements of these talented individuals: https://www.willseye.org/press-release/wills-eye-physicians-recognized-on-the-ophthalmologist-2026-power-list/

View the full list: https://theophthalmologist.com/power-list/2026

04/15/2026

Sunir J. Garg, MD, FACS, Co-Director of Retina Research at Wills Eye Hospital, spoke with the American Society of Retina Specialists Journal of Vitreoretinal Diseases about a study conducted by Wills Eye Retina Service faculty on Short-term Changes in Intraocular Pressure Following Intravitreal Injection of Pegcetacoplan.

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Sunir Garg, MD, FACS, FASRS Partner, Mid Atlantic Retina, The Retina Service of Wills Eye Hospital Professor, Thomas Jefferson University Philadelphia, PA Short-Term Changes in Intraocular Pressure Following Intravitreal Injection of Pegcetacoplan

04/09/2026

Wills Eye Hospital recently hosted the inaugural All Philadelphia Glaucoma Research Retreat at The College of Physicians of Philadelphia, bringing together leading investigators from across the region to share discoveries and advance collaboration in glaucoma research.

From early-stage science to emerging treatments, this gathering highlighted the power of partnership in accelerating progress toward better detection, prevention, and care for patients.

We are grateful to the many talented clinician-scientists who participated and our philanthropic partners who made this important convening possible!

Read more: https://www.willseye.org/press-release/all-philadelphia-glaucoma-research-retreat-advances-collaboration-and-discovery/

04/08/2026

Register now for our Retina Update. We will discuss the latest advances in the management of inherited and acquired ophthalmic diseases and evidence for emerging therapies and screening modalities.

Both didactic and case-based educational formats will be utilized to illustrate current trends in the management of complex and routine ophthalmic patients, taking into account diagnostics as well as nonsurgical and surgical treatment.

https://willseye.cloud-cme.com/course/courseoverview?eid=1007

04/03/2026

Last week's 78th annual Wills Eye Conference brought together some of the brightest minds in ophthalmology for several days of insight, innovation, and collaboration in Philadelphia.

Engaging lectures and expert panels centered on cutting-edge research and real-world clinical applications, uniting physicians, researchers, and healthcare leaders from across the country and around the world.

A special highlight was an unforgettable guest lecture by Dr. Glaucomflecken, who brought both humor and perspective to the program.

Thank you to all of our speakers, partners, and attendees who made this year’s conference a success.