Out of the Mouths of Chiefs

Wilmer clinicians universally agree that ophthalmic technicians are the backbone of the Wilmer clinic experience for patients and providers alike. Here’s what some of Wilmer’s division chiefs say about our valued Wilmer technicians:

“Our amazing cornea technicians are on the front lines of the specialized care we provide to patients, who come from near and far. Their intellect, technical skill, hard work and compassion form the foundation of the Wilmer Way.”
Albert Jun, M.D., Ph.D.

“Our techs help patients with some of the most challenging physical and social problems, and the patients leave knowing they were really cared for and about.”
Eric L. Singman, M.D., Ph.D.

“Our ophthalmic techs help ensure quality pediatric eye care at Wilmer by supporting our physicians so they can do their job effectively.”
Michael Repka, M.D.

“We are fortunate in the Vision Rehabilitation Division to have dedicated technician support and at the same time be a place where new technicians are often trained. The technician training program at Wilmer not only teaches the technical skills, but equally important, teaches the professionalism and care expressed to our patients.”
Judith Goldstein, O.D.

“Unlike other services, the Retina Division has needed to manage urgent and emergent patients throughout the pandemic. As a result, the division has maintained a busy schedule. In addition to working up patients, facilitating procedures, etc., the technicians have needed to carefully disinfect each exam room after each patient is seen. In fact, they developed a protocol for cleaning each room that has been used as a template for JHU. Despite the stressful times and added burdens, the work has been implemented with a professional, collegial attitude. On behalf of the Retina Division, we appreciate and thank the technicians for their devotion to our patients!”
James Handa, M.D.

“Our ophthalmic techs are the engine that runs our laser vision program. We rely extensively on their expertise in performing the pre- and post-operative testing, and in programming and operating the lasers and assisting in surgery. They interact at length with all of our laser vision patients to ensure each one of them can safely achieve their vision correction goals. Simply put, we could not do our mission without them!”
Kraig Bower, M.D.

“To our patients, our technicians are the real face of Wilmer, sitting with them through visual field and other tests, carefully reviewing their eye drop medications and obtaining the critical information upon which treatment decisions are based; their attitude and professionalism are what make Wilmer special.”
Pradeep Ramulu, M.D., Ph.D.