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Wilmer Eye Institute

About the Wilmer Eye Institute

Since 1925, Wilmer eye Institute has led the way in the diagnosis and medical and surgical management of complex eye disease. Through unparalleled collaboration and innovation, we provide solutions that transform medical outcomes in the field of ophthalmology.

Wilmer By The Numbers

270,000

Patient Visits a Year
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15,000

Surgeries a Year
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450,000

Phone Calls Answered a Year
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50,000

Same-day Appointments
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9

Clinical locations
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13

Core research centers
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Our HistoryAbout the Wilmer Dome

The Robert H. and Clarice Smith Building was designed to mirror the octagonal Wilmer Dome atop our historic Johns Hopkins Hospital location.

The Dome, located on the third floor of the Wilmer building, remains open to public viewing of displayed historical interest items, including the portrait of founding director William H. Wilmer, M.D.; early ophthalmic instruments; the "President's Chair" used to examine eight U.S. Presidents; and photography from the Wilmer Eye Institute archives.

Wilmer Eye institute Dome and Smith Building

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The Wilmer Eye Institute
Johns Hopkins Hospital
600 N. Wolfe St.
Baltimore, MD 21287

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