Celebrate 100 years of imagination, innovation and impact with the Wilmer Eye Institute. For a century, we have been at the forefront of ophthalmology, solving everyday vision problems while advancing research, clinical care and education to protect, preserve and restore the critical gift of sight. Thanks to the contributions of our faculty and staff, generosity of donors, and trust of our patients, we’ve made remarkable strides in improving lives through visionary care.
As we enter our next century, we’re doubling down on our commitment to excellence — providing world-class care today while discovering tomorrow’s treatments and cures. Join us as we lead the way into the future of ophthalmological advancement.
Wilmer Eye Institute | The Centennial
As we mark Wilmer’s centennial anniversary, we look at some of the biggest breakthroughs in ophthalmology and the stories of the people behind them – stories of dedication, discovery, innovation and patient care that remain hallmarks of the Wilmer Eye Institute today.
Rising Professorships at the Wilmer Eye Institute
This innovative program supports high-risk, exciting projects and the brilliant young clinician-scientists who stand to make important contributions to the field of ophthalmology. The first of its kind, the program equips early-career faculty members with funding to accelerate their careers — and their impact on patients.
Honoring the Enduring Legacy of Women at Wilmer
One hundred years ago, a trailblazing woman named Aida de Acosta Root Breckinridge raised the funds that would establish the world-renowned Wilmer Eye Institute. Today, an award bearing her name honors the women who embody Aida’s philanthropic spirit.
The Sanford and Susan Greenberg Center to End Blindness
Wilmer Board of Governors chair Sandy Greenberg has personally experienced what it is to lose vision. Here we share the moving story behind Greenberg’s passion to identify and eliminate the causes of blindness through the establishment of The Sanford and Susan Greenberg Center to End Blindness at the Wilmer Eye Institute.
100 Years of Wilmer
