Dr. Richard Tipperman

Wills Eye Hospital is a global leader in the treatment of eye disease. Our clinical expertise, state-of-the-art diagnostic testing and advanced surgical capabilities make Wills Eye a worldwide referral center where more than 300,000 patients are treated annually. Today, we continue to shape the science and medicine of ophthalmology, thanks to our talented and skilled physicians and staff who are dedicated to improving and preserving sight.

As the Philadelphia region’s only emergency eye care center, the Wills Eye Emergency Department is open 24/7, 365 days/year and provides state-of-the-art emergency eye care at our Center City location. Eye emergencies range from infections to trauma and, if untreated, can lead to visual loss or other health problems. We have expert eye doctors in all specialties at all times to manage eye emergencies.