Editing Wills Eye Hospital (section)

== Research and Education ==

Wills Eye's research programs investigate eye diseases, treatments, and technologies. Clinical trials test new treatments, while laboratory research explores disease mechanisms and potential therapies. Research funding from federal agencies and foundations supports investigations that advance ophthalmologic care globally.<ref name="wills"/>

The residency program trains ophthalmologists who go on to practice and teach throughout the country. Fellowship programs provide additional training in subspecialties including retina, glaucoma, and oculoplastics. This educational mission extends Wills Eye's impact beyond patients treated directly at the hospital.<ref name="wills"/>

The Wills Eye Manual, published by faculty and used by ophthalmologists worldwide, exemplifies the hospital's educational influence. The reference text provides practical guidance that shapes eye care practice beyond those trained at Wills directly.<ref name="wills"/>