Dr. Rebecca S. Walker, MD, FACS

Media Releases

Get to know Ophthalmologist Dr. Rebecca S. Walker, who serves patients in Pennsylvania.

Dr. Walker is a board-certified ophthalmologist, with additional fellowship-training in the subspecialty of glaucoma. She and her partner established their practice, Eye Associates, LLC in 2002.

Located in Chalfont, Pennsylvania, Eye Associates offers an array of eye care services in a comfortable, relaxed atmosphere. With the advent of COVID, they have diligently revamped their office and scheduling patterns to keep their patients safe at all times.  The skilled doctors and friendly staff provide the highest quality care using the most sophisticated technology available. They are dedicated to helping every patient enjoy their best possible vision.  

In addition to glaucoma surgery, Dr. Walker performs state-of-the-art, small-incision, sutureless cataract surgery to ensure her patients the best post-operative results available. She is committed to providing each patient with a superior level of care in a friendly and personalized environment.  Dr. Walker performs surgery at the Wills Surgical Center in Warminster and the Fort Washington Surgical Center in Fort Washington.

Possessing immense knowledge and skills in eye and vision care, the doctor is a Diplomat, Fellow, and Board Examiner of the American Academy of Ophthalmology. As such, she is responsible for ensuring that her peers have the necessary qualifications to become practicing ophthalmologists. 

In practice for over three decades, Dr. Walker graduated with her medical degree from Washington University School of Medicine in St. Louis in 1989. She then went on to perform her residency in ophthalmology at Barnes Hospital, rated one of U.S. News & World Reports’ Top 10 Ophthalmology programs.

Following her residency training, she received the distinction of serving as Chief Resident and Assistant Professor of Ophthalmology at Barnes Hospital. As part of her expertise, she completed a year-long fellowship program in the field of glaucoma at the Scheie Eye Institute of the University of Pennsylvania. 

In 2001, Dr. Walker was inducted as a Fellow of the American College of Surgeons (FACS), an honor bestowed on experienced surgeons by their peers. She also attained board certification in ophthalmology through the American Board of Ophthalmology, an independent, non-profit organization responsible for certifying ophthalmologists in the United States of America. 

Committed to helping those who are visually impaired, she has been on the Board of Directors for the Bucks County Association for the Blind and Visually Impaired for the past 10 years. In addition, she actively participates on the teaching staff of the Glaucoma Service At Wills Eye Hospital as an Assistant Professor. 

Ophthalmology is a branch of medicine and surgery, which deals with the diagnosis and treatment of eye disorders. Ophthalmologists are experts in the diseases, functions, and anatomy of the eye and are surgeons who perform cataract and glaucoma surgery.

Married with 3 grown children, Dr. Walker is an avid runner and participates in local 5K races and the annual Broad Street run. She enjoys biking, skiing and long walks with her dog.  

Recommended Articles

• What is Traumatic Cataract?

  Perhaps the most poorly recognized key health challenge today is trauma. In the developed world, trauma causes monocular blindness. Ocular injury otiology may vary from one urban area to another and therefore needs careful investigation. Any approach for preventing trauma requires familiarity with...

• What Is Bacterial Conjunctivitis?

  What is bacterial conjunctivitis?Conjunctivitis is an inflammation of the palpebral or bulbar part of the eye. There are many types and many causes of conjunctivitis. One common type is bacterial conjunctivitis, wherein bacteria that infect the eyes spread through direct contact with an infected...

• Tips For Living with Cataracts

  Several vision issues that are related to aging can be solved by practical approaches like more illumination when reading or fixing poor lighting conditions in your home.When you grow to over 60 years of age, you may require more lighting for most indoor and outdoor activities. This is caused by the...

• Everything You Need to Know About Lasik Eye Surgery

  Nearsightedness or myopia, farsightedness or hyperopia and astigmatism or blurred vision are collectively referred as refractive disorders which commonly affect the eyes. They occur as a consequence of disease, injury or progressive aging. The weakening of the eye lens and lengthening or shortening...

• Conjunctivitis: When to See an Ophthalmologist and What to Expect

  Our eyes are our windows to the world, and we each get only a single pair in our lifetime. Life without our sense of sight can spell great difficulty. Imagine being born and living with good vision for decades, only to have it impaired by some disease we could have prevented or gotten treatment for....

• How is Conjunctivitis Diagnosed?

  Nowadays, many people self-diagnose and use alternative methods to cure themselves of illnesses. They research on the internet, looking for the right fit for the symptoms they are experiencing. They then look up the treatment options for the condition they believe they have, often opting for...