Meet Rittenhouse Eye’s Ophthalmologist

A Healing Environment Focused on You

Dr. Walter Harris, a graduate of Johns Hopkins Medical School, is board-certified in Ophthalmology and has been trained in the latest LASIK techniques. Over the last 20 years, Dr. Harris has saved, restored, or enhanced the vision of thousands of patients. His reputation is built on solid credentials and advanced skills in everything from eye exams to cataract and LASIK surgery. Dr. Harris is on staff at many local hospitals, including Wills Eye, the second highest ranking eye surgery hospital in the country. Dr. Harris’ goal is to provide the most advanced diagnostic and sight improvement solutions available. He combines high-tech medical and surgical care with compassion, understanding, and the spirit of true healing.

From your initial exam through diagnosis, treatment and follow-up, Dr. Harris’ attention is focused only on you. His greatest satisfaction comes from improving your vision and enhancing your quality of life. After seeing Dr. Harris, you may be able to read more comfortably, regain your ability to drive at night, and even see your alarm clock clearly without glasses. Rittenhouse Eye Associates offers early morning, evening, lunchtime, and Saturday appointments. If you have an emergency, we offer same-day appointments, and Dr. Harris is even available after hours.

Walter P. Harris, Jr., M.D.

• Board Certified: American Board of Ophthalmology
• LASIK Certified: TLC Laser Center
• M.D.: Johns Hopkins Medical School
• Fellow: American Academy of Ophthalmology, Philadelphia College of Physicians
• Member: Pennsylvania Academy of Ophthalmology, National Medical Association, Eastern Pennsylvania Medical Society
• Clinical Assistant Professor: Hahnemann University Medical Center Department of Ophthalmology
• Associate Surgeon: Wills Eye Hospital

Christy Lu, O.D.

Dr. Christy Lu is the optometric physician and contact lens specialist at Rittenhouse Eye Associates. She graduated with the highest clinical honors from the Pennsylvania College of Optometry. She then completed her residency at the Bascom Palmer Eye Institute, repeatedly ranked as the finest residency program in the country. Dr. Lu’s clinical experience has focused on ocular disease, contact lens fitting, and low vision rehabilitation as well as pediatric and infant vision. She is committed to providing quality care, ranging from comprehensive eye examinations and contact lens fittings to disease management and LASIK consultations. Dr. Lu is looking forward to developing lasting relationships with her patients at Rittenhouse Eye Associates.

Drs. Harris and Lu practice at Rittenhouse Eye Associates in downtown Philadelphia’s Museum District. We serve patients from Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, PA, Camden, Upper Darby, Darby, Pennsauken, Merion Station, Drexel Hill, Springfield, Chester, Cherry Hill, Main Line, Malvern, Ardmore, Berwyn, Bryn Mawr, Wayne, Merion, Bala Cynwyd, Chesterbrook, East Norriton, Hatfield, Wilmington, Camden, King of Prussia, Lansdale, Westminster Heights, Willow Grove, Plymouth Meeting, Bridgeport, Conshohocken, Broomall, Ambler, Glenside, Norristown, West Norristown, Radnor Township, Delaware County, Montgomery County, Chester County, Philadelphia County, Berks County, and Bucks County.