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Dr. Alison Watson, MD
Ophthalmology* Age 39
Dr. Alison Watson, MD
5.0 (1 Ratings)
Dr. Alison Watson, MD is an Ophthalmologist in Philadelphia, PA.
Dr. Alison Watson, MD
5.0 (1 Ratings)

Dr. Alison Watson, MD

Ophthalmology* Age 39
Philadelphia, PA
Accepting new patients
13 years of experience
Dr. Alison Watson, MD is an Ophthalmologist in Philadelphia, PA.

About Dr. Alison Watson, MD

Dr. Watson graduated from Thomas Jefferson University Sidney Kimmel Medical College in 2013 and completed a residency at Wills Eye Hospital. Dr. Alison Watson, MD is an Ophthalmologist in Philadelphia, PA and has 13 years experience. Dr. Watson currently practices at Wills Eye Hospital and is affiliated with Lankenau Medical Center. Dr. Watson has experience treating conditions like Drooping Eyelids (Ptosis), Brow Ptosis, Eyelid Spasm and Entropion among other conditions at varying frequencies. Dr. Watson's office accepts new patients. Dr. Watson is board certified in Ophthalmology and accepts multiple insurance plans.

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Drooping Eyelids (Ptosis)
Brow Ptosis
Eyelid Surgery
Drooping Eyelids (Ptosis)
Brow Ptosis
Eyelid Surgery
Eyelid Spasm
Entropion
Ectropion of Eyelid
Blepharoplasty
Eyelid Disorders
Repair of Brow Ptosis and Blepharoptosis
Blepharorrhaphy
Repair of Entropion or Ectropion
Blocked Tear Duct
Reconstructive Eyelid Surgery
Ocular Prosthetics
Canthoplasty and Canthopexy
Orbital Fracture
Bell's Palsy
Orbital Decompression and Orbitotomy
Malignant Neoplasm of Eye
Tear Duct Surgery
Iridocyclitis
Eye Melanoma
Chalazion
Trichiasis
Allergic Conjunctivitis
Pinkeye (Conjunctivitis)
Stye
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Diplopia
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Eye Infections
Blindness
Visual Field Defects
Eye Cancer
Tear Duct Disorders
Dry Eyes
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Dacryocystorhinostomy
Lacrimal Gland Disorder
Blepharitis
Excision of Chalazion
Thyroid Eye Disease
Keratitis
Repair of Lid Retraction
Corneal Diseases
Eye Pain
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Xanthelasma of Eyelid
Benign Neoplasm of Eye
Accommodation Disorders
Acute Endophthalmitis
All Headaches (incl. Migraine)
Anterior Ischemic Optic Neuropathy
Astigmatism
Blind Hypertensive Eye
Blind Hypotensive Eye
Cataract
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Chronic Conjunctivitis
Chronic Dacryoadenitis
Chronic Endophthalmitis
Color Blindness
Conjunctiva Degeneration Deposit
Contusion of the Eyeball
Corneal Abrasion or Laceration
Corneal Ulcer
Dacryoadenitis
Degenerative Disorders of Globe
Diabetic Cataracts
Diabetic Macular Edema (DME)
Diabetic Retinopathy
Drusen
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Endophthalmitis
Floaters
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Fuchs' Corneal Dystrophy
Glaucoma
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Headache
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Herpetic Keratitis
Hordeolum
Idiopathic Intracranial Hypertension
Ischemic Optic Neuropathy
Lagophthalmos
Lazy Eye
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Migraine
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Ocular Hypertension
Optic Neuritis
Orbital Cellulitis
Panophthalmitis
Paralytic Strabismus
Periorbital Cellulitis
Presbyopia
Progressive High Myopia
Pterygium
Purulent Endophthalmitis
Retinal Detachment and Retinal Tear
Retinal Hemorrhage
Retinal Vascular Occlusion
Senile Cataracts
Serous Detachment Retina
Squamous Blepharitis
Strabismus
Ulcerative Blepharitis
Uveitis
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Vitreous Hemorrhage
B-Scan Ultrasound
Conjunctivoplasty
Enucleation of Eye
Extraocular Muscle Surgery
Eye Test
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Farnsworth Lantern Test
Foreign Body Removal from Eye
Non-Cosmetic Chemodenervation
Ocular Surface Reconstruction
Orbit Evisceration
Removal of Foreign Body from External Eye
Repair of Eye Laceration
Strabismus Surgery
Ultrasound
Vision Screening

Accepted Insurance Plans

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  • Capital Blue Cross
  • Curative EPO
    Curative PPO
    Curative PPO Plus
  • Personal Choice PPO
  • First Health (Coventry Health Care) PPO
  • Geisinger Health Plan
  • Open Access Plus
    Cigna
  • National (BlueCard) PPO
  • Blue Card PPO
  • QualCare HMO
  • Blue Choice Advantage
  • Harvard Pilgrim Health Care PPO
  • KeyCare PPO
  • Select
  • Choice Care PPO
  • MultiPlan PPO

Where Dr. Alison Watson, MD Sees Patients

  1. 1 Wills Eye Hospital
    840 Walnut St, Philadelphia, PA 19107
  2. 2 Lankenau Medical Center
    100 E Lancaster Ave, Wynnewood, PA 19096
  3. 3 Office
    840 Walnut St Ste 912, Philadelphia, PA 19107
  4. 4 Retinal & Ophthalmic Consultants PC
    1500 Tilton Rd, Northfield, NJ 08225

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Dec 23, 2025
Dr. Watson was such a pleasure to work with. She takes the time to explain everything beforehand, listens to her patients carefully, and has a very reassuring manner. She is also very easy to get in touch with both before and after surgery should you have any questions. I am very happy with my results and would not hesitate to recommend Dr. Watson to others.
— Dec 23, 2025
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Meet Dr. Alison Watson, MD

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Ophthalmology
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FAQs About Dr. Watson's Practice

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New patients are generally accepted by Dr. Alison Watson, MD. To arrange an appointment, call the number on Dr. Watson's profile.

Dr. Watson frequently treats the following conditions: Drooping Eyelids (Ptosis), Brow Ptosis, Eyelid Spasm and Entropion. See more on Sharecare.

Dr. Alison Watson, MD is affiliated with Lankenau Medical Center.

Yes, Dr. Alison Watson, MD holds board certification in Ophthalmology.

Training & Medical Education
Medical Education
  • Thomas Jefferson University Sidney Kimmel Medical College
    2013
Medical Education
Board Certifications
  • Ophthalmology
Board Certifications
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Internship
  • Lankenau Medical Center
    2014
Internship
Residency Hospital
  • Wills Eye Hospital
    2017
Residency Hospital
Fellowship Hospital
  • Toc Eye and Face
    2019
Fellowship Hospital

Hospitals Where Dr. Alison Watson, MD Practices

  • Lankenau Medical Center

    100 E Lancaster Ave, Wynnewood, PA

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