William Tasman, M.D., FACS (1929-2017) Dr. William Tasman founded Mid Atlantic Retina, formerly Retinovitreous Associates, Ltd. in 1974. Since 1985 he has also been Ophthalmologist-in-Chief of Wills Eye Hospital, Philadelphia, PA. In that position, he has been responsible for training 161 residents and 199 retinal fellows..