Cataract Surgeon
Texas
Dr. Shannon Wong is one of Austin’s most experienced ophthalmologists performing surgical vision correction procedures. He has performed well over 7,000 laser vision correction procedures and 10,000 cataract and premium lens replacement procedures. As testament to the safety and long-term benefits of Vision correction surgery, he has performed LASIK surgery for his wife and children and performed Premium Cataract Surgery on his father – Mitchel Wong, MD and his mother. His commitment to providing the highest quality care for each patient involves deploying the safest and most advanced surgical treatment for his patients while using the most advanced technologies.
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Dr. Shannon Wong is an Austin native. He graduated from St. Stephen’s Episcopal School in Austin. He received his undergraduate degree from Rice University in Houston, TX. He graduated from Baylor College of Medicine in Houston, TX before beginning his Internship at Santa Clara Valley Medical Center in San Jose, CA. His residency in ophthalmology was completed at Temple University School of Medicine in Philadelphia, PA where he was also the Chief Resident in Ophthalmology. He is past Chief of Ophthalmology at St. David’s Medical Center in Austin. He is currently an affiliate faculty member in the department of ophthalmology at the University of Texas at Austin Dell medical school.
Austin Eye was the first practice to perform LASIK in Austin in 1995. We were also the first ophthalmologists providing all-laser iLASIK in Austin in 2002.
In addition to iLASIK, Dr. Shannon Wong routinely performs cataract and premium lens replacement surgery. Most procedures are done at the Austin Eye Laser and Surgicenter located at 2700 Bee Cave Road in Austin. Since 2004, he has been using advanced technology lens implants to enable seamless vision far, near and in-between without glasses. Bausch and Lomb has recognized Shannon Wong and Austin Eye as a cataract surgery center of excellence. Over the past 17 years, he has used advanced technology lenses in thousands of patients with excellent results to date. In 2012, Dr. Shannon Wong performed the first laser cataract surgery procedure in Austin. Laser cataract surgery is designed to make cataract surgery outcomes more precise, predictable and safe.
Dr. Wong’s focus is on surgical vision correction – primarily premium lens replacement and premium cataract surgery, and LASIK. He is skilled and considered an expert in management of complex surgery to the lens, iris and cornea.
Dr. Shannon Wong has been recognized by the Summit Autonomous Society for ranking among the highest volume LASIK surgeons in the United States. He has been recognized by the Intralase Corporation as a pioneer in iLASIK surgery. His expertise in surgical vision correction has been featured in news reports in the Austin American Statesman, the Austin Business Journal, Fox 7 News, KXAN (NBC) news, and KVUE (ABC) news over the past 23 years. Austin Monthly magazine has recognized Shannon Wong as a “Top Doctor” in Ophthalmology from 2019-2022. Texas Monthly magazine selected Dr. Shannon Wong as an Ophthalmology “Super Doctor” in every year from 2012-2021.
Made a 6 hours round trip to see Dr. Wong for a lens replacement consultation. He patiently talked with me and answered all of my questions without making me feel rushed. My assigned technician, Arianna, was pleasant and very knowledgeable. She also took her time with me and didn't make me feel rushed.
Dr Wong and his team are dedicated professionals at the top of their field. They will go to any depths to ensure the best outcome for each patient and truly seem to enjoy their work. They involve the patient in making key decisions.
I had an excellent visit. The staff were very helpful and friendly. I was seen and evaluated promptly by the technologist. Dr Wong vas very thorough explaining my options for cataract surgery.
Dr. Shannon Wong is one the best eye surgeons in the USA. He is very knowledgeable and passionate about his work. He provides the best care and advice for his patients in order to help them to restore their vision, after the cataract surgery. His staff is very professional and helpful. Highly recommended!
I had an excellent visit with Dr. Wong recently. I was impressed by everyone I met at the practice and their friendliness and professionalism. The facility is modern, immaculately kept and comfortable. The waiting area feels more like a hotel lobby than a medical office. Kelsey patiently and forthrightly answered my many questions and Dr. Wong was personable and knowledgeable. The practice puts great effort into producing educational material and putting it out in the community so the visit can be efficient. Overall, Austin Eye demonstrates the hallmarks of an operation very well run.
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