About Our Ophthalmologists (Eye MD’s) at Austin Eye

WORK EXPERIENCE:

Ophthalmologist – Chief Executive Officer – Austin Eye
Austin, Texas. July 1997 – Present

Medical Director – Austin Eye Laser and Surgicenter
Austin, Texas. 2015 – Present

Owner/Manager – ATX Vision and MRS Family Partnership
Austin, Texas

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EDUCATION:

Temple University School of Medicine Affiliated Hospitals
Philadelphia, PA. Ophthalmology Residency Training Program, July 1994-1997

Santa Clara Valley Medical Center (Stanford Univ School of Medicine Affiliate Hospital)
San Jose, California. Transitional Internship, June 1993-1994

Baylor College of Medicine
Houston, Texas. M.D., August 1989 – May 1993

Rice University
Houston, Texas. B.A. Biology, August 1985 – May 1989

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ACADEMIC POSITIONS:

Affiliate Faculty, Department of Ophthalmology.
The University of Texas at Austin Dell Medical School 2017-Present

University of Texas at Austin Dell Medical School Faculty Senate
The University of Texas at Austin Dell Medical School. 9/1/2019-8/31/2022

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HONORS AND ACTIVITIES:

Temple University School of Medicine Distinguished Resident Alumni Award 2026
YouTube Creator Award for surpassing 100,000 subscribers – 2025
University of Texas Medical Center Executive Philanthropic Advisory Board 2025
American Academy of Ophthalmology Guest of Honor – 2024
Newsweek Magazine – America’s Best Eye Doctors 2023 – Top 1% of US Ophthalmologists
Austin American Statesman Best of the Best Eye Surgeon/LASIK finalist (top 3) 2021
Founder and President: Austin Refractive Surgical Society. 2020
University of Texas at Austin Chancellor’s Council Executive Committee 2017-2018
Search Committee Member for Chairman – Mitchel and Shannon Wong Eye Institute at the University of Texas Dell Medical School 2017
Cofounder – Mitchel and Shannon Wong Eye Institute at the University of Texas Dell Medical School 2016
University of Texas Development Board, 2016-2023
Texas Monthly Magazine Ophthalmology “Super Doctor” 2012-2025
Austin Monthly Magazine Ophthalmology “Top Doctor” 2013, 2019-2023
Texas Medical Board Expert Ophthalmology Panelist 2011-2015, 2023
Intralase Pioneer Award 2003 (recognition for being early adopter of Intralase technology)
Summit-Autonomous Society Recognition (1000 LASIK cases in one year) 2000
Board Certification by The American Board of Ophthalmology – 1998, 2008, 2018
Chief of Ophthalmology – St. David’s Hospital – Austin, Texas 1999-2000
Chief Resident in Ophthalmology, Temple University School of Medicine, 1996-1997
Finisher – Dallas Whiterock Marathon 2007
Finisher – New York City Marathon 2006
Finisher – Austin Marathon, 2001-2002, 2004-2014 (13 times)
Finisher — Philadelphia Marathon, 1996
Finisher — Houston-Tenneco Marathon – 1989, 1991, 1992, 1993, 2009, 2010
John McGovern Outstanding Premedical Student at Rice University Scholarship, 1989
Harris County Medical Society Outstanding Premedical Student Scholarship, 1988
Rice University President’s Honor Roll, Three Years
Academic Fellow of Hanszen College, Rice University, 1989
Rice University Premedical Society, President, 1989
Rice University Honor Council, Vice-Chairman, 1988
Michael E. DeBakey Summer Surgery Student, 1987

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PROFESSIONAL ACTIVITIES:

American Academy of Ophthalmology
Austin Ophthalmological Society
Texas Medical Association
American Society of Cataract and Refractive Surgery
Travis County Medical Society
Texas Ophthalmology Association

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CERTIFICATION COURSES COMPLETED:

Casebeer Radial and Astigmatic Keratomy 1996
Chiron Automated Keratome and LASIK 1996
LADARVision excimer laser 7/2000
IntraLASIK Surgeon Certification 11/2002
LADARVision Custom Cornea Certification May 8, 2003
Intralase Femtosecond laser 11/2002
Staar Surgical Visan Implantable Contact Lens (ICL) 2/2004
Crystalens Certification Course December 2004
Restor Certification May 2005
Advanced Cardiac Life Support Certification 2005, 2008, 2010
iLASIK and Visx laser certification December 2009
Botox/Juvederm certification 2010
Intacs corneal rings certification 2011
Lensx femtosecond laser certification 2012
Glaukos iStent certification 2013
DMEK Certification 2015
AMO iDesign 2015
Corneal cross linking treatment for keratconus 2016
Lipiflow 2016
Kahook Dual Blade MIGS procedure 2018
Light adjustable lens training 2023

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CLINICAL RESEARCH:

Ophthalmology Investigator for PPD Development (formerly PPD Pharmaco) 1998-2011
Ophthalmology Investigator for Healthquest Research 1998

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CONSULTING:

Bausch and Lomb Envista IOL Advisory Board 2025

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NEWS FEATURES:

8/16: KXAN (NBC Austin) News: Preventing eye injury during the solar eclipse.
10/16: Austin American Statesman: Gift to Establish Eye Institute at UT’s Dell Medical School
9/04: FOX 7 News (KTBC Austin), Crystalens and the Implantable contact lens.
11/25/02: KXAN 36 (NBC Austin) News, IntraLASIK surgery
11/00: FOX 7 News (KTBC Austin), LASIK surgery with the LADARVision excimer laser.
9/00: News 8 Austin, LASIK surgery with the LADARVision excimer laser.
8/00: KVUE 24 (ABC Austin) News, LASIK surgery with the LADARVision excimer laser.
8/00: KXAN 36 (NBC Austin) News, LASIK surgery with the LADARVision excimer laser.
8/00: Austin American Statesman Technopolis Section News Feature: LASIK surgery with the LADARVision excimer laser.

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HOSPITAL AFFILIATION:

Austin Eye Laser and Surgicenter (Active) Austin, Texas

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PHILANTHROPY:

April 2026: Temple University Hospital Department of Ophthalmology – Endowed lectureship on the Business of Ophthalmology – $150,000 gift

December 2021. Temple University Hospital Department of Ophthalmology Wong Research Fund donation – $250,000 gift

2016-2024. University of Texas at Austin Development Board

August 2016. Founder’s Circle. Dell Medical School at the University of Texas at Austin

September 2016. Co-founded the Mitchel and Shannon Wong Eye Institute at the University of Texas at Austin Dell Medical School – $20 million gift

June 2014. Created the Betty and Shannon Wong Endowed Scholarship at Rice University – $150,000 gift

2012. Created the Wong Family Scholarship Fund at Baylor College of Medicine with Mitchel Wong, Rose Wong, and Betty Wong – $150,000 gift

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SOCIAL MEDIA:

As of 1/29/2026, my YouTube channel – www.youtube.com/shannonwongmd has 118,438 subscribers and 16,437,377 views.

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LECTURES AND PRESENTATIONS:

September 18, 2025. Phacoemulsification for Cataract Extraction. BCSC Book 11. Chapter 8.
Presented to the ophthalmology residents at the Mitchel and Shannon Wong Eye Institute. Austin, TX

June 20, 2025. Building our premium cataract and lens replacement practice with YouTube. Japanese society of cataract and refractive surgery. Fukuoka, Japan (via Zoom)

April 25, 2025. OD’s not referring to your practice? No worries. Increased cataract revenue is only 4 steps away. Here’s your plan! American Society of Ophthalmic Administrators. Los Angeles, CA.

October 20, 2024. Using social media to build your private practice revenue.
American Academy of Ophthalmology (AAOE) instruction course. Chicago, IL.

October 3, 2024. BCSC Book 11. Chap. 10. Intraoperative challenges in cataract surgery.
Presented to the ophthalmology residents at the Mitchel and Shannon Wong Eye Institute. Austin, TX

September 5, 2024. “Ophthalmology as a career choice.”
Presented to the UT Austin Health Occupations Students of America. Austin, TX.

July 12, 2024. Intraocular lens exchange of a single piece acrylic IOL after YAG capsulotomy.
Presented at AECOS Summer Symposium – Deer Valley, UT.

April 6, 2024: Follow this surgeon’s YouTube Channel Success secrets to grow your patient base far beyond your city limits. American Society of Ophthalmic Administrators. Boston, MA.

February 2, 2024: John Meade Lecture at the Association of University Professors of Ophthalmology (AUPO). Philanthropy in Ophthalmology – How and Why? Austin, TX.

November 5, 2023: Using social media to build private practice revenue.
American Academy of Ophthalmology (AAOE) instruction course. San Francisco, CA.

August 19,2023: Thumbs-down for IOL selection. How to manage the premium IOL patient who dislikes their IOL.
University of Mississippi Medical College Ophthalmology update 2023. Flowood, MS.

August 19, 2023: Thumbs-up for IOL selection. Ensuring patients like their vision with premium IOLs.
University of Mississippi Medical College Ophthalmology update 2023. Flowood, MS.

August 17, 2023: Intraocular refractive surgery and cataract and refractive surgery.
The University of Texas at Austin Mitchel and Shannon Wong Eye Institute. Austin, TX.

April 1, 2023: The importance of leadership in ophthalmology.
Ophthalmology Outliers meeting. Rancho Palos Verdes, CA

April 1, 2023: How we scaled our premium cataract surgery and lens replacement practice over the past 11 years.
Ophthalmology Outliers meeting. Rancho Palos Verdes, CA

March 25, 2023: Ophthalmology Off-the-grid podcast
YoungMD Connect Live. Austin, TX

March 25, 2023: Intraocular lens exchange.
YoungMD Connect Live. Austin, TX

July 24, 2021. Advanced Phaco Skills Transfer Instructor.
American Society of Cataract and Refractive Surgery, Las Vegas, NV

May 10, 2021. Temple Ophthalmology Resident lecture. Top 10 Lessons Learned in Business and Life. Temple University School of Medicine Dept. of Ophthalmology, Philadelphia, PA (via Zoom)

August 29,2019. UT Dell Medical School. Ophthalmology as a career choice. Presented to UT Dell medical students and faculty. Austin, TX

May 7, 2019: Paper presentation: A Consecutive, Retrospective Cohort Comparing Outcomes of an Extended-Depth-of-Focus Lens in the Presence of Glaucoma Compared to a Normal Population.
American Society of Cataract and Refractive Surgery, San Diego, CA

May 4, 2019. Advanced Phaco Skills Transfer Instructor.
American Society of Cataract and Refractive Surgery, San Diego, CA

March 28, 2019: How to build a great practice culture.
Presented to the Central Texas Optometric Society. Austin, TX

November 7, 2018: “Managing complications during cataract surgery – Suture fixation of a Symfony Lens.”
Grand Rounds presentation: Mitchel and Shannon Wong Eye Institute at the UT Austin Dell Medical School Dept of Ophthalmology. Austin, TX.

November 1, 2018: “Ophthalmology as a career choice.”
Presented to the UT Austin Health Occupations Students of America. Austin, TX.

October 18, 2018: Ophthalmology case presentations: complex cataract surgery, MIGS, laser floater treatment.
Presented to the Central Texas Optometric Society. Austin, TX

August 25, 2018: “How we approach refractive surgery in 2018.”
Presented to the American Society of Ophthalmic Registered Nurses (ASORN) at the
Combined Ophthalmic Symposium sponsored by ASCRS. Austin, TX.

July 15, 2018: “Private Practice Ophthalmology – Life after Ophthalmology Residency.”
Presented to the Temple University Department of Ophthalmology. Philadelphia, PA.

April 12, 2018: “The Symfony Lens.”
Presented at the American Society of Cataract and Refractive Society, Washington, DC.
Johnson and Johnson Vision Sponsored lecture.

April 26, 2017: “My Symfony Experience.”
Presented to Johnson and Johnson Business meeting. Austin, TX.

April 19, 2017: “Experience with the Symfony Lens Implant.”
Presented to the Central Texas Optometric Society. Austin, Texas

January 4, 2017: “Giving back – Founding the Mitchel and Shannon Wong Eye Institute at the University of Texas Dell Medical School.” Chinese Society of Austin. Austin, TX.

August 26, 2015: Networking Healthcare Mixer Panelist.
Austin Asian Chamber of Commerce. Austin, Texas.

September 15, 2014: “Evaluation of the Eye.”
Presented to the University of Texas School of Nursing, Austin, Texas.

October 16, 2013: “Ophthalmology as a Career Choice.”
Presented to the St. Stephen’s Episcopal School Medical Society. Austin, Texas.

September 25, 2013: “Ophthalmology as a Career Choice.”
Presented to the University of Texas Asian Health Professions Organization, Austin, Texas.

September 23, 2013: “Evaluation of the Eye.”
Presented to the University of Texas School of Nursing, Austin, Texas.

September 26, 2012: “Ophthalmology as a Career Choice.”
Presented to the University of Texas Asian Health Professions Organization, Austin, Texas.

September 24, 2012: “Evaluation of the Eye.”
Presented to the University of Texas School of Nursing, Austin, Texas.

August 19, 2012: “Common eye problems in aging adults.” Presented to the Austin Chinese Church. Austin, Texas.

February 8, 2012: “Ophthalmology as a Career Choice.”
Presented to the University of Texas Asian Health Professions Organization, Austin, Texas.

January 30, 2012: “Common eye problems in aging adults.” Presented to the University of Texas SAGE session on medical problems in older adults. Austin, Texas.

September 19, 2011: “Evaluation of the Eye.”
Presented to the University of Texas School of Nursing, Austin, Texas.

April 6, 2011: “Cataract surgery.”
Presented to AARP Cedar Park, Texas.

February 2, 2011: “Ophthalmology as a Career Choice.”
Presented to the University of Texas Asian Health Professions Organization. Austin, Texas.

September 20, 2010: “Evaluation of the Eye.”
Presented to the University of Texas School of Nursing, Austin, Texas.

February 25, 2010: “Advancements in Vision Correction Surgery.”
Presented to the Austin Community Eagle Society (US Military Retired Veterans).
Austin, Texas.

December 7, 2009: “Advancements in Vision Correction surgery.”
Presented to the Rotary Club of Austin – Oak Hill. Austin, Texas.

October 14, 2009: “Ophthalmology as a Career Choice.”
Presented to the University of Texas Asian Health Professions Organization. Austin, Texas.

September 21, 2009: “Evaluation of the Eye.”
Presented to the University of Texas School of Nursing, Austin, Texas.

September 9, 2009: “Age-related eye conditions and state-of-the-art solutions to preserve and maintain vision as we age.”
Presented to the Northwest Neighbor’s Ladies Club, Austin, Texas.

September 22, 2008: “Evaluation of the Eye.”
Presented to the University of Texas School of Nursing, Austin, Texas.

December 17, 2007: “Common eye conditions in the aging population.”
Presented to the University of Texas Retired Faculty Staff Association.
Austin, Texas.

October 23, 2007: “Ophthalmology as a Career Choice.”
Presented to the University of Texas at Austin Pre-Optometry Professional Society,
Austin, Texas.

September 24, 2007: “Evaluation of the Eye.”
Presented to the University of Texas School of Nursing, Austin, Texas.

March 21, 2007: “Ophthalmology as a Career Choice.”
Presented to the University of Texas Asian Health Professions Organization. Austin, Texas.

November 16, 2005: “Ophthalmology as a Career Choice.”
Presented to the University of Texas Asian Health Professions Organization. Austin, Texas.

September 26, 2005: “Evaluation of the Eye.”
Presented to the University of Texas School of Nursing, Austin, Texas.

September 20, 2004: “Evaluation of the Eye.”
Presented to the University of Texas School of Nursing, Austin, Texas.

September 23, 2004: “Ophthalmology as a Career Choice.”
Presented to the University of Texas Asian Health Professions Organization. Austin, Texas.

May 4, 2004: “Surgical Vision Correction in 2004.”
Presented to the University of Texas at Austin 3rd Age Quest Group, Austin, Texas.

October 15, 2003: “The Painful Eye. Evaluation and Treatment.”
Presented to the University of Texas at Austin University Health Ctr Medicine Department,
Austin, Texas.

September 24, 2003: “Ophthalmology as a Career Choice.”
Presented to the University of Texas Asian Health Professions Organization. Austin, Texas.

September 22, 2003: “Evaluation of the Eye.”
Presented to the University of Texas School of Nursing, Austin, Texas.

October 3, 2002: “Ophthalmology as a Career Choice.”
Presented to the University of Texas Asian Health Professions Organization. Austin, Texas.

September 23, 2002: “Evaluation of the Eye.”
Presented to the University of Texas School of Nursing, Austin, Texas.

September 21, 2001: “Evaluation of the Eye.”
Presented to the University of Texas School of Nursing, Austin, Texas.

February 7, 2001: “Evaluation and Management of the Red Eye.”
Presented to the University of Texas at Austin University Health Cntr Medicine Department,
Austin, Texas

October 21, 2000: “LASIK surgery.”
City of Lakeway Health Fair Lecture, Austin, Texas.

March 7, 2000: “LASIK and Future Options for Vision Correction.”
Grand Rounds Presentation to St. David’s Hospital Medical Staff, Austin, Texas.

July 20, 1998: “Use of the Direct Ophthalmoscope for the Internal Medicine Physician.”
Presented to the Central Texas Medical Foundation Department of Internal Medicine,
Austin, Texas.

December 2, 1998: “Eye Emergencies and Eye Trauma.”
Presented to the Central Texas Medical Foundation Department of Family Medicine,
Austin, Texas.

April 29, 1998: “Evaluation and Management of the Red Eye.”
Presented to the University of Texas University Health Center Medicine Department,
Austin, Texas.

February 25,1998: “Ophthalmology as a Career Choice.”
Presented to the University of Texas Asian Health Professions Organization. Austin, Texas.

January 15, 1998: “Evaluation and Management of the Red Eye.”
Presented to the Central Texas Medical Foundation’s Internal Medicine Grand Rounds.
Austin, Texas.

November 19, 1997: “Ocular Manifestations of Systemic Disease.”
Presented to the Central Texas Medical Foundation Department of Internal Medicine,
Austin, Texas.

October 8, 1997: “Evaluation and Management of the Red Eye.”
Presented to the Central Texas Medical Foundation Department of Internal Medicine,
Austin, Texas.

September 10, 1997: “Evaluation and Management of Diabetic Retinopathy.”
Presented to the Central Texas Medical Foundation Department of Internal Medicine,
Austin, Texas.

June 17, 1997: “Rethinking Cataract Surgery at Temple University Hospital.”
Presented to the Temple University School of Medicine, Department of Ophthalmology,
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.

March 10, 1996: Founded and Directed Zion Baptist Church Eye and Vision Screening –
A vision screening project for an African-American Church in North
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.

January 5, 1996: “Eye Emergencies – Approach and Management.”
Presented to the Lankanau Hospital Department of Internal Medicine,
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.

December 15, 1995: “Ocular Manifestations of Systemic Disease.”
Presented to the Lankanau Hospital Department of Internal Medicine,
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.

June 20, 1995: “Corneal Transplantation – Principles and Practice.”
Presented to the Temple University School of Medicine, Department of Ophthalmology,
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.

December 22, 1994: “Diabetic Retinopathy – Screening and Treatment.”
Presented to the Lankanau Hospital Department of Internal Medicine,
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.

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PUBLICATIONS

December 2023
Building our brand.
Ophthalmology Management. December 2023.
https://digital.ophthalmologymanagement.com/december-2023/e1

February 2023
IOL properties: Considerations for removal
Cataract and Refractive Surgery Today. February 2023.
file:///C:/Users/shannon.wong/AppData/Local/Microsoft/Windows/INetCache/Content.Outlook/NJEQI4RY/0223CRST_F_IOLMaterial.pdf

January 2023
Combat, Victory and Ophthalmology
Timeliss tips – Top 11 videos from CRST’s Timeless Tips video contest.
https://crstoday.com/articles/jan-2023/combat-victory-and-ophthalmology
Cataract and Refractive Surgery Today. January 2023.

July 2022
Navigating through the noise. Case presentation.
Cataract and Refractive Surgery Today. July 2022.

January 2022
Top 10 Best-in-class videos from CRST’s Phaco saves video contest
Cataract and Refractive Surgery Today. January 2022.
https://crstoday.com/articles/jan-2022/top-phaco-saves/?single=true

April 2020
Correcting Astigmatism in the Pseudophake.
Cataract and Refractive Surgery Today. April 2020.

September 2019
Though my eyes. The Tecnis Symfony IOL.
Cataract and Refractive Surgery Today. September 2019.

April 2019
Contributing author for Eyeworld (ASCRS publication). Cataract EDOF fundamentals What they are, how and when to use them.
Source: https://www.eyeworld.org/

Nov/Dec 2017
(video referenced in) Screen Time
https://crstoday.com/articles/2017-novdec/screen-time/

August 2017
(video referenced in) This Month on eyetube.net
https://crstoday.com/articles/2017-aug/this-month-on-eyetube-5/

February 2017
(CRST Europe) Buffet or À La Carte for Laser Enhancements?
https://crstodayeurope.com/articles/2017-feb/buffet-or-a-la-carte-for-laser enhancements/

Mar/Apr 2017
Argentinian Flag Sign
https://millennialeye.com/articles/2017-mar-apr/argentinian-flag-sign/

Nov/Dec 2016:
Mastering Postcataract Laser Enhancements
https://crstoday.com/articles/2016-novdec/mastering-postcataract-laser-enhancements/

May/June 2015
(comments included in) What is One Nonophthalmic Gadget You Can’t Live Without?
https://millennialeye.com/articles/2015-may-jun/what-is-one-nonophthalmic-gadget-you-cant-live-without/