Welcome to Austin Eye
Clear Vision Begins Here
“Our Vision… Perfecting Yours” reflects the mission of Austin Eye – to create an exceptional team of ophthalmologists, optometrists, nurses, technicians and administrative staff immersed in a culture that is supportive, caring, and focused on helping people experience life to its fullest by enabling our patients to see their best through vision correction surgery.
Our “Why” is that when a patient wants the very best care for their eyes to experience life to its fullest, that we have trained, prepared and have as our ethos providing the best possible care available in the world – at all levels – customer service, administrative support, billing, medical and surgical care with a compassionate and caring spirit.
Our eye care team is devoted to providing exceptional customer service and medical and surgical eye care for our patients.
We will continue to evolve and improve in every facet as an organization into the future.
Our Vision… Perfecting Yours
Our Commitment To The Highest Quality Of Patient Eye Care
featured Services
premium cataract surgery
premium cataract surgery
Austin Eye is a leading authority on Premium Cataract Surgery. We believe in constant innovation and aim for excellence with every patient & every treatment.
LASIK
LASIK
Are you a good candidate for LASIK? The experienced surgical team at Austin Eye will conduct a thorough examination to determine how LASIK may help to transform your vision.
Cataract Surgery
Cataract Surgery
When it comes to treating cataracts, you’ve got options. Austin Eye is a leading authority in the field of cataract surgery. Your vision is safe in our experienced hands.
Premium Lens Replacement
Premium Lens Replacement
Premium Lens Replacement (PLR) is the preferred surgery for vision correction patients over the age of 45. Let us share with you how this modern treatment option works.
Eyelid & Facial Plastics
Eyelid & Facial Plastics
Specializing in cosmetic and reconstructive plastic surgery of the eyelids, brows, and face.
HAVING PROBLEMS AFTER CATARACT OR PREMIUM LENS REPLACEMENT SURGERY?
Our surgeons have performed over 20,000 cataract and premium lens implant procedures.
NEED A SECOND OPINION?

Meet Our Doctors
Shannon Wong, MD
Shannon Wong, MD
Dr. Wong is one of Austin’s most experienced and sought-after ophthalmologists performing surgical vision correction procedures.
John Odette, MD
John Odette, MD
Dr. Odette is a highly experienced LASIK and Cataract surgeon, with additional expertise in glaucoma, eyelids and general eye health.
Max Medert, MD
Max Medert, MD
Dr. Medert is an experienced ophthalmologist who specializes in cataract, LASIK, and advanced anterior segment surgery.
Krista
Stewart, MD
Krista
Stewart, MD
Dr. Stewart is an Oculofacial Plastic Surgeon combining artistry and precision to deliver personalized care for cosmetic, reconstructive eye, and face concerns.
Ashley
Deese, OD
Ashley
Deese, OD
Dr. Deese is a highly experienced optometrist with a primary focus on specialty contact lenses, ocular disease and glaucoma management.
Shannon Wong, MD
Sarah
Forrest, OD
Dr. Forrest specializes in comprehensive medical eye care: vision correction options, advanced treatment of ocular disease, and contact lens evaluations.
River
Ficke, OD
River
Ficke, OD
Dr. Forrest specializes in comprehensive medical eye care: vision correction options, advanced treatment of ocular disease, and contact lens evaluations.
Clear Vision Begins Here
Choosing your ophthalmologist involves trust. This trust is especially important when contemplating eye surgery. The medical care and concern that we provide at Austin Eye is of the highest possible standard.
Each patient that we care for can be assured that they will receive medical and surgical care that involves honest, caring ethical ophthalmologists and optometrists, the most advanced and state-of-the-art medical and surgical technology, and the support of a professional and caring staff…
You have chosen the right practice for your eye care in Austin, TX.
Trust Your Vision To Experienced, Caring, Honest Austin eye surgeons using the finest vision correction Technology Available.



featured reviews
Loved the time he gave me in my recent visit. I didn’t feel pressured to end or shorten my consultation with him. Truly a good listener and professional physician.
Excellent experience.
The left eye cataract is now done. The procedure went off flawlessly. I want to thank my two drivers , jeff and frank. The providers at Austin Eye can’t be…
Supporting Our Community

The Mitchel and Shannon Wong Eye Institute

The Mitchel and Shannon Wong Eye Institute, recently created at the Dell Medical School, is poised to become a leading-edge center for training future ophthalmologists and providing patients with the best medical and surgical eye care possible.



