Dr. Dr. Kevin Jong
Ophthalmologist
2855 Gramercy St Houston TX, 77025About
Dr. Kevin Jong is an ophthalmologist practicing in Houston, TX. Dr. Jong specializes in eye and vision care. As an ophthalmologist, Dr. Jong can practice medicine as well as surgery. Opthalmologists can perform surgeries because they have their medical degrees along with at least eight years of additional training. Dr. Jong can diagnose and treat diseases, perform eye operations and prescribe eye glasses and contacts. Ophthalmologists can also specialize even further in a specific area of eye care.
Education and Training
Baylor College of Medicine 1992
Board Certification
OphthalmologyAmerican Board of OphthalmologyABO
Provider Details
Treatments
- Cataracts
- Diabetes
- Pterygium
- Macular Degeneration
- Glaucoma
- Diabetic Retinopathy
- Uveitis
- Type 2 Diabetes
- Chalazion
- Farsightedness
- Nearsightedness
- Conjunctivitis
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