Dr Evan Wong
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Dr Evan Wong
Dr. Evan Wong is an ophthalmologist with a global journey—born in Scotland, raised in Singapore, and now thriving in Perth. After graduating the University of Western Australia, he completed specialist training with the Royal Australian and New Zealand College of Ophthalmologists. Dr. Wong’s expertise is enhanced by a fellowship in cornea, cataract, and refractive surgery at the Singapore National Eye Centre, where he was a clinical research fellow in the tissue engineering and stem cell group at the Singapore Eye Research Institute. Adding to his accolades, he holds a PhD in microperimetry, advancing care for retinal and macular conditions.
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Background and education
Dr Wong specialises in the management of corneal and anterior segment disease, including cataract, pterygium, keratoconus, corneal infections and corneal dystrophies. He has a special interest in corneal transplantation and regularly performs PK, DALK, DSAEK and DMEK surgeries at Royal Perth Hospital, Sir Charles Gairdner Hospital and privately. Dr Wong is actively involved in clinical research and has authored several peer-reviewed publications and scientific reviews. Dr Wong is the Principal Investigator for a current study aiming to manufacture cultured corneal endothelial cells for use in cell injection therapy for bullous keratopathy and Fuch’s endothelial corneal dystrophy.
Dr Wong also specialises in refractive surgery, offering LASIK, SmartSight, ICL and TransPRK procedures. He has recently written a book chapter on small incision lenticule extraction in high myopia.
Outside of work, he loves spending time with his family, enjoys swimming and running.
Research Interests
- Cell therapy for corneal endothelial dysfunction
- Neuropathic corneal pain
- Refractive surgery, including LASIK, ReLex, ICL and advanced surface ablation
Current Hospitals / University Affiliations
- Lions Eye Institute
- Lions Laser Vision
- Subiaco Eye Hospital
- Royal Perth Hospital
- Bentley Hospital
- Sir Charles Gairdner Hospital
- SJOG Midland
- Senior Research Fellow at the University of Western Australia
Other professional achievements
2021 RANZCO Trevalyn-Smith Travelling Scholarship
Professional Memberships
- Royal Australian and New Zealand College of Ophthalmologists (RANZCO)
- Australia and New Zealand Cornea Society (ANZCS)
- The Cornea Society
- Australian Society for Cataract and Refractive Surgeons (AUSCRS)
- Asia Cornea Society (ACS)
- Refractive Surgery Alliance (RSA)
- Australian Society for Medical Entrepreneurship and Innovation (ASME)
