Experienced in Nearsightedness

Dr. Lingkun Kong

Ophthalmology
CHRISTUS Health
San Antonio Eye Center PA
523 Dallas Street, 
San Antonio, TX 
Offers Telehealth
Experienced in Nearsightedness
CHRISTUS Health
San Antonio Eye Center PA
523 Dallas Street, 
San Antonio, TX 
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Overview

Lingkun Kong is an Ophthalmologist in San Antonio, Texas. Dr. Kong is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Nearsightedness. Her top areas of expertise are Strabismus, Retinopathy of Prematurity, Amblyopia, Congenital Cataract, and Cataract Removal.

Her clinical research consists of co-authoring 20 peer reviewed articles and participating in 2 clinical trials. MediFind looks at clinical research from the past 15 years. In particular, she has co-authored 3 articles in the study of Nearsightedness.

Graduate Institution
The University Of Texas At Arlington
Residency
Texas Tech University Health Services
Specialties
Ophthalmology
Licenses
Ophthalmology in TX
Fellowships
UT Southwestern Med School and Affiliated Hospitals
Indiana University Health
Hospital Affiliations
CHRISTUS Health Plan
CHRISTUS San Antonio PASC
Languages Spoken
English
Gender
Female

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Locations

San Antonio Eye Center PA
523 Dallas Street, San Antonio, TX 78215

Clinical Research

Clinical research consists of overseeing clinical studies of patients undergoing new treatments and therapies, and publishing articles in peer reviewed medical journals. Providers who actively participate in clinical research are generally at the forefront of the fields and aware of the most up-to-date advances in treatments for their patients.

2 Clinical Trials

Comparison of Vision and Development Outcomes in Laser- and Bevacizumab-Treated Infants With Retinopathy of Prematurity
Comparison of Vision and Development Outcomes in Laser- and Bevacizumab-Treated Infants With Retinopathy of Prematurity
Enrollment Status: Completed
Publish Date: September 13, 2023
New Pediatric Patching Method to Improve Compliance
New Pediatric Patching Method to Improve Compliance
Enrollment Status: Unknown
Publish Date: June 22, 2023
Intervention Type: Device
Study Phase: Not Applicable
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20 Total Publications

Plasma Levels of Bevacizumab and Vascular Endothelial Growth Factor After Low-Dose Bevacizumab Treatment for Retinopathy of Prematurity in Infants.
Plasma Levels of Bevacizumab and Vascular Endothelial Growth Factor After Low-Dose Bevacizumab Treatment for Retinopathy of Prematurity in Infants.
Journal: JAMA ophthalmology
Published: April 21, 2022
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