Overview
Born in Canton, China, Dr. John Lim has lived in Houston since the age of nine. He attended undergraduate school at The University of Texas and the University of Houston, where he also received a post-graduate degree in optometry. After practicing optometry for two years, he earned a medical degree from UT Health San Antonio Medical School. He completed an internship at St. Joseph Hospital in Houston and an ophthalmology residency at Tulane University in New Orleans. Board certified in ophthalmology, Dr. Lim has practiced ophthalmology since 1982. His primary clinical interests are general ophthalmology with emphasis on small-incision cataract surgery and glaucoma management. He also treats cataracts, glaucoma, diabetic retinopathy, macular degeneration, eye pain and other vision issues. Heperforms lens implants (intraocular lens implantation) and LASIK surgery. Dr. Lim is the father of three children. His favorite leisure activities are spending time with his family, playing golf, hunting and saltwater fishing.
Dr. Lim is highly rated in 16 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Dry Eye Syndrome, Cataract, Gyrate Atrophy of the Choroid and Retina, and Subconjunctival Hemorrhage.
He is actively involved in clinical research, co-authoring 2 peer reviewed articles. Dr. Lim is currently accepting new patients.
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Dr. Lim has provided the following conditions as areas of focus. Please note that we may not have enough data to validate their experience in some of these conditions.
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.
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Frequently Asked Questions about Dr. John M. Lim
How do I make an appointment with Dr. John M. Lim?
You can book an appointment with Dr. John M. Lim by calling their office at 713-467-6474. MediFind provides direct contact information so you can schedule visits, second opinions, or consultations without navigating third-party calendars.
Is Dr. John M. Lim a top-rated expert for Dry Eye Syndrome?
MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. John M. Lim is classified as an Distinguished expert for Dry Eye Syndrome, meaning they are among the top experts in the country for this condition. This ranking is based on their volume of patients, published research, and peer connections.
What conditions does Dr. John M. Lim specialize in?
While Dr. John M. Lim is a Ophthalmology, they have specific expertise in Dry Eye Syndrome, Cataract, and Gyrate Atrophy of the Choroid and Retina. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Ophthalmology.
Does Dr. John M. Lim participate in research or clinical trials?
Yes. Dr. John M. Lim has published 2 articles and abstracts on conditions like Dry Eye Syndrome. You can view a list of Dr. John M. Lim's latest peer-reviewed publications and clinical trial participation on their profile to see if they are active in new treatments.
Does Dr. John M. Lim accept my insurance?
Dr. John M. Lim accepts most major insurance plans, including Aetna and Anthem BCBS. We recommend calling the office directly at 713-467-6474 to verify that your specific plan is currently accepted before your visit.
Areas of Expertise
MediFind evaluates expertise by pulling from factors such as number of articles a doctor has published in medical journals, participation in clinical trials, speaking at industry conferences, prescribing and referral patterns, and strength of connections with other experts in their field.
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- Distinguished
- CataractDr. Lim isDistinguished. Learn about Cataract.
- Dry Eye SyndromeDr. Lim isDistinguished. Learn about Dry Eye Syndrome.
- GlaucomaDr. Lim isDistinguished. Learn about Glaucoma.
- Gyrate Atrophy of the Choroid and Retina
- Subconjunctival HemorrhageDr. Lim isDistinguished. Learn about Subconjunctival Hemorrhage.
- Advanced
- Age-Related Macular Degeneration (ARMD)
- AstigmatismDr. Lim isAdvanced. Learn about Astigmatism.
- BlepharitisDr. Lim isAdvanced. Learn about Blepharitis.
- ChalazionDr. Lim isAdvanced. Learn about Chalazion.
- Eyelid BumpDr. Lim isAdvanced. Learn about Eyelid Bump.
- Interstitial KeratitisDr. Lim isAdvanced. Learn about Interstitial Keratitis.
- Late-Onset Retinal Degeneration
- MeibomianitisDr. Lim isAdvanced. Learn about Meibomianitis.
- NearsightednessDr. Lim isAdvanced. Learn about Nearsightedness.
- PresbyopiaDr. Lim isAdvanced. Learn about Presbyopia.
- PterygiumDr. Lim isAdvanced. Learn about Pterygium.
- Experienced
- Allergic ConjunctivitisDr. Lim isExperienced. Learn about Allergic Conjunctivitis.
- AmblyopiaDr. Lim isExperienced. Learn about Amblyopia.
- Bell's PalsyDr. Lim isExperienced. Learn about Bell's Palsy.
- Benign Essential BlepharospasmDr. Lim isExperienced. Learn about Benign Essential Blepharospasm.
- Choroid Plexus CarcinomaDr. Lim isExperienced. Learn about Choroid Plexus Carcinoma.
- Cloudy CorneaDr. Lim isExperienced. Learn about Cloudy Cornea.
- Congenital CataractDr. Lim isExperienced. Learn about Congenital Cataract.
- Conjunctivitis (Pink Eye)Dr. Lim isExperienced. Learn about Conjunctivitis (Pink Eye).
- Corneal Dystrophy and Perceptive Deafness
- DacryoadenitisDr. Lim isExperienced. Learn about Dacryoadenitis.
- Diabetic RetinopathyDr. Lim isExperienced. Learn about Diabetic Retinopathy.
- EntropionDr. Lim isExperienced. Learn about Entropion.
- EpiscleritisDr. Lim isExperienced. Learn about Episcleritis.
- Facial ParalysisDr. Lim isExperienced. Learn about Facial Paralysis.
- HyphemaDr. Lim isExperienced. Learn about Hyphema.
- Increased Intracranial PressureDr. Lim isExperienced. Learn about Increased Intracranial Pressure.
- Leber Hereditary Optic Neuropathy (LHON)
- Macular Corneal Dystrophy Type 1Dr. Lim isExperienced. Learn about Macular Corneal Dystrophy Type 1.
- NeuroretinitisDr. Lim isExperienced. Learn about Neuroretinitis.
- Ocular Hypertension (OHT)Dr. Lim isExperienced. Learn about Ocular Hypertension (OHT).
- Optic Atrophy Type 1Dr. Lim isExperienced. Learn about Optic Atrophy Type 1.
- Optic Nerve AtrophyDr. Lim isExperienced. Learn about Optic Nerve Atrophy.
- Pigment-Dispersion SyndromeDr. Lim isExperienced. Learn about Pigment-Dispersion Syndrome.
- Recurrent Peripheral Facial PalsyDr. Lim isExperienced. Learn about Recurrent Peripheral Facial Palsy.
- Retinal Artery OcclusionDr. Lim isExperienced. Learn about Retinal Artery Occlusion.
- Retinal Vein OcclusionDr. Lim isExperienced. Learn about Retinal Vein Occlusion.
- StrabismusDr. Lim isExperienced. Learn about Strabismus.
- UveitisDr. Lim isExperienced. Learn about Uveitis.