Dr. William Lipsky is a board certified ophthalmologist who has specialized in cataract, corneal and refractive surgery for over 20 years. His experience includes all forms of refractive surgical procedures including LASIK surgery. Dr. Lipsky also uses the new technology intraocular lens implants including ReSTOR® and Tecnis® for those patients seeking cataract surgery.
Dr. Lipsky opened Advanced Laser Vision & Surgical Institute in January of 2000. ALVSI is a premier refractive facility with state of the art equipment including the Star S4 Visx Excimer Laser and the Intralase femtosecond laser for the all laser refractive surgery. His surgical expertise and outcomes have been utilized by the VISX Company to demonstrate how effective LASIK can be in the hands of a skilled and experienced surgeon. Dr. Lipsky is presently a consultant for NASA and has worked extensively with AMO and NASA to enable Astronauts to have refractive surgical procedures.
Dr. Lipsky is a fellow of the American Academy of Ophthalmology, the American College of Surgeons and the International Society of Refractive Surgeons. He received his Bachelor Degree from Cornell University and attended New York Medical College. He completed his residency in Internal Medicine before joining the United States Air Force as a flight surgeon. He later served as Chief of Ophthalmology at USPS Hospital (now Christus St. John Hospital) in the Clear Lake Area before opening his practice in 1981.
Dr. Lipsky and his wife Sharon have four children, and two granddaughters. He is very active in his community and his synagogue.
Ophthalmologist
Dr. Shaena Choi, M.D. is a board certified Eye Surgeon who has been in private practice for over 10 years. Her practice involves state of the art cataract surgery including multifocal and toric lens options, LASIK/PRK, oculoplastic surgery, medical glaucoma, medical retina, and pediatrics.
She received her undergraduate degree at University of Texas in Austin and then completed her medical degree at Baylor College of Medicine in Houston. After completing a 1 year internal medicine internship at New England Medical Center in Boston, Mass, she completed her residency training at University of Rochester - Strong Memorial Hospital in Rochester, New York.
She is a member of the American Academy of Ophthalmology, Texas Medical Association, Harris County Medical Society and the Houston Ophthalmologic Society.
Dr. Choi and her husband have 2 active, young sons. She enjoys running and travelling. She is also an accomplished pianist and is aspiring to learn guitar.
Clinical Director
Dr. David Johnson, O.D., graduated from the University of Houston with his Doctor of Optometry degree. Prior to pursuing a career in Optometry, he received a Bachelor of Science and a Master of Education from Stephen F. Austin State University. Dr. Johnson began working with Dr. Lipsky at Advanced Laser Vision as an intern and is currently the Director of Refractive Surgery Services. He received additional training in refractive and cataract surgery management at multiple clinics in the Dallas area. He underwent LASIK surgery in 2002, and can personally share in his patients’ desire and excitement of becoming free from glasses and contacts.
Dr. Johnson is an active member in the Optometric Council on Refractive Technology, the American Optometric Association, and the Texas Optometric Association. Dr. Johnson resides in the Clear Lake area. His hobbies include traveling and attending professional sporting events.
William Lipsky, M.D., F.A.C.S.
Dr. Shaena Choi, M.D. is a board certified Eye Surgeon who has been in private practice for over 10 years. Her practice involves state of the art cataract surgery including multifocal and toric lens options, LASIK/PRK, oculoplastic surgery, medical glaucoma, medical retina, and pediatrics.
Dr. David Johnson, O.D., graduated from the University of Houston with his Doctor of Optometry degree. Prior to pursuing a career in Optometry, he received a Bachelor of Science and a Master of Education from Stephen F. Austin State University. Dr. Johnson began working with Dr. Lipsky at Advanced Laser Vision as an intern and is currently the Director of Refractive Surgery Services. He received additional training in refractive and cataract surgery management at multiple clinics in the Dallas area. He underwent LASIK surgery in 2002, and can personally share in his patients’ desire and excitement of becoming free from glasses and contacts.