Dr Jessica Tong is an Ophthalmologist with subspecialty interest in Eyelid, Lacrimal and Orbital Surgery.
Dr Tong completed medical school at the University of New South Wales and Ophthalmology training via the Sydney Eye Hospital network.
She completed a 2 year Oculoplastic, Lacrimal and Orbital fellowship at the Royal Adelaide Hospital under the tutelage of Professor Dinesh Selva.
Dr Tong has a strong academic focus with over 60 peer-reviewed publications and over $150,000 in grant funding for Ophthalmology and Oculoplastic research.
She is also completing a PhD on Transorbital Endoscopic Approaches. Dr Tong is a Visiting Medical Officer at Sydney Eye Hospital.
Interests include:
- Eyelid surgery
- Blepharoplasty
- Eyelid skin cancers and tumours
- Post Mohs skin cancer surgery and reconstruction
- Eyelid lumps and bumps
- Eyelid malposition (ptosis, ectropion, entropion)
- Facial nerve palsy
- Lacrimal surgery
- Watery eye
- Tear duct obstruction
- Endonasal DCR (dacryocystorhinostomy surgery)
- Orbital surgery
- Thyroid eye disease
- Orbital tumours
- Orbital inflammation
- Orbital infection
- Orbital trauma and fractures
- Artificial eye and socket surgery