Dr. Melissa Tong, Ophthalmologist, Vaughan, ON

Dr. Melissa Tong

Dr. Melissa Tong

Ophthalmologist
Vaughan, ON
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Dr. Melissa Tong Bio

Dr. Melissa Tong , Ophthalmologist, Vaughan was born in Winnipeg, Manitoba and grew up in Manitoba, British Columbia, Hong Kong, Australia and Toronto. Dr. Melissa Tong , Ophthalmologist, Vaughan was accepted directly from High School into the combined accelerated BS/MD program at Penn State University/Thomas Jefferson University in Philadelphia and graduated summa cum laude. During medical school, she trained at Wills Eye Hospital and Harvard/Massachusetts Eye and Ear Infirmary. Dr. Melissa Tong , Ophthalmologist, Vaughan completed her ophthalmologist residency at the University of Louisville, Kentucky and Glaucoma Fellowship at the University of California, Davis. She is a Fellow of the Royal College of Surgeons of Canada (FRCSC) and is a licensed Ophthalmologist in Ontario and British Columbia. Dr. Melissa Tong , Ophthalmologist, Vaughan  has received laser eye surgery training from Moorfields Eye Hospital, London UK. She has also participated in volunteer eye surgery with Orbis Flying Eye Hospital. Dr. Tong has had several published articles in the field of Glaucoma and has written a chapter on Glaucoma in the ophthalmology textbook, Albert & Jakobiec’s Principles Practice of Ophthalmology. She is fluent in English and can converse in Cantonese.

Dr. Melissa Tong , Ophthalmologist, Vaughan  Is in good standing with the College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada, Canadian Ophthalmological Society and the Canadian Medical Association

Keywords: retina, macular disease, vitreous humour, Dry Eye,  vitreoretinal surgery, uveitis, diabetic retinopathy, age-related macular degeneration, Glaucoma and Intravitreal Injections, Retina,  Diabetic Retinopathy

Dr. Melissa Tong , Ophthalmologist, Vaughan


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Please contact ( Dr. Melissa Tong, Ophthalmologist Vaughan, ON ) to enquire if this health care provider is accepting new patients. Glaucoma is an eye disease caused by a buildup of intraocular pressure (IOP). Your eyes have clear liquid that flows in and out, but if you have glaucoma, this liquid doesn’t drain properly, causing this buildup of IOP pressure. Glaucoma is a disease of the optic nerve, which is made up of nerve fibers and transmits images from the eye to your brain. If you have a condition known as ocular hypertension, which is a result of high ocular pressure, your risk of developing glaucoma increases.Your optometrist or ophthalmologist may want to lower your IOP as a preventative measure.

Our eye works a lot like a camera. In order for us to see clearly, the Cornea has light has to be focused by a lens. We are all born with a lens inside our eye that does this job for us and in early life it is crystal clear. As we age, this lens can become cloudy and begin to block light or create blur. We call this change in the lens a “cataract”.

Fortunately, cataracts are treatable through surgery. During cataract surgery, the clouded lens is removed and replaced with an artificial intraocular lens (IOL). This procedure is highly successful in restoring clear vision for most people, allowing them to see more clearly and improve their quality of life.

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    This doctor is far too smug. There is an air about her that is repulsive. In terms of character, not all there. Try to find a doctor with greater humility and more depth of character. Her arrogance stinks like bad BO.
    Submitted: October 30, 2022
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    Melissa Tong is not qualified to practice. She is billing OHIP nothing more. She provides treatment for optimal billing. She doesn't listen and doesn't care. I would NEVER see her again.
    Submitted: July 03, 2022
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    i would like to thank the admin team for arranging an appointment on very short notice when I was experiencing a great deal of discomfort in my eyes. They were extremely kind and supportive. Dr. Tong was, as well, comforting and thorough in her examination, reassuring me that my eye issue was treatable and could be controlled. She also arranged for a very timely follow-up appointment. (Submitted on behalf of my wife Donatella)
    Submitted: March 31, 2022
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    Worst doctor ever. Does not listen to patient concerns and continued to prescribe ineffective eyedrops that led to severe side effects. She did not listen to us when we told her that the eyedrops caused allergic reactions, and instead said wash your eyes with hot water. She is constantly “too busy” to see you and will not take the time to understand your needs. Don’t go here.
    Submitted: February 05, 2022
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    She is the worst doctor I've been to. Doesn't look at the patients when talking to them, shows annoyance and impatience when asked questions, long wait (3 hours) at the clinic. I would not recommend her to anyone. When asked about if the condition requires surgery, her response was "it depends on how you feel if you need it". What kind of professional advice is that!?
    Submitted: February 04, 2022
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    Continue to be a patient taken care by Dr.Melissa Tong to maintain my eye pressure under control.
    Submitted: October 27, 2021
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    Dr. Tong is a thorough, caring ophthalmologist and I rate her 5 stars.
    Submitted: April 24, 2019
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    Happy to rate Dr. Melissa Tong, Ophthalmologist, Vaughan, ON as excellent in all ares of her practice.
    Submitted: May 02, 2017

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