Austin Eye to open new 20,000-square-foot practice in Rollingwood
Austin Eye is scheduled to open a new location in the Westlake area in December. (Rendering courtesy Shannon Wong)
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Austin Eye will open a new Rollingwood location in December at 2700 Bee Caves Road, Austin. The practice specializes in surgical eye care, including laser lens replacement, cataract surgery and LASIK, according to owner Dr. Shannon Wong. The new 20,000-square-foot location will feature 15 exam rooms and an ambulatory surgical center with three operating rooms. 512-250-2020. www.austineye.com
By Amy Rae Dadamo
Amy Rae Dadamo is the reporter for Lake Travis-Westlake, where her work focuses on city government and education. Originally from New Jersey, Amy Rae relocated to Austin after graduating from Ramapo College of New Jersey in May 2019.
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