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Cornea, Cataract, Anterior Segment Surgery Specialist
Assistant Professor, Eastern Virginia Medical School, Department of Ophthalmology
Getting to Know Dr. Cheung
Dr. Albert Cheung is part of the skilled Cornea team at Virginia Eye Consultants. Dr. Cheung joined VEC to provide world-class corneal and cataract care to patients. He offers advanced medical and surgical options for corneal diseases such as Fuchs dystrophy, Keratoconus, and severe ocular surface disease.
Dr. Cheung has given national and international lectures on various corneal and cataract topics. He has authored more than 50 peer-reviewed journal articles and book chapters. Additionally, he has presented numerous papers, abstracts, and posters at national meetings. His research focus has encompassed lamellar corneal transplantation (DMEK, DSAEK, DALK), limbal stem cell deficiency, ocular surface stem cell transplantation, and cataract outcomes.
Dr. Cheung enjoys spending his free time with family and friends. Outside of his professional career, Dr. Cheung is an experienced swimmer and participated on varsity swimming and water polo teams. He has recently taken on running as a hobby. Graduating college with a minor in studio art, he also has an interest in drawing and painting.
Specialties
- Corneal transplantation
- Cataract surgery
- Fuchs Dystrophy
- Keratoconus
- Limbal stem cell deficiency and transplantation
- Corneal infections
- Dry eye disease
- Clinical research
Education & Training
- Bachelor of Science
Grove City College, Grove City, PA - Doctor of Medicine
Penn State University College of Medicine - Residency Internship
Beaumont Health System, Royal Oak, MI - Ophthalmology Residency
Beaumont Health System, Royal Oak, MI - Cornea/External Disease Fellowship
Cincinnati Eye Institute
Memberships & Affiliations
- American Academy of Ophthalmology
Member - Cornea Society
Member - Holland Foundation for Sight Restoration
Board member - American Society of Cataract and Refractive Surgery (ASCRS)
Member - Virginia Society of Eye Physicians and Surgeons
Member
Publications & Journals
- Cornea
Reviewer - Journal of Cataract and Refractive Surgery
Reviewer - The Ocular Surface
Reviewer - Canadian Journal of Ophthalmology
Reviewer
Honors & Awards
- Ophthalmology Residency Program Attending Physician of the Year, Eastern Virginia Medical School, 2018-2019
- Chief Resident, William Beaumont Hospital, Ophthalmology Residency
- 1st place in Resident Research, Michigan Society of Eye Physicians and Surgeons Annual Meeting
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