Melissa M. Wong, MD
Pediatric Ophthalmologist & Adult Strabismus Specialist
Board-Certified Ophthalmologist | Fellowship-Trained Pediatric Ophthalmologist | Adult Strabismus Specialist
Melissa M. Wong, MD, is a board-certified ophthalmologist and fellowship-trained pediatric ophthalmologist and adult strabismus specialist at NH Eye Associates. She provides comprehensive eye care for infants, children, teenagers, and adults, with specialized expertise in pediatric eye disease, amblyopia, strabismus, double vision, prism treatment, and strabismus surgery.
Dr. Wong cares for patients across the lifespan—from newborns only weeks old to adults over 100—and combines advanced medical and surgical expertise with an approach designed to make eye care comfortable and understandable for patients and families.
Pediatric Ophthalmology & Strabismus Expertise
Dr. Wong has extensive experience diagnosing and treating pediatric eye conditions as well as eye alignment disorders affecting both children and adults.
Her areas of expertise include:
- Pediatric eye examinations
- Strabismus and eye misalignment
- Amblyopia, commonly called lazy eye
- Pediatric cataracts
- Pediatric glaucoma
- Retinopathy of prematurity
- Double vision
- Adult strabismus
- Prism treatment for double vision and eye alignment problems
- Strabismus surgery
- Adjustable suture strabismus surgery
- General ophthalmology and routine eye care
Pediatric Eye Care
Children's vision develops rapidly during the first years of life. Some pediatric eye conditions can interfere with normal visual development even when a child does not complain of difficulty seeing.
Dr. Wong evaluates infants and children for conditions including amblyopia, strabismus, pediatric cataracts, pediatric glaucoma, and other childhood eye disorders.
Early diagnosis can be particularly important for conditions such as amblyopia because treatment is often most effective while the visual system is still developing.
Strabismus Care for Children and Adults
Strabismus occurs when the eyes are not properly aligned and may cause one eye to turn inward, outward, upward, or downward.
Although commonly associated with children, strabismus can affect people at any age. Adults may have longstanding childhood strabismus or develop eye misalignment later in life because of medical, neurologic, muscular, or age-related conditions.
Dr. Wong specializes in evaluating and treating both pediatric and adult strabismus.
Treatment depends on the cause and severity of the eye misalignment and may include:
- Observation
- Glasses
- Prism lenses
- Amblyopia treatment when appropriate
- Strabismus surgery
Adult Double Vision & Complex Eye Alignment Problems
New or persistent double vision can significantly interfere with reading, driving, walking, working, and other daily activities.
Dr. Wong has extensive experience evaluating complex double vision and eye alignment problems in adults. Depending on the underlying cause, treatment may include prism glasses, observation, treatment of an underlying eye condition, or strabismus surgery.
Sudden new double vision should be evaluated promptly because it can occasionally be associated with a more serious underlying medical or neurologic condition.
Adjustable Suture Strabismus Surgery
Dr. Wong specializes in adjustable suture strabismus surgery, an advanced surgical technique that allows the position of an eye muscle to be fine-tuned after surgery in appropriately selected patients.
Following surgery, the adjustable suture can allow additional refinement of eye alignment when necessary. This technique can be particularly valuable in certain complex adult strabismus and double-vision cases.
Not every patient requires or is a candidate for adjustable sutures. Dr. Wong determines the most appropriate surgical approach based on each patient's diagnosis and individual eye alignment.
Education & Fellowship Training
- Undergraduate: Boston University — Boston, Massachusetts
- Medical School: Boston University School of Medicine — Boston, Massachusetts
- Internship: Caritas St. Elizabeth's Medical Center — Brighton, Massachusetts
- Ophthalmology Residency: Boston University School of Medicine — Boston, Massachusetts
- Pediatric Ophthalmology Fellowship: Children's Hospital of Philadelphia — Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Board Certification
American Board of Ophthalmology
Dr. Wong is a board-certified ophthalmologist with fellowship training in pediatric ophthalmology and strabismus.
Awards & Recognition
Castle Connolly Top Doctor
Dr. Melissa Wong has been recognized as a Castle Connolly Top Doctor.
New Hampshire Magazine Top Doctor
Dr. Wong has been recognized by New Hampshire Magazine as a Top Doctor four consecutive years, from 2023 through 2026.
Professional Organizations
Dr. Wong is affiliated with several professional medical organizations, including:
- American Academy of Ophthalmology
- American Association for Pediatric Ophthalmology and Strabismus
- New Hampshire Society of Eye Physicians and Surgeons
- New England Ophthalmological Society
- New Hampshire Pediatric Society
Hospital Affiliations
- Elliot Hospital
Publications & Academic Contributions
Dr. Wong has contributed to the medical literature in pediatric ophthalmology, including research and educational publications addressing nystagmus and pediatric red eye.
Wong MM, Schneier AJ, Ledoux D, Heidary G.
“Neuroimaging Findings in Patients With Down Syndrome and Nystagmus.” Journal of Pediatric Ophthalmology & Strabismus. 2016;53(6):383.
Wong M, Anninger W.
“The Pediatric Red Eye.” Pediatric Clinics of North America, Section on Pediatric Ophthalmology. Published June 1, 2014.
About Dr. Wong
Dr. Wong enjoys caring for patients of all ages and helping families understand their child's eye health and treatment options. Her practice combines pediatric ophthalmology with specialized treatment of strabismus and double vision in both children and adults.
Outside of medicine, Dr. Wong enjoys playing tennis, visiting coffee houses for a strong cup of coffee, and experimenting with new recipes at home.
Schedule an Appointment With Dr. Melissa Wong
If your child needs a specialized eye examination or you are experiencing strabismus, eye misalignment, or double vision, schedule an evaluation with Dr. Melissa Wong at NH Eye Associates.
Dr. Wong provides specialized pediatric ophthalmology and strabismus care for patients from infancy through adulthood.
Frequently Asked Questions About Dr. Melissa Wong
What does a pediatric ophthalmologist treat?
A pediatric ophthalmologist is a medical doctor specializing in the diagnosis and treatment of eye and vision problems in infants and children. Dr. Wong treats pediatric conditions including amblyopia, strabismus, pediatric cataracts, pediatric glaucoma, and other childhood eye disorders.
What is the difference between a pediatric ophthalmologist and an optometrist?
Both play important roles in children's eye care. A pediatric ophthalmologist is a medical doctor who has completed ophthalmology residency training followed by additional fellowship training in pediatric ophthalmology and strabismus. Pediatric ophthalmologists can diagnose and medically treat complex eye diseases and perform eye surgery when necessary.
Does Dr. Wong see adults?
Yes. Dr. Wong treats patients of all ages. In addition to pediatric ophthalmology, she specializes in adult strabismus and complex double vision and also provides general ophthalmology and routine eye care.
Does Dr. Wong treat adult strabismus?
Yes. Dr. Wong is a fellowship-trained strabismus specialist who evaluates and treats eye misalignment in both children and adults. Treatment may include prism glasses, observation, or strabismus surgery depending on the cause and severity.
Does Dr. Wong treat double vision?
Yes. Dr. Wong evaluates complex double vision in adults and children. Treatment may include prism correction or strabismus surgery when appropriate. New or sudden double vision should be evaluated promptly.
What is amblyopia?
Amblyopia, often called lazy eye, occurs when vision does not develop normally in one or both eyes during childhood. It can result from strabismus, unequal prescriptions between the eyes, or other conditions that interfere with normal visual development. Early diagnosis and treatment can be important.
What is strabismus?
Strabismus is a condition in which the eyes do not align properly. One eye may turn inward, outward, upward, or downward. Strabismus can occur in children or adults and may be treated with glasses, prisms, amblyopia therapy, or surgery depending on the individual case.
Does Dr. Wong perform strabismus surgery?
Yes. Dr. Wong performs strabismus surgery for appropriate pediatric and adult patients and has expertise in adjustable suture strabismus surgery.
What is adjustable suture strabismus surgery?
Adjustable suture surgery is a specialized strabismus surgery technique that allows the surgeon to fine-tune eye-muscle positioning after the initial procedure in selected patients. Dr. Wong determines whether this technique is appropriate based on the patient's specific type of eye misalignment.
When should my child see a pediatric ophthalmologist?
A pediatric ophthalmology evaluation may be recommended if a child has crossed or wandering eyes, an abnormal red reflex, persistent tearing, unusual eye movements, suspected poor vision, an abnormal vision screening, an eye injury, or another suspected eye condition. Children with certain medical conditions may also require specialized eye examinations.
Can adults develop strabismus even if their eyes were straight as children?
Yes. Adults can develop strabismus and double vision later in life for several reasons. A comprehensive examination can help determine the cause and appropriate treatment.
Where does Dr. Wong practice?
Dr. Melissa Wong provides pediatric ophthalmology, adult strabismus, and comprehensive eye care through NH Eye Associates in New Hampshire.