

Ophthalmology
Richard Yee, MD
Houston, TX
Dr. Richard Yee, MD, is a Houston-based ophthalmologist with a subspecialty focus on dry eye disease, corneal disorders, cataracts, and refractive surgery, including LASEK and surface ablation techniques. He treats a broad range of conditions such as blepharitis, visual field defects, and ocular surface diseases, performing procedures like tear duct surgery, DSEK corneal transplantation, pterygium surgery, and cataract surgery more frequently than many peers. Dr. Yee serves patients of all ages,
45+
Years in Practice
Credentials
Board Certifications
- Ophthalmology (ABOP)
Education & Training
- Medical School: Joe R. & Theresa Lozano Long School of Medicine at UT Health San Antonio (MD, 1979)
- Residency: University of Texas Health Science Center-San Antonio (Ophthalmology, 1985)
- Fellowship: University of Wisconsin at Milwaukee (Ophthalmology, 1985)
Peer Recognition
- Academic — Joe M. Greene Jr. Endowed Chair in Ophthalmology
- Healthgrades — Healthgrades Honor Roll
Clinical Focus
Subspecialties
Retina & Vitreous
Conditions & Treatments
Corneal DiseaseCataract SurgeryRefractive SurgeryNeuro-OphthalmologyDry Eye Syndrome
Practice Details
Hospital Affiliations
- Houston Methodist Hospital
- Memorial Hermann
- University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center
Languages
English
Experience
45+ years in practice