William Lipsky, M.D., F.A.C.S.

Dr. William Lipsky is a board Certified Ophthalmologist who has specialized in cataract, corneal and refractive surgery for over 20 years. His experience includes all forms of refractive surgical procedures including LASIK surgery Dr. Lipsky also uses the new technology intraocular lens implants including ReStor, ReZoom, and Crystalens for those patients seeking cataract surgery.

Dr. Lipsky opened Advanced Laser Vision & Surgical Institute in January of 2000. A premier refractive facility with state of the art equipment including the Star S4 Visx Excimer Laser and the Intralase femtosecond laser for the all laser refractive surgery. His surgical expertise and outcomes have been utilized by the VISX Company to demonstrate how effective LASIK can be in the hands of a skilled and experienced surgeon. . Dr. Lipsky is presently a consultant for NASA and has worked extensively with AMO and NASA to enable Astronauts to have refractive surgical procedures.

Dr. Lipsky is a fellow of the American Academy of Ophthalmology, the American College of Surgeons and the International Society of Refractive Surgeons. He received his Bachelor Degree from Cornell University and attended New York Medical College. He completed his residency in Internal Medicine before joining the United States Air Force as a flight surgeon. He later served as Chief of Ophthalmology at USPS Hospital (now Christus St. John Hospital) in the Clear Lake Area before opening his practice in 1981.

Dr. Lipsky and his wife Sharon have four children, and one grand daughter. He is very active in his community and his synagogue.

Our Refractive Team

Our doctors at Advanced Laser Vision are refractive surgery specialists. Each doctor has expertise in different facets of refractive surgery to ensure quality care for our patients.

LeeAnne Collins, O.D., is a therapeutic optometrist. Originally from the Pasadena/Deer Park area, Dr. Collins started her training in the optometric field at an early age. While just a junior in high school, she obtained a job as an optometric technician, where she gained firsthand experience in the field of optometry. She continued to work there while she pursued her bachelor’s degree at the University of Houston.

Upon acceptance into the optometry program, she concluded her four years as a technician to begin her professional education at the University of Houston, College of Optometry. While attending optometry school, she was placed on the Dean’s Honor list twice and was given a Letter of Clinical Excellence in Clinical Performance during her clinical rotations. Dr. Collins received her Doctorate in Optometry in May 2000, graduating as a Beta Sigma Kappa Honoree.

Dr. Collins was invited to join the team of doctors at Coastal Eye Associates upon completion of her internship with the group in 2000. She continues to perform diverse modalities of eye care including exams for glasses and contact lenses, treatment of ocular ailments, and co-management in the care of refractive and cataract surgery patients. In addition to seeing patients in our Webster office, Dr. Collins also works at our refractive facility, Advanced Laser Vision, where she was recently appointed the title of clinical director.

Dr. Collins and her husband Chris live in the southeastern Pearland area. They have one daughter. Besides spending time with her family, Dr. Collins enjoys camping, sewing, and going to the movies. She is also an active member of her church.

David Johnson, O.D., graduated from the University of Houston with his Doctor of Optometry degree. Prior to pursuing a career in Optometry, he received a Bachelor of Science and a Master of Education from Stephen F. Austin State University. Dr. Johnson began working with Dr. Lipsky at Advanced Laser Vision as an intern and is currently the Director of Refractive Surgery Services. He received additional training in refractive and cataract surgery management
at multiple clinics in the Dallas area. He underwent LASIK surgery 6 years ago, and can personally share in his patients’ desire and excitement of becoming free from glasses and contacts.

Dr. Johnson is an active member in the Optometric Council on Refractive Technology, the American Optometric Association, and the Texas Optometric Association. Dr. Johnson and his wife, Jennifer, reside in the Clear Lake area. His hobbies include traveling and attending professional sporting events.