About Michael Lin, MD
Dr. Lin is a glaucoma specialist who performs a wide range of glaucoma procedures, including minimally invasive glaucoma surgery (MIGS), as well as cataract surgery. He treats all forms of glaucoma in adults. His research focuses on novel medical and surgical treatments for glaucoma. The number of available glaucoma treatments has grown significantly in recent years, especially with the rise of MIGS, and Dr. Lin is interested in determining which treatment approaches are best suited for each particular patient based on their glaucoma and their individual needs and attitudes regarding treatment. He also teaches residents and fellows and is interested in studying the most effective ways to train future cataract and glaucoma specialists.
Clinical Interests:
- Cataracts
- Glaucoma
Treats:
- Adult
Languages:
- Mandarin Chinese
Locations
Mass Eye and Ear at Longwood
800 Huntington Ave.
Boston, MA 02115
Phone: 617-936-6156
Mass Eye and Ear at Malden
578 Main St.
Suite 102
Malden, MA 02148
Phone: 781-321-6544
Mass Eye and Ear
243 Charles St.
Boston, MA 02114
Phone: 617-523-7900
Medical Education
- MD, Harvard Medical School
- Residency, Massachusetts Eye and Ear
- Fellowship, Wills Eye Hospital
American Board Certifications
- Ophthalmology, American Board of Ophthalmology
Research
The number of available glaucoma treatments has grown significantly in recent years, especially with the rise of minimally invasive glaucoma surgery (MIGS). Dr. Lin is interested in determining which treatment approaches are best suited for each particular patient based on their glaucoma and their individual needs and attitudes regarding treatment. He also teaches residents and fellows and is interested in studying the most effective ways to train future cataract and glaucoma specialists.
Publications
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https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/collections/58789831/?sort=pubdate
Very thoughtful, careful, excellent ophthalmologist.
I was very happy with Dr. Lin, very professional. He gave me all the answers I was looking for. And I'm going back to him. So I was very happy with him.
I was quite satisfied with Dr. Lin. [redacted]
Yes, I was seen last week, Dr. Lin. I was very happy with my appointment. The appointment was done fast and was changed, but they accommodated me with the time I had. I'm amazed by the amount of time they took to examine me, the machines they used, overall interaction with the staff, and the provider was excellent. I am very, very happy and I ... Read More
Professional, thoughtful, kind. Listened.
Greatly appreciate the care and concern that Dr. Lin had given me. I am a bit of a complicated case his good care helps me keep my sight.
My name is [redacted], patient of Dr. Michael Lin. He is utmost professional, courteous, answers all my questions. Even his fellows that he has in the office with him are great. I've had three procedures done with Dr. Lin and a bunch of tests. He always answers my questions, very professional. Even his fellows are pretty, very good. So I would ... Read More
Dr. Lin seemed to have knowledge of past visit and gave me good explanations for everything. I was very satisfied with his care.
I feel very comfortable
This doctor is very good. He's a very detail-oriented doctor. He shows that he cares, and so he's an assistant. I was very pleased with the visit with this doctor. Thank you.