Overview
Dr. Ken Y. Lin is a board-certified UCI Health ophthalmologist who specializes in traditional and minimally invasive cataract surgery and the treatment of glaucoma.His clinical interests include optic nerve and aqueous outflow imaging. He has repeatedly been recognized as a Physician of Excellence by the Orange County Medical Association.Lin completed his medical degree and a National Institutes of Health-sponsored doctoral degree in biophysics at Harvard Medical School in Boston. He completed a residency in ophthalmology at the UCI School of Medicine’s Department of Ophthalmology and Gavin Herbert Eye Institute, where he served as chief resident. He also completed a glaucoma fellowship at the institute.His research interests include the development and clinical evaluation of surgical devices to treat glaucoma and cataracts, including the use of artificial intelligence and fluid mechanics. He is the author and co-author of numerous peer-reviewed papers in leading journals and has contributed chapters to many textbooks.Lin also has been actively involved in physician training, serving on the Young Eye Surgeon clinical committee of the American Society of Cataract and Refractive Surgery (ASCRS) and the Resident Self-Assessment Committee of the American Academy of Ophthalmology (AAO). He also has taught cataract surgery courses and served as a panelist at many national and international meetings. In addition to teaching residents and fellows, he mentors UCI undergraduate and medical students.He sees patients inOrangeandIrvine.
Dr. Lin is highly rated in 6 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Glaucoma, Ocular Hypertension (OHT), Pigment-Dispersion Syndrome, Cataract, and Trabeculectomy.
He is actively involved in clinical research, co-authoring 60 peer reviewed articles and participating in 1 clinical trial.
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Locations
850 Health Sciences Road, Irvine, CA 92617
101 The City Drive South, Building 30A, Orange, CA 92868
19210 Jamboree Road, Irvine, CA 92612
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Dr. Lin has provided the following conditions as areas of focus. Please note that we may not have enough data to validate their experience in some of these conditions.
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UCI Health Gavin Herbert Eye Institute - Irvine
Dr. Baruch D. Kuppermann is board-certified UCI Health ophthalmologist who specializes in macular degeneration, eye inflammation and retina and vitreous surgery.He earned his medical degree at the University of Miami in Florida and PhD in neuroscience at the California Institute of Technology. He completed a residency in ophthalmology at the University of Southern California’s Doheny Eye Institute, followed by fellowships in retina and vitreous surgery at St. Joseph Medical Center in Baltimore, Md., and UC San Diego.Kupperman's research focus is on the toxicity of drugs on retinal cells and has conducted many clinical trials to evaluate new drugs and technologies for age-related macular degeneration, diabetic retinopathy and retinal vein occlusion. He is also active in the development of drug delivery systems for the posterior eye segment in collaboration with the Department of Biomedical Engineering at UC Irvine.He has been recognized as among the Best Doctors in America® and has been repeatedly named a Physician of Excellence by the Orange County Medical Association for nearly a decade.Kuppermann sees patients inOrangeandIrvine. Dr. Kuppermann is highly rated in 23 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Age-Related Macular Degeneration (ARMD), Late-Onset Retinal Degeneration, Geographic Atrophy, Retinal Vein Occlusion, and Vitrectomy. Dr. Kuppermann is board certified in American Board Of Ophthalmology - Ophthalmology.
UCI Health Gavin Herbert Eye Institute - Irvine
Dr. Marjan Farid is board-certified UCI Health ophthalmologist who specializes in cornea, cataract and refractive surgery, and the treatment of ocular surface disorders.She performs all types of corneal transplants, including femtosecond laser-enabled lamellar keratoplasty. She also performs limbal stem cell transplants and artificial corneal transplants to treat severe ocular surface disorders.Farid earned her medical degree at UC San Diego, followed by an internship at Scripps Mercy Hospital in San Diego. She completed a residency in ophthalmology at the UCI School of Medicine, where she also received fellowship training in cornea and external disease under the late Dr. Roger Steinert, an international pioneer in refractive laser surgery.Her research focus is on corneal surgery and the use of the femtosecond laser in corneal transplantation. Her work has appeared in many peer-reviewed journals. Dr. Farid is highly rated in 18 conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Astigmatism, Keratoconus, Hereditary Keratitis, Corneal Transplant, and Cataract Removal. Dr. Farid is board certified in American Board Of Ophthalmology - Ophthalmology.
Retina Vitreous Associates Medical Group
David Boyer is an Ophthalmologist practicing medicine in Beverly Hills, California. He has been practicing medicine for over 54 years. Dr. Boyer is highly rated in 26 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Age-Related Macular Degeneration (ARMD), Diabetic Macular Edema (DME), Late-Onset Retinal Degeneration, Vitrectomy, and Trabeculectomy. Dr. Boyer is board certified in American Board Of Ophthalmology.
Frequently Asked Questions about Dr. Ken Y. Lin
How do I make an appointment with Dr. Ken Y. Lin?
You can book an appointment with Dr. Ken Y. Lin by calling their office at 949-824-2020. MediFind provides direct contact information so you can schedule visits, second opinions, or consultations without navigating third-party calendars.
Is Dr. Ken Y. Lin a top-rated expert for Glaucoma?
MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Ken Y. Lin is classified as an Elite expert for Glaucoma, meaning they are among the top experts in the country for this condition. This ranking is based on their volume of patients, published research, and peer connections.
What conditions does Dr. Ken Y. Lin specialize in?
While Dr. Ken Y. Lin is a Ophthalmology, they have specific expertise in Glaucoma, Ocular Hypertension (OHT), and Pigment-Dispersion Syndrome. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Ophthalmology.
Does Dr. Ken Y. Lin participate in research or clinical trials?
Yes. Dr. Ken Y. Lin has published 60 articles and abstracts on conditions like Glaucoma. You can view a list of Dr. Ken Y. Lin's latest peer-reviewed publications and clinical trial participation on their profile to see if they are active in new treatments.
Does Dr. Ken Y. Lin accept my insurance?
Dr. Ken Y. Lin accepts most major insurance plans, including Aetna and Alignment Health Plan. We recommend calling the office directly at 949-824-2020 to verify that your specific plan is currently accepted before your visit.
Areas of Expertise
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- Elite
- GlaucomaDr. Lin isElite. Learn about Glaucoma.
- Distinguished
- Ocular Hypertension (OHT)Dr. Lin isDistinguished. Learn about Ocular Hypertension (OHT).
- Advanced
- CataractDr. Lin isAdvanced. Learn about Cataract.
- EntropionDr. Lin isAdvanced. Learn about Entropion.
- Pigment-Dispersion SyndromeDr. Lin isAdvanced. Learn about Pigment-Dispersion Syndrome.
- TrabeculectomyDr. Lin isAdvanced. Learn about Trabeculectomy.
- Experienced
- Age-Related Macular Degeneration (ARMD)
- AniridiaDr. Lin isExperienced. Learn about Aniridia.
- BlepharitisDr. Lin isExperienced. Learn about Blepharitis.
- Cloudy CorneaDr. Lin isExperienced. Learn about Cloudy Cornea.
- Corneal Dystrophy and Perceptive Deafness
- Discoid Lupus Erythematosus (DLE)Dr. Lin isExperienced. Learn about Discoid Lupus Erythematosus (DLE).