
Overview
Dr. Lichter is Professor of Ophthalmology and Visual Sciences, Immediate Past Chair of the department and Founding Director of the University’s W.K. Kellogg Eye Center that opened in 1985. A recent 230,000 square foot addition to the Center opened in March, 2010. Dr. Lichter is a native of Detroit and received his undergraduate, medical school, and ophthalmology residency education at the University of Michigan, and a glaucoma fellowship at the University of California, San Francisco.Dr. Lichter has to his credit over 200 publications including scientific articles, editorials, and book chapters and has delivered over 40 named lectures including the 50th Jackson Memorial Lecture. In 2008, he received the prestigious Howe Medal from the American Ophthalmological Society.In addition to serving as the 100th President of the American Academy of Ophthalmology in 1996, Dr. Lichter is also a Past President of the Association of University Professors of Ophthalmology, the American Ophthalmological Society, the Pan American Association of Ophthalmology, and Academia Ophthalmologica Internationalis, as well as a Past Chair of the American Board of Ophthalmology. Dr. Lichter is a past Editor-in-Chief of the journal Ophthalmology.Dr. Lichter serves as Chair of the U-M Medical School’s Clinical and Educational Conflict of Interest Committee.
Dr. Lichter is highly rated in 4 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Pigment-Dispersion Syndrome, Glaucoma, Ocular Hypertension (OHT), Trabeculectomy, and Cataract Removal.
His clinical research consists of co-authoring 36 peer reviewed articles. MediFind looks at clinical research from the past 15 years.
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1000 Wall St, Elevator B Floor 2, Ann Arbor, MI 48105
Additional Areas of Focus
Dr. Lichter 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.
Clinical Research
Clinical research consists of overseeing clinical studies of patients undergoing new treatments and therapies, and publishing articles in peer reviewed medical journals. Providers who actively participate in clinical research are generally at the forefront of the fields and aware of the most up-to-date advances in treatments for their patients.
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Dr. Shahzad Mian serves as Chair and professor in the Department of Ophthalmology and Visual Sciences at the University of Michigan Medical School and has served the department as vice chair for clinical sciences and learning since 2019. He also serves as the ambulatory care clinical chief for the University of Michigan Medical Group (UMMG).Dr. Mian earned his medical degree in 1996 from the Emory University School of Medicine. He then completed a residency at the Wills Eye Hospital of Thomas Jefferson University in Philadelphia. From 2000-02, he was a fellow in cornea and refractive surgery at Harvard Medical School, Massachusetts Eye and Ear Infirmary. He joined the U-M faculty in 2002 as a clinical lecturer in ophthalmology and visual sciences, and he was promoted to associate professor of ophthalmology and visual sciences in 2010.Dr. Mian received the 2007 Anthony Adamis Award for Outstanding Research from the U-M Kellogg Eye Center, the 2007 Leadership Development Program from the American Academy of Ophthalmology and the 2009 Achievement Award from the American Academy of Ophthalmology.He has served on the board of directors and as a medical director of the Midwest Eye-Banks and currently serves as cornea editor for the Ophthalmic News and Education Network, board member of the Cornea Society, member of the Program Director’s Council and councilor for the American Academy of Ophthalmology. Dr. Mian is highly rated in 43 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Cataract, Interstitial Keratitis, Fuchs Dystrophy, Corneal Transplant, and Cataract Removal.
Frequently Asked Questions about Dr. Paul R. Lichter
How do I make an appointment with Dr. Paul R. Lichter?
You can book an appointment with Dr. Paul R. Lichter by calling their office at 734-763-5874. MediFind provides direct contact information so you can schedule visits, second opinions, or consultations without navigating third-party calendars.
Is Dr. Paul R. Lichter a top-rated expert for Pigment-Dispersion Syndrome?
MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Paul R. Lichter is classified as an Distinguished expert for Pigment-Dispersion Syndrome, 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. Paul R. Lichter specialize in?
While Dr. Paul R. Lichter is a Ophthalmology, they have specific expertise in Pigment-Dispersion Syndrome, Glaucoma, and Ocular Hypertension (OHT). MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Ophthalmology.
Does Dr. Paul R. Lichter participate in research or clinical trials?
Yes. Dr. Paul R. Lichter has published 36 articles and abstracts on conditions like Pigment-Dispersion Syndrome. You can view a list of Dr. Paul R. Lichter's latest peer-reviewed publications and clinical trial participation on their profile to see if they are active in new treatments.
Does Dr. Paul R. Lichter accept my insurance?
Dr. Paul R. Lichter accepts most major insurance plans, including Blue Cross Blue Shield and Humana. We recommend calling the office directly at 734-763-5874 to verify that your specific plan is currently accepted before your visit.
Areas of Expertise
MediFind evaluates expertise by pulling from factors such as number of articles a doctor has published in medical journals, participation in clinical trials, speaking at industry conferences, prescribing and referral patterns, and strength of connections with other experts in their field.
Learn more about MediFind’s expert tiers
- Distinguished
- Pigment-Dispersion SyndromeDr. Lichter isDistinguished. Learn about Pigment-Dispersion Syndrome.
- Advanced
- GlaucomaDr. Lichter isAdvanced. Learn about Glaucoma.
- Ocular Hypertension (OHT)Dr. Lichter isAdvanced. Learn about Ocular Hypertension (OHT).
- TrabeculectomyDr. Lichter isAdvanced. Learn about Trabeculectomy.
- Experienced
- CataractDr. Lichter isExperienced. Learn about Cataract.
- Cataract RemovalDr. Lichter isExperienced. Learn about Cataract Removal.

