Ophthalmology
Ken Lin, M.D., PH.D.
Associate Professor, Department of Ophthalmology and Visual Sciences, UC Irvine School of Medicine
Ken Y. Lin, MD, PhD, is a board-certified ophthalmologist specializing in cataract and glaucoma surgery at UCI Health and the Gavin Herbert Eye Institute in Irvine, California. He focuses on traditional and minimally invasive cataract surgery, glaucoma management including drainage devices and laser treatments, and treats conditions such as visual field defects and uveitis more frequently than peers. His clinical interests encompass optic nerve head and **aqueous outflow imag
16+
Years in Practice
Credentials
Board Certifications
- Ophthalmology (American Board of Ophthalmology)
Education & Training
- Harvard Medical School — M.D., Ph.D. in Biophysics (NIH-sponsored)
- Stanford University — B.S. with Honors
- University of California Irvine Medical Center / Gavin Herbert Eye Institute — Fellowship, Glaucoma, 2015
- University of California Irvine Medical Center / Gavin Herbert Eye Institute — Residency, Ophthalmology (Chief Resident), 2014
Peer Recognition
- American Glaucoma Society — Clinician Scientist Award
2019
- American Glaucoma Society — MAPS Award
2018
2016
- Orange County Medical Association — Physician of Excellence
2020-2024 (5 years)
Clinical Focus
Subspecialties
Conditions & Treatments
Practice Details
Hospital Affiliations
- UCI Health
- Anaheim Eye Institute
Languages
English, Mandarin
Experience
16+ years in practice