Amy Lin,
MD
Languages Spoken: English
Amy Lin, MD, specializes in the medical and surgical treatment of corneal and anterior segment diseases at the Moran Eye Center, University of Utah, Salt Lake City, and at the Moran Eye Center at the Midvalley Health Center. Her interests include corneal transplantation, anterior segment reconstruction, cataract surgery (including advanced technology intraocular lenses and laser-assisted cataract surgery), and vision correction using lasers and intraocular lenses.
Board Certification and Academic Information
| Academic Departments | Ophthalmology/Visual Sciences
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Associate Professor (Clinical) |
| Board Certification | American Board of Ophthalmology |
Patient Rating
The Patient Rating score is an average of all responses to care provider related questions on our nationally-recognized Press Ganey Patient Satisfaction Survey.
Responses are measured on a scale of 1 to 5 with 5 being the best score.
Likelihood of recommending care provider
4.8/ 5
Care provider's explanation of condition/problem
4.8/ 5
Care provider's effort to include me in decisions
4.8/ 5
Wait time at clinic
4.6/ 5
Care provider's concern for questions & worries
4.7/ 5
Patient Comments
Patient comments are gathered from our Press Ganey Patient Satisfaction Survery and displayed in their entirety. Patients are de-identified for confidentiality and patient privacy.
UofU Patient
March 21, 2022
REDWOOD HEALTH CENTER
Dr Lin and the nurse were kind, attentive, and professional
UofU Patient
March 21, 2022
UNIVERSITY OF UTAH MIDVALLEY HEALTH CENTER
Good
UofU Patient
March 19, 2022
UNIVERSITY OF UTAH MIDVALLEY HEALTH CENTER
Good
UofU Patient
March 17, 2022
UNIVERSITY OF UTAH MIDVALLEY HEALTH CENTER
Dr. Lin and her staff are wonderful.
UofU Patient
March 15, 2022
UNIVERSITY OF UTAH MIDVALLEY HEALTH CENTER
Good
UofU Patient
March 14, 2022
MORAN EYE CENTER
I only saw Dr Lin for a few minutes. I saw the assistants and the fellow far longer than her. She was more concerned why I had gone to different doctors before her and why I would choose a different optometrist than one there even though they are not on my insurance. She showed no concern for my eyes or what I gad already been through. She discussed nothing about the progress, explained nothing about the diseases.
UofU Patient
March 13, 2022
UNIVERSITY OF UTAH MIDVALLEY HEALTH CENTER
Good
UofU Patient
March 12, 2022
UNIVERSITY OF UTAH MIDVALLEY HEALTH CENTER
Good
UofU Patient
March 10, 2022
MORAN EYE CENTER
Dr Lin and her assistants were outstanding!
UofU Patient
February 28, 2022
MORAN EYE CENTER
I'm sorry but I would love to hear from the doctor more then her assistant. He was very nice
UofU Patient
February 18, 2022
MORAN EYE CENTER
Good
UofU Patient
February 12, 2022
MORAN EYE CENTER
As usual, the team is professional and friendly
UofU Patient
February 01, 2022
MORAN EYE CENTER
I was impressed with Dr. Lin's care. She was very knowledgeable, took the time to review previous recommendations and make new ones all the while actively including me in the discussion. She presented as an expert in her field.
UofU Patient
January 31, 2022
MORAN EYE CENTER
Thank you Dr. Lin for being patient with a geriatric patient.
UofU Patient
January 30, 2022
MORAN EYE CENTER
Dr. Lin is great.
UofU Patient
January 24, 2022
MORAN EYE CENTER
I would recommend Dr. Amy Lin and her team to others who needed their services.
UofU Patient
January 22, 2022
MORAN EYE CENTER
I am always impressed by the quality of care we receive.
UofU Patient
January 12, 2022
MORAN EYE CENTER
One explanation I received does not make sense to me, and I wonder whether the doctor misunderstood my question.
UofU Patient
January 10, 2022
REDWOOD HEALTH CENTER
Dr. Lin is excellent.
UofU Patient
January 03, 2022
UNIVERSITY OF UTAH MIDVALLEY HEALTH CENTER
Dr. Lin and her staff are wonderful! I look forward to my visits with her. She is very professional and thorough.
UofU Patient
December 28, 2021
REDWOOD HEALTH CENTER
New to Utah and very pleased with healthcare system
UofU Patient
December 27, 2021
UNIVERSITY OF UTAH MIDVALLEY HEALTH CENTER
Very good
UofU Patient
December 25, 2021
MORAN EYE CENTER
Excelleny
UofU Patient
December 13, 2021
UNIVERSITY OF UTAH MIDVALLEY HEALTH CENTER
I like Dr. Amy Lin so much that I have already recommended her to friends and family.
UofU Patient
December 10, 2021
UNIVERSITY OF UTAH MIDVALLEY HEALTH CENTER
Very good
UofU Patient
December 06, 2021
UNIVERSITY OF UTAH MIDVALLEY HEALTH CENTER
Wouldn't go anywhere else
UofU Patient
December 06, 2021
MORAN EYE CENTER
Dr. Lin was thorough at answering all my questions and addressing my concerns about my upcoming surgery. She helped my weigh my options without any bias.
UofU Patient
December 06, 2021
UNIVERSITY OF UTAH MIDVALLEY HEALTH CENTER
Very efficient all the way around
UofU Patient
November 28, 2021
UNIVERSITY OF UTAH MIDVALLEY HEALTH CENTER
Both Dr Lin and her PA were thorough, showed me my progress from first appointment, and took great care to ensure no additional treatment was needed
UofU Patient
November 26, 2021
UNIVERSITY OF UTAH MIDVALLEY HEALTH CENTER
Everyone was fine and doing their jobs. Just felt impersonal.
UofU Patient
November 24, 2021
UNIVERSITY OF UTAH MIDVALLEY HEALTH CENTER
Dr. Lin and the whole team were fantastic
UofU Patient
November 21, 2021
UNIVERSITY OF UTAH MIDVALLEY HEALTH CENTER
Very good experience this visit
UofU Patient
November 19, 2021
UNIVERSITY OF UTAH MIDVALLEY HEALTH CENTER
Doctors and Student Doctors were great
UofU Patient
November 14, 2021
UNIVERSITY OF UTAH MIDVALLEY HEALTH CENTER
Well informed.
UofU Patient
November 13, 2021
UNIVERSITY OF UTAH MIDVALLEY HEALTH CENTER
Seemed like Dr. Lin was in a hurry.
UofU Patient
November 12, 2021
UNIVERSITY OF UTAH MIDVALLEY HEALTH CENTER
Great to provide OTC recommendations in addition to the rx provided
UofU Patient
November 01, 2021
REDWOOD HEALTH CENTER
Good
UofU Patient
November 01, 2021
MORAN EYE CENTER
Dr. Lin was helpful, but I was a little surprised at the time she spent with me. My recollection is that it was around 10 minutes. A resident and another person tested my vision, and examined my eyes before Dr. Lin came in.
UofU Patient
November 01, 2021
MORAN EYE CENTER
Dr Lin is excellent, first rate. Intelligent an knowledgeable but kind and caring. I am so grateful for her. She did excellent and now I can see! I am so happy and grateful!
UofU Patient
November 01, 2021
UNIVERSITY OF UTAH MIDVALLEY HEALTH CENTER
Love Dr Lin! Listens and takes time for details. Explains things very well
UofU Patient
October 28, 2021
MORAN EYE CENTER
Dr. Crandall is a hard act to follow. But I felt well cared for by Dr. Lin
UofU Patient
October 25, 2021
UNIVERSITY OF UTAH MIDVALLEY HEALTH CENTER
All good
UofU Patient
October 23, 2021
UNIVERSITY OF UTAH MIDVALLEY HEALTH CENTER
Dr. Lin was excellent, listened to all my concerns and explained the treatment plan well.
UofU Patient
October 18, 2021
UNIVERSITY OF UTAH MIDVALLEY HEALTH CENTER
Dr's Lin and Hwang were excellent. They are experts and they really care.
UofU Patient
October 14, 2021
UNIVERSITY OF UTAH MIDVALLEY HEALTH CENTER
Dr Lin was amazing!
UofU Patient
October 11, 2021
MORAN EYE CENTER
After being seen by the first staff who appeared to be a tech who asked general questions about my current vision condition, I was then seen by a young man in what appears to be a green surgical gown. He did not clearly introduce himself or explain why he is seeeing me as he started to examine my vision. After he left, Dr. Amy Lin came In asking a few more questions about my vision condition in general. I realized this is a teaching hospital and understand sometimes interns/residents and even medical students do a part of examination. I feel that a person other than the assigned phyician conduts the examination, that person should CLEARLY introduce himself/herself so that I do not have to wonder who this person is and why he/she is providing a part of the examination/care. It's awkward to discuss this with my doctor during the examination.
UofU Patient
October 07, 2021
MORAN EYE CENTER
She doesn't really have time to get to know her patients.
UofU Patient
October 04, 2021
REDWOOD HEALTH CENTER
Good
UofU Patient
September 23, 2021
MORAN EYE CENTER
I had questions about cataracts that were answered.
UofU Patient
September 20, 2021
UNIVERSITY OF UTAH MIDVALLEY HEALTH CENTER
I have been to several dr concerning my problem and this time I felt like I was listened to. I'm hoping after 7 years of trying that improvement is coming my way
Amy Lin, MD, specializes in the medical and surgical treatment of corneal and anterior segment diseases at the Moran Eye Center, University of Utah, Salt Lake City, and at the Moran Eye Center at the Midvalley Health Center. Her interests include corneal transplantation, anterior segment reconstruction, cataract surgery (including advanced technology intraocular lenses and laser-assisted cataract surgery), and vision correction using lasers and intraocular lenses.
Academic Locations
Board Certification and Academic Information
| Academic Departments | Ophthalmology/Visual Sciences
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Associate Professor (Clinical) |
| Board Certification | American Board of Ophthalmology |
Research Interests
- Ocular Surface Disease
- Corneal Transplantation
- Intraocular Lenses
Education History
| Fellowship | University of California, Irvine Cornea, Anterior Segment, and Refractive Surgery Fellow, 2008 |
| Residency | Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine Ophthalmology Resident, 2007 |
| Internship | Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine Preliminary Medicine Intern, 2004 |
| Professional Medical | Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine Medicine M.D., 2003 |
| Undergraduate | Northwestern University Cognitive Science B.A., 1999 |
Selected Publications - Journal Articles
Journal Article
- Garcia-Ferrer FJ, Akpek EK, Amescua G, Farid M, Lin A, Rhee MK, Varu DM, Musch DC, Mah FS, Dunn SP, American Academy of Ophthalmology Preferred Practice Pattern Cornea and External Disease Panel (2018). Corneal Ectasia Preferred Practice Pattern®. Ophthalmology, 126(1), P170-P215.
- Farid M, Rhee MK, Akpek EK, Amescua G, Garcia-Ferrer FJ, Lin A, Varu DM, Musch DC, Mah FS, Dunn SP, American Academy of Ophthalmology Preferred Practice Pattern Cornea and External Disease Panel (2018). Corneal Edema and Opacification Preferred Practice Pattern®. Ophthalmology, 126(1), P216-P285.
- Varu DM, Rhee MK, Akpek EK, Amescua G, Farid M, Garcia-Ferrer FJ, Lin A, Musch DC, Mah FS, Dunn SP, American Academy of Ophthalmology Preferred Practice Pattern Cornea and External Disease Panel (2018). Conjunctivitis Preferred Practice Pattern®. Ophthalmology, 126(1), P94-P169.
- Akpek EK, Amescua G, Farid M, Garcia-Ferrer FJ, Lin A, Rhee MK, Varu DM, Musch DC, Dunn SP, Mah FS, American Academy of Ophthalmology Preferred Practice Pattern Cornea and External Disease Panel (2018). Dry Eye Syndrome Preferred Practice Pattern®. Ophthalmology, 126(1), P286-P334.
- Lin A, Rhee MK, Akpek EK, Amescua G, Farid M, Garcia-Ferrer FJ, Varu DM, Musch DC, Dunn SP, Mah FS, American Academy of Ophthalmology Preferred Practice Pattern Cornea and External Disease Panel (2018). Bacterial Keratitis Preferred Practice Pattern®. Ophthalmology, 126(1), P1-P55.
- Amescua G, Akpek EK, Farid M, Garcia-Ferrer FJ, Lin A, Rhee MK, Varu DM, Musch DC, Dunn SP, Mah FS, American Academy of Ophthalmology Preferred Practice Pattern Cornea and External Disease Panel (2018). Blepharitis Preferred Practice Pattern®. Ophthalmology, 126(1), P56-P93.
- Brundrett A, Conrady CD, Shakoor A, Lin A (04/16/2018). Current strategies for prevention and treatment of postoperative endophthalmitis. Curr Ophthalmol Rep.
- Assam JH, Bernhisel A, Lin A (1/1/2018). Intraoperative and postoperative pain in cataract surgery. Surv Ophthalmol, 63, 75-85.
- Assam JH, Bernhisel A, Lin A (2017). Intraoperative and postoperative pain in cataract surgery. Surv Ophthalmol, 63(1), 75-85.
- Hsu M, Jayaram A, Verner R, Lin A, Bouchard C (2012). Indications and outcomes of amniotic membrane transplantation in the management of acute stevens-johnson syndrome and toxic epidermal necrolysis: a case-control study. Cornea, 31(12), 1394-402.
- Chamberlain W, Omid N, Lin A, Farid M, Gaster RN, Steinert RF (2012). Comparison of corneal surface higher-order aberrations after endothelial keratoplasty, femtosecond laser-assisted keratoplasty, and conventional penetrating keratoplasty. Cornea, 31(1), 6-13.
- Farid M, Steinert RF, Gaster RN, Chamberlain W, Lin A (2009). Comparison of penetrating keratoplasty performed with a femtosecond laser zig-zag incision versus conventional blade trephination. Ophthalmology, 116(9), 1638-43.
- Lin A, Hoffman D, Gaasterland DE, Caprioli J (2003). Neural networks to identify glaucomatous visual field progression. Am J Ophthalmol, 135(1), 49-54.
Review
- Assam JH, Bernhisel A, Lin A (01/01/2018). Intraoperative and postoperative pain in cataract surgery. [Review]. Surv Ophthalmol, 63(1), 75-85.
- Lin A, Patel N, Yoo D, DeMartelaere S, Bouchard C (2011). Management of ocular conditions in the burn unit: thermal and chemical burns and Stevens-Johnson syndrome/toxic epidermal necrolysis. [Review]. J Burn Care Res, 32(5), 547-60.
- Rao SK, Basti S, Lin A, Iyer GK, Seethalakshmi G, Lam DS (2006). The itching, burning eye: diagnostic algorithm and management options. [Review]. Compr Ophthalmol Update, 7(4), 157-67; discussion 169-70.
Book Chapter
- Lin A, Bouchard C (2013). Chapter 4.17: Noninfectious Keratitis. In Yanoff M, Duker JS (Eds.), Ophthalmology (4th Edition). Elsevier.
- Bouchard C, Lin A (2011). Chapter 3: Eyelids and Conjunctiva. In John T (Ed.), The Chicago Eye and Emergency Manual (pp. 91-137). Jaypee Brothers Medical Publishers.
- Lin A, Steinert RF (2010). Intraoperative floppy iris syndrome. In Levin LA, Albert DM (Eds.), Ocular Disease: Mechanisms and Management.
- Lin A, Basti S (2006). Flap creation during LASIK surgery using the IntraLase femtosecond laser. In Gulani A, Kapoor S (Eds.), Lasik - A Clinical Review. New Delhi, India: Jaypee Group.
- Lissner G, Lin A (2005). Eyelids: Ankyloblepharon. In Roy FH (Ed.), Master Techniques in Ophthalmic Surgery (2nd Edition). Baltimore: Williams & Wilkins.
Book Review
- Lin A (2009). Management of complications in refractive surgery. [Review of the book ]. JAMA: The Journal of the American Medical Association, 301(12), 1290-1291.
Case Report
- Massop DJ, Frederick PA, Li HJ, Lin A (2016). Epibulbar Nodular Fasciitis. Case Rep Ophthalmol, 7(1), 262-7.
- Lin A, Gaster RN (2009). Suction loss during femtosecond laser incision for penetrating keratoplasty. Cornea, 28(3), 362-4.
Letter
Other
- Lin A (2018). Fundamentals Column: Management of patients with small pupils. Cataract & Refractive 360 (3(4), pp. 10-12).
- Lin A, Rhee M, Akpek E, Amescua G, Farid M, Garcia-Ferrer F, Varu D, Musch D, Mah F, Dunn S (11/1/2018). Bacterial keratitis preferred practice pattern 2018. On behalf of the AAO Preferred Practice Cornea and External Disease Panel.
- Amescua G, Akpek E, Farid M, Garcia-Ferrer F, Lin A, Rhee M, Varu D, Musch D, Mah F, Dunn S (11/01/2018). Blepharitis Preferred Practice Pattern 2018. On Behalf of the AAO Preferred Practice Cornea and External Disease Panel.
- Farid M, Akpek E, Amescua G, Garcia-Ferrer F, Lin A, Rhee M, Varu D, Musch D, Mah F, Dunn S (11/01/2018). Cornea Edema and opacification preferred practice pattern 2018. On Behalf of the AAO Preferred Practice Cornea and External Disease Panel.
- Akpek E, Amescua G, Farid M, Garcia-Ferrer F, Lin A, Rhee M, Varu D, Musch D, Mah F, Dunn S (11/01/2018). Dry eye syndrome preferred pattern pattern 2018. On Behalf of the AAO Preferred Practice Cornea and External Disease Panel.11.
- Varu D, Akpek E, Amescua G, Farid M, Garcia-Ferrer F, Lin A, Rhee M, Musch D, Mah F, Dunn S (11/01/2018). Conjunctivitis preferred practice pattern 2018. On Behalf of the AAO Preferred Practice Pattern Cornea and External Disease Panel.
- Lin A (2018). Case Presentation: Stevens-Johnson syndrome. Ocular Surface Diseases, Disorders, and Dysfunctions (4(2), pp. 16-17).
