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Dr. Christopher Brian Lin, MD

Ophthalmology
Accepting new patients
37 years of experience
Shasta Eye Medical Group 3190 Churn Creek Rd, Redding, CA 96002
(530) 223-2500

Overview
Location
Expertise
Insurance

Brief Intro

Dr. Christopher Lin enjoys providing comprehensive eye examinations, diabetic screening exams, cataract surgery, and medical and surgical glaucoma care. He is currently the only ophthalmologist in the North State Region with advanced glaucoma fellowship training. Advanced fellowship training has given Dr. Lin special skills to competently treat especially complex and challenging glaucoma cases that are beyond the scope of practice of many other ophthalmologists. His up-to-date clinical tools include computerized visual field monitoring, simultaneous stereo optic nerve photography, laser measurement of retinal nerve fiber layer thickness, and an endocyclophotocoagulation surgical instrument, which reduces the number of required glaucoma medications for his patients. Dr. Lin is often asked to assist pharmaceutical companies with research studies involving new glaucoma medications. A significant number of his patients have participated in these trials, allowing them the opportunity to help with the development of medications that ultimately may benefit all patients with glaucoma.

Education Background

FELLOWSHIP

in Glaucoma at Washington University School of Medicine in St. Louis, MO

RESIDENCY

• Ophthalmology residency at Indiana University School of Medicine

MEDICAL SCHOOL

University Of Pennsylvania School Of Medicine - 1988

Languages Spoken

Spanish
Chinese

Location & Hours

Shasta Eye Medical Group
3190 Churn Creek Rd, Redding, CA 96002
Mon:7:30 am - 5:00 pm
Tue:7:30 am - 5:00 pm
Wed:7:30 am - 5:00 pm
Thu:7:30 am - 5:00 pm
Fri:7:30 am - 5:00 pm
Sat:Closed
Sun:Closed

Specialties Treated

Ophthalmology

Conditions Addressed

Keratitis
Macular Degeneration
Retinal Detachment
Cataract
Glaucoma
Acute Conjunctivitis
Diabetic Retinopathy
Dry Eyes
Chalazion
Trichiasis
Cyst
Eyelid Lesions
Posterior Vitreous Detachments
Farsightedness (Hyperopia)
Myopia (Nearsightedness)
Eye Floaters
Diplopia (Double Vision)
Eye Allergies
Photo Phopia
Astigmatism
Primary Angle-Closure Glaucoma
Blepharitis

Procedures Performed

Lasik Surgery
Eye Health Exams
Eyeglass Fitting
Glaucoma Tests
Glaucoma Treatments
Multifocal Lens Implant
MIGS (Micro Incisional Glaucoma Surgery)
Refractive surgery

Insurance Accepted

* Insurance information may change frequently. Please verify directly with the provider (doctor/clinic).

Blue Cross Blue Shield
CHAMPVA
Envolve Benefit Options
Security Life
BLUE CROSS of CALIFORNIA
Blue Cross Blue Shield of Texas
Medicare
UnitedHealthcare
Golden Rule
Cigna
Partnership HealthPlan of California
GEHA
Tricare

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Psychiatry 91
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