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Dr. Nicholas Carducci is a board-certified ophthalmologist specializing in cataract surgery and the medical management of retinal diseases, including macular degeneration, diabetic retinopathy, retinal vein occlusions, and retinal tears. He is highly skilled in laser and injection-based treatments, including YAG laser capsulotomy, retinal laser photocoagulation, and intravitreal injections with agents such as Avastin, Eylea, and Vabysmo. Dr. Carducci earned his undergraduate degree with honors in Cellular and Molecular Biology from the University of Michigan and completed medical school at the Perelman School of Medicine at the University of Pennsylvania. He returned to Michigan for residency and fellowship at the Kellogg Eye Center, where he received the Paul R. Lichter Resident Mentor Award. His clinical interests span medical retina, anterior segment surgery, and ophthalmic education. He has published in peer-reviewed journals and presented at national conferences. Dr. Carducci is a member of the American Academy of Ophthalmology and the American Society of Cataract and Refractive Surgery. Outside of work, he enjoys travel, fitness, and volunteering.

Dr. Emily Eton is a board-certified ophthalmologist and vitreoretinal surgeon who cares for the full spectrum of medical and surgical retina conditions in both adults and children. She specializes in complex retinal detachment repair, macular surgery, scleral-fixated intraocular lenses, and advanced treatments for diabetic retinopathy, macular degeneration, and retinal vascular disease. She has particular expertise in pediatric retina, including retinopathy of prematurity (ROP), familial exudative vitreoretinopathy (FEVR), Coats’ disease, persistent fetal vasculature (PFV), and pediatric ocular trauma. Her research focuses on improving outcomes in pediatric retinal disease and strengthening ROP care delivery through standardized best practices and thoughtful training. Patients describe Dr. Eton as thorough, compassionate, and exceptionally clear in her explanations. She’s committed to individualized, evidence-based guidance so each patient and family understands their diagnosis and options—and can move forward with confidence.

Dr. Emily Schehlein, MD is a board-certified ophthalmologist with fellowship training in glaucoma and a high-volume surgeon specializing in cataract and glaucoma procedures. She brings extensive expertise in both routine and complex cases, offering cutting-edge, evidence-based care tailored to each patient’s needs. Dr. Schehlein is known for combining clinical precision with a warm, patient-centered approach. She currently works with multiple national organizations focused on advancing surgical innovation and sustainability in ophthalmology, including the American Academy of Ophthalmology and the American Society of Cataract and Refractive Surgery. Her research has been widely published in peer-reviewed journals, and she is an invited speaker at national and international conferences. Dr. Schehlein is deeply committed to delivering thoughtful, individualized second opinions to empower patients navigating complex eye conditions and treatment decisions.

Dr. David Portney is a comprehensive ophthalmologist at Grosinger, Spigelman & Grey who specializes in cataract and refractive surgery along with the medical management of diabetic eye disease and glaucoma. Trained from undergraduate through medical school, internship, and residency at the University of Michigan—including ophthalmology residency at the Kellogg Eye Center—he brings a consistent standard of excellence and a thoughtful, patient-first approach. In the clinic and surgery center, Dr. Portney focuses on clear communication and shared decision-making. He offers modern cataract surgery with advanced lens options, evaluates candidacy for laser vision correction, and guides patients with chronic conditions such as diabetes and glaucoma using current, evidence-based care. Patients appreciate his attentive manner, practical explanations, and commitment to seamless experiences before, during, and after treatment. His goal is to ensure every visit ends with clarity and confidence about the next steps.

Dr. Matthew Pieters is a board-certified ophthalmologist at Fraser Eye Care Center who specializes in anterior segment and cataract surgery. He provides patient-centered, evidence-based care, helping people understand their options and choose personalized treatment plans that fit their visual goals and lifestyle. In addition to surgical care, he offers comprehensive ophthalmology services and partners closely with the care team to ensure a smooth experience before and after surgery. Dr. Pieters graduated summa cum laude from Washington University in St. Louis and earned his medical degree at Emory University School of Medicine. He completed an ophthalmology residency at the renowned Wills Eye Hospital and an internship at St. Francis Hospital. Originally from the Chicago suburbs, he is proud to serve patients across metro Detroit with clear communication, attention to detail, and a calm, supportive bedside manner.

Dr. Lucas Bonafede is a board-certified ophthalmologist whose practice spans anterior segment, refractive surgery, pediatric ophthalmology, and strabismus. He performs modern cataract surgery and offers advanced lens options, laser-assisted techniques, and refractive solutions such as LASIK, PRK, EVO ICL, and refractive lens exchange. He also evaluates and treats glaucoma and provides surgical and non-surgical care for children and adults with eye misalignment. Dr. Bonafede earned his medical degree at the Perelman School of Medicine at the University of Pennsylvania, where he received the Charles A. Oliver Memorial Prize for excellence in ophthalmology. He completed ophthalmology residency at Wills Eye Hospital and a fellowship in Pediatric Ophthalmology and Strabismus at Duke University. Patients value his thoughtful counseling, attention to visual goals, and focus on safe, evidence-based care from first visit through recovery.

Dr. Pauline Dmitriev is a cornea, external disease, and refractive surgeon at the University of Michigan Kellogg Eye Center. She evaluates and treats cataracts and a broad range of corneal and ocular-surface disorders, and offers surgical and non-surgical options tailored to each patient’s needs. Her goal is to combine advanced techniques with thoughtful counseling so patients understand their choices and feel confident in their care plan. Dr. Dmitriev earned her medical degree from Duke University School of Medicine, completed ophthalmology residency at Wills Eye Hospital in Philadelphia, and advanced fellowship training in cornea, external disease, and refractive surgery at Michigan Medicine. She is involved in research on corneal transplantation, eye banking, and global ophthalmology, and is dedicated to teaching and collaborative, evidence-based care.

Dr. Otana Agape Jakpor is a clinical instructor in ophthalmology at University of Michigan Health with subspecialty training in pediatric ophthalmology and adult strabismus. She provides family-centered care for children and teens with vision and eye-alignment disorders and sees adults with strabismus who are seeking functional and cosmetic alignment improvement. Dr. Jakpor received her medical degree from Harvard Medical School, completed ophthalmology residency at the University of Michigan Kellogg Eye Center, and pursued fellowships in pediatric ophthalmology and strabismus and in global ophthalmology at Michigan Medicine. She practices at Kellogg Eye Center locations, where she focuses on attentive communication, child-friendly examinations, and coordinated plans that support long-term visual development.

Dr. Sean Hansen is a board-certified ophthalmologist who provides comprehensive eye care, including medical and surgical treatment for common eye diseases. He performs cataract surgery and offers advanced lens options, including premium intraocular lens implants and laser-assisted cataract surgery, to help patients meet their vision goals. After earning his medical degree from the Medical College of Wisconsin, Dr. Hansen completed internship training at St. Joseph Mercy Hospital in Ann Arbor and ophthalmology residency at the University of Michigan’s Kellogg Eye Center. He cares for patients with cataracts, glaucoma, macular degeneration, and diabetic eye disease, and he performs minimally invasive glaucoma surgery with the iStent when appropriate. Dr. Hansen focuses on listening closely, explaining choices clearly, and helping patients feel confident about their care.

Dr. Carin Rojas is an ophthalmologist who provides thoughtful, technology-forward care for adults with cataract and glaucoma. She partners closely with patients to explain options in plain language and tailor treatment plans to lifestyle and visual goals. Her clinical interests span modern cataract surgery with astigmatism-correcting and other advanced lens implants, laser procedures performed in the office, and both minimally invasive and traditional glaucoma operations. Before medicine, Dr. Rojas graduated in the top 10% of her class at the United States Naval Academy and served as a commissioned officer, experiences that shaped her calm, team-oriented approach in the operating room. She earned her medical degree at Northwestern University and completed ophthalmology residency at the University of Michigan Kellogg Eye Center, followed by a dedicated glaucoma fellowship at Michigan. Whether discussing the fine points of lens selection or planning a stepwise strategy to control eye pressure, she focuses on education, shared decision-making, and durable visual outcomes.

Dr. Shaza N. Al-Holou is a pediatric ophthalmologist and strabismus specialist dedicated to protecting children’s vision from infancy through adolescence. She evaluates and treats amblyopia, strabismus, pediatric cataract, blocked tear ducts, and other childhood eye conditions, and offers adult strabismus care. Families appreciate her calm, child-friendly visits and the way she explains findings and treatment plans—whether glasses, patching, medical therapy, or surgery—in simple, practical terms. Dr. Al-Holou completed medical school at the University of Michigan, ophthalmology residency at the University of Nebraska Medical Center, and a pediatric ophthalmology fellowship at Wills Eye Hospital. She sees patients across southeast Michigan and works closely with pediatricians and subspecialists to coordinate care for children with complex medical needs. Her goal is to deliver timely, evidence-based care that supports healthy visual development and confident, comfortable seeing.

Dr. Nathan Cutler is a board-certified ophthalmologist who specializes in medical and surgical care of retinal disease. He evaluates and treats a wide range of vitreoretinal conditions, including macular degeneration, diabetic retinopathy, retinal detachment, retinal vein occlusions, vitreous hemorrhage, epiretinal membrane, and uveitis. Dr. Cutler received his medical degree from Johns Hopkins University, completed ophthalmology residency training at Wills Eye Hospital, and then completed a vitreoretinal surgical fellowship at the Cole Eye Institute at the Cleveland Clinic. He participates in clinical trials involving retinal disease and has authored peer-reviewed scientific papers and textbook chapters, in addition to presenting research at national ophthalmology meetings. Patients can expect a thorough, evidence-based approach with careful attention to explaining findings and next steps.

Dr. Xihui Lin is an ophthalmologist at Kresge Eye Institute who cares for patients with uveitis, vitreoretinal conditions, and related eye diseases. He focuses on careful diagnosis of retinal and inflammatory eye problems and partners with patients on treatment plans that prioritize both vision outcomes and day-to-day quality of life. Dr. Lin completed medical school and residency training at the University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center and pursued fellowship training at Kresge Eye Institute. His clinical and academic work includes research and publications on topics such as uveitis, diabetic macular edema, retinopathy of prematurity, retinal vascular conditions, and advanced retinal imaging. He brings this evidence-based perspective to each visit, emphasizing clear communication and thoughtful follow-up.

Dr. Sarah Jayne Garnai is a comprehensive ophthalmologist who enjoys caring for adults with both routine and complex eye concerns. She offers thorough eye exams, helps patients navigate blurry or fluctuating vision, and tailors treatment plans for conditions such as cataracts, astigmatism, and eyelid or ocular surface disease. Dr. Garnai values clear communication and shared decision-making—she takes time to explain test results, demonstrate how medications are used, and review what to expect before and after procedures. She graduated from Harvard Medical School and completed ophthalmology residency at the University of Michigan. In clinic, her goal is simple: to help people see comfortably and confidently so they can focus on the moments that matter at work, at home, and on the road.

Dr. Grace Meng Wang is a pediatric ophthalmologist who provides diagnosis and treatment for eye conditions in children. She cares for families dealing with strabismus (eye misalignment), amblyopia (lazy eye), and related childhood vision problems, and she also treats pediatric lacrimal disorders, glaucoma, cataracts, and inherited eye diseases. Dr. Wang earned her medical degree at Johns Hopkins School of Medicine (2012) and completed ophthalmology residency training at the University of Michigan (2016). Her clinical work includes evaluating children with crossed or wandering eyes and helping guide families through treatment options and follow-up plans. She is committed to helping parents understand what a diagnosis means for vision development and what to expect from monitoring or treatment over time.

Dr. Liesel M. Zima is a comprehensive ophthalmologist who diagnoses and treats a wide range of eye conditions, with a focus on medical retina and cataract surgery. She joined Kalamazoo Ophthalmology in July 2018 and provides care designed to protect vision and support long-term eye health. Dr. Zima graduated from the University of Michigan, where she majored in neuroscience and minored in music. She earned her medical degree from the University of Michigan Medical School in 2014 and received clinical honors in ophthalmology. She completed her ophthalmology residency at Indiana University and the Glick Eye Institute. During training, she participated in research in pediatric ophthalmology, macular degeneration, vitreoretinal surgery, and cataract surgery. Dr. Zima is board-certified by the American Board of Ophthalmology and is a member of the American Academy of Ophthalmology and the American Society of Cataract and Refractive Surgeons.

Dr. Farida Hakim is a cornea, cataract, and refractive surgery specialist at the University of Michigan. She treats the full spectrum of corneal disorders and offers advanced options for vision correction and ocular surface rehabilitation. Her clinic visits emphasize education, shared decision-making, and careful follow-up, whether a patient needs cross-linking for keratoconus or lens-based refractive care. Dr. Hakim earned her medical degree from the University of Chicago Pritzker School of Medicine and completed ophthalmology residency at the University of Chicago. At Kellogg Eye Center she sees patients at multiple locations and works closely with the Cornea & Refractive Surgery Service.

Dr. Ramon Lee is a board-certified retina specialist at Illinois Retina Associates who treats the full spectrum of medical and surgical diseases of the retina and macula. His expertise includes care for age-related macular degeneration, diabetic eye disease, retinal tears and detachments, epiretinal membranes, macular holes, and secondary intraocular lens issues. He strives to combine precise diagnostics with clear, compassionate communication so patients understand their options at every step. Born and raised in Chicago, Dr. Lee earned his medical degree from Harvard Medical School and completed ophthalmology residency at the University of Southern California/LAC+USC Medical Center. He then completed a vitreoretinal surgery fellowship at Associated Retinal Consultants & William Beaumont Hospital in Michigan. Dr. Lee serves as an Assistant Professor of Ophthalmology at Rush University Medical Center and speaks English and Cantonese. He has published in leading journals and enjoys partnering with patients and families to protect and restore vision.

Dr. Jonah Yousif is an ophthalmologist with a clinical focus in medical retina and uveitis. He cares for patients with age-related macular degeneration, diabetic retinopathy, retinal vein occlusions, macular edema and a spectrum of ocular inflammatory diseases. His approach emphasizes careful diagnosis, evidence-based treatment and clear communication so patients understand their condition and choices at every step. Dr. Yousif completed both medical school and ophthalmology residency training at the University of Michigan, where he worked with multidisciplinary teams to manage complex retinal and inflammatory eye conditions. He aims to provide timely access, thoughtful counseling and coordinated follow-up with referring providers to help protect vision and quality of life over the long term.

Dr. Daniel Kasprick is an ophthalmologist who provides comprehensive medical and surgical eye care, with training that emphasizes careful diagnosis and practical treatment planning. He earned his medical degree from the University of Michigan Medical School and completed residency training in medical and surgical ophthalmology at the Kellogg Eye Center at the University of Michigan. After residency, Dr. Kasprick served as a faculty member and Chief Resident, contributing to resident surgical education. He began practicing in Rochester Hills in 2018 and later established a practice location in Lake Orion to expand access for patients in Oakland County. He values long-term relationships with patients and focuses on clear, step-by-step explanations so people feel informed and comfortable with their care.

Dr. Ryan Jaber is a board-certified, fellowship-trained ophthalmologist who specializes in cataract, cornea, and external diseases of the eye. He offers both medical and surgical care for corneal conditions such as dry eye disease, Fuchs' dystrophy, keratoconus, pterygium, and corneal infections, and he tailors treatment plans to help patients see more comfortably and clearly. Dr. Jaber also performs routine and complex cataract surgery and provides advanced corneal transplant procedures when needed. He completed residency training at SUNY at Buffalo Affiliated Hospital and fellowship training at the Cole Eye Institute at Cleveland Clinic, after earning his medical degree from Dartmouth Medical School. He has published in peer-reviewed journals and collaborates with the local eye bank to support high-quality corneal care.

Dr. Jacob Diskin is a comprehensive ophthalmologist with special interests in cataract, refractive, and glaucoma surgery. He emphasizes attentive listening and collaborative planning so patients fully understand their diagnosis and choices, from nonsurgical therapies to advanced surgical options. Dr. Diskin manages a wide range of conditions—including dry eye disease, diabetic eye disease, macular degeneration, uveitis, and glaucoma—and tailors care plans using current evidence and modern technology. A Michigan native, he earned his MD at Wayne State University School of Medicine and completed ophthalmology residency at the Kresge Eye Institute, finishing his training in 2023. He enjoys educating patients about lens choices and recovery after cataract surgery and offers minimally invasive procedures when appropriate to reduce glaucoma medications. Dr. Diskin’s approach blends precision in the operating room with clear, practical guidance at every visit, helping patients make confident decisions and maintain comfortable, long-term vision.

Dr. Shravani Mikkilineni is a fellowship-trained oculoplastic surgeon specializing in reconstructive, functional, and cosmetic surgery of the eyelids, orbit, and periocular region. She treats droopy eyelids, eyelid malpositions, thyroid eye disease, tear-duct problems, orbital tumors and trauma, and offers a full spectrum of cosmetic eyelid and facial rejuvenation procedures. Her goal is to deliver natural-looking results and restore comfort, function, and confidence with meticulous technique and clear communication. A Michigan native, Dr. Mikkilineni earned her undergraduate degree from Harvard University and completed medical school at the University of Michigan, where she also received an MBA. She completed an internship and ophthalmology residency at Henry Ford Hospital in Detroit, followed by a two-year American Society of Ophthalmic Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery (ASOPRS) fellowship at the Casey Eye Institute, Oregon Health & Science University. She enjoys teaching and mentoring trainees and is active across multiple hospital and surgical centers in Southeast Michigan.

Dr. Rachel Shah is a board-certified ophthalmologist with fellowship training in medical retina and uveitis. She is known for a patient-centered, compassionate approach, taking time to ensure patients feel heard and supported while navigating complex eye conditions. After earning her undergraduate degree from the University of Pennsylvania and her medical degree from the University of Michigan, Dr. Shah completed ophthalmology residency training at Albert Einstein School of Medicine/Montefiore Medical Center. She then pursued fellowship training in medical retina and uveitis at Emory Eye Center and remained on faculty at the Emory Eye Center, caring for patients with complex retinal and inflammatory eye diseases and helping train future ophthalmologists. Dr. Shah’s clinical interests include diabetic retinopathy, macular degeneration, inflammatory eye disease, uveitis, and complex retinal disorders, with an emphasis on clear communication and shared decision-making throughout care.