Dr. Benjamin Lin
Location
Areas of Expertise
About Me
Dr. Benjamin Lin is a board-certified ophthalmologist specializing in vitreoretinal surgery and medical retina at Texas Retina Associates in Dallas, Texas. He is certified by the American Board of Ophthalmology and provides care in English and conversational Spanish. Dr. Lin believes that patient care should combine excellence in medical and surgical treatment with empathy, clarity, and partnership. He strives to ensure that patients feel heard and understood, tailoring care to their unique circumstances for the best outcomes.
Dr. Lin completed his vitreoretinal surgery fellowship and served as chief resident at the Bascom Palmer Eye Institute, University of Miami Health System, following his ophthalmology residency at the same institution. His medical education was at the David Geffen School of Medicine at UCLA, and he completed an internship at Riverside Community Hospital. This extensive training has equipped him with advanced skills in retinal diseases and surgeries.
His research interests include diabetic retinopathy, endophthalmitis, and uveitis, and he has authored numerous publications in prestigious journals such as Ophthalmology and the American Journal of Ophthalmology. Dr. Lin has received awards including the Heed Fellowship in 2023 and the Patient Care Excellence Award in 2020, reflecting his commitment to both clinical excellence and academic contributions.
Training

Vitreoretinal Surgery, Chief Resident
University of Miami
Fellowship
Ophthalmology
University of Miami
Residency
Medical School
UCLA
Medical School
Awards & Honors
Heed Fellow
2023Society of Heed Fellows
Microsurgery Suturing Skills Champion
2021Bascom Palmer Eye Institute – Ophthalmology Residency
Patient Care Excellence Award
2020Riverside Community Hospital
Publications & Press
Endophthalmitis After Globe Perforation from Nonanesthetic Periocular Injections
Ophthalmology•2025Fovea Sparing Branch Retinal Artery Occlusions Imaged with Optical Coherence Tomography Angiography: Two Case Reports
Case Reports in Ophthalmology•2025Maculopathy After Long-term Use of Fondaparinux, a Heparin Mimetic and Heparanase Inhibitor
American Journal of Ophthalmology Case Reports•2025Efficacy of Teaching Fundus Exam and Optical Coherence Tomography Interpretation with Virtual Learning Modules
American Society of Retina Specialists (ASRS), New York City, NY•2022Evaluating a Smartphone-Based Optic Nerve Imaging Device as a Glaucoma Screening Tool in an Outpatient Clinic Setting
Association for Research in Vision and Ophthalmology (ARVO), Denver, CO•2022
Certifications & Licensure
- Licensed In
- FL, TX
- License Numbers
- ME161857, V6989


