Dr. Benjamin Lin

OphthalmologyRetina Specialist
Dallas, TX
Accepts Medicare

Location

9600 N Central Expressway, Suite 100
Dallas, TX 75231

Areas of Expertise

Vitreoretinal Surgery
Medical Retina
Endophthalmitis
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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

  • Bascom Palmer Eye Institute, University of Miami Health System

    Vitreoretinal Surgery, Chief Resident

    University of Miami

    Fellowship
  • Bascom Palmer Eye Institute, University of Miami Health System

    Ophthalmology

    University of Miami

    Residency
  • David Geffen School of Medicine (DGSOM), University of California Los Angeles (UCLA)

    Medical School

    UCLA

    Medical School

Awards & Honors

  • Heed Fellow

    2023

    Society of Heed Fellows

  • Microsurgery Suturing Skills Champion

    2021

    Bascom Palmer Eye Institute – Ophthalmology Residency

  • Patient Care Excellence Award

    2020

    Riverside Community Hospital

Publications & Press

  • Endophthalmitis After Globe Perforation from Nonanesthetic Periocular Injections

    Ophthalmology2025
  • Fovea Sparing Branch Retinal Artery Occlusions Imaged with Optical Coherence Tomography Angiography: Two Case Reports

    Case Reports in Ophthalmology2025
  • Maculopathy After Long-term Use of Fondaparinux, a Heparin Mimetic and Heparanase Inhibitor

    American Journal of Ophthalmology Case Reports2025
  • Efficacy of Teaching Fundus Exam and Optical Coherence Tomography Interpretation with Virtual Learning Modules

    American Society of Retina Specialists (ASRS), New York City, NY2022
  • Evaluating 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, CO2022

Certifications & Licensure

Licensed In
FL, TX
License Numbers
ME161857, V6989