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Dr. Emily Schehlein
Ophthalmology – Glaucoma Specialist
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Dr. Emily Schehlein
Ophthalmology – Glaucoma Specialist
Brighton, MI
Badges
Elite TrainingBoard Certified / Board Eligible
Focus Areas
Cataract SurgeryPremium Cataract SurgeryCataract Surgery with Astigmatism CorrectionGlaucoma TreatmentGlaucoma SurgeryMinimally Invasive Glaucoma SurgeryIncisional Glaucoma Surgery
About Me
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.
Training
- GlaucomaWilmer Eye Institute (Johns Hopkins University)Fellowship2022
- OphthalmologyUniversity of Michigan Kellogg Eye CenterResidency2021
- Medical Doctor (MD)University of Maryland School of MedicineMedical School2017
Awards & Honors
Top Doctor
Hour Detroit2025Secretariat Award
American Academy of Ophthalmology2024ASCRS Young Eye Surgeons International Service Grant
American Society of Cataract and Refractive Surgery2024George Slocum Research Award
University of Michigan - Kellog Eye Center2021
Publications, Presentations & Press
- Emerging Minimally Invasive Glaucoma Devices and Sustained Delivery Platforms - What is in the Pipeline?Current Surgery Reports2024
- Outcome of combined trabeculectomy with cataract surgery in patients on prostaglandin analogs and aqueous suppressants.Indian J Ophthalmol2024
- Rho Kinase Inhibitors: Strategies in Glaucoma Treatment in Older AdultsDrugs Aging2024
- One to Watch: Emily Schehlein, MDYoungMD Connect2023
- Reducing ophthalmic surgical waste through electronic instructions for use: a multisociety position paperJ Cataract Refract Surg2023
Certifications & Licensure
- Licensed In:MD, MI
- License Numbers:D0091239, 4301506059
- Board Certifications:American Board of Ophthalmology