?

Dr. Emily SchehleinElite TrainingBoard Certified / Board Eligible

Ophthalmology Glaucoma Specialist

Brighton, MI

Clinical Focus & Services

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

  • Wilmer Eye Institute (Johns Hopkins University)
    Glaucoma
    Wilmer Eye Institute (Johns Hopkins University) · 2022
    Fellowship
  • University of Michigan Kellogg Eye Center
    Ophthalmology
    University of Michigan Kellogg Eye Center · 2021
    Residency
  • University of Maryland School of Medicine
    Medical Doctor (MD)
    University of Maryland School of Medicine · 2017
    Medical School

Awards & Honors

  • Top Doctor

    Hour Detroit

    2025

  • Secretariat Award

    American Academy of Ophthalmology

    2024

  • ASCRS Young Eye Surgeons International Service Grant

    American Society of Cataract and Refractive Surgery

    2024

  • George Slocum Research Award

    University of Michigan - Kellog Eye Center

    2021

Publications, Presentations & Press