Dr. Emily SchehleinElite TrainingBoard Certified / Board Eligible
Brighton, MI
Clinical Focus & Services
What I Focus On
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) · 2022Fellowship
OphthalmologyUniversity of Michigan Kellogg Eye Center · 2021Residency
Medical Doctor (MD)University of Maryland School of Medicine · 2017Medical 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
- Emerging Minimally Invasive Glaucoma Devices and Sustained Delivery Platforms - What is in the Pipeline?Current Surgery Reports·2024
- One to Watch: Emily Schehlein, MDYoungMD Connect·2023
- Reducing ophthalmic surgical waste through electronic instructions for use: a multisociety position paperJ Cataract Refract Surg·2023