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Dr. Shann Lin, MD

Ophthalmology*
5.0 (18)
Map Pin Small Pottsville, PA
Accepting new patients
30 years of experience

Overview of Dr. Shann Lin, MD

Dr. Shann Lin, MD is an Ophthalmology Specialist in Pottsville, PA. They specialize in Ophthalmology, has 30 years of experience, and is board certified in Ophthalmology. They graduated from Rutgers New Jersey Medical School and is affiliated with Reading Hospital, Geisinger St. Luke's Hospital, Lehigh Valley Hospital - Cedar Crest, Lehigh Valley Hospital–Schuylkill S. Jackson Street, Penn State Health St. Joseph Medical Center and Saint Luke's Miners Memorial Hospital. Dr. Lin, completed a residency at Mt Sinai Hospital. Patients rated Dr. Lin an average 5.0 star rating.

Dr. Lin works at SightMD in Pottsville, PA with other offices in Allenwood, PA, Wyomissing, PA and Shamokin, PA. They frequently treat conditions like Macular Hole, Retinal Neovascularization and Lacrimal Gland Disorder along with other conditions at varying frequencies. They are accepting new patients and accept Aetna, Cigna and Humana as well as other major insurance plans. Please call ahead to schedule an appointment and to confirm all accepted insurance plans.

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Dr. Lin's Office Locations

  1. 1
    SightMD
    201 E Laurel Blvd, Pottsville, PA 17901 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (570) 628-4444
  2. 2
    Eye Center Anesthesia
    66 Enterprise Blvd, Allenwood, PA 17810 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (800) 311-8339
  3. 3
    SightMD Pennsylvania
    1300 Broadcasting Rd, Wyomissing, PA 19610 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (610) 396-9999
  4. 4
    SightMD Pennsylvania
    66 Enterprise Blvd, Allenwood, PA 17810 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (732) 920-3737
  5. 5
    SightMD Pennsylvania
    214 W Independence St, Shamokin, PA 17872 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (570) 648-4444

Hospital Affiliations
Admitting Hospitals

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  • Reading Hospital
  • Geisinger St. Luke's Hospital
  • Lehigh Valley Hospital - Cedar Crest
  • Lehigh Valley Hospital–Schuylkill S. Jackson Street
  • Penn State Health St. Joseph Medical Center
  • Saint Luke's Miners Memorial Hospital

Experience & Treatment Frequency

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Macular Hole
Retinal Neovascularization
Lacrimal Gland Disorder

Treatment frequency



Many providers have expertise treating multiple conditions or procedures. FindCare uses a variety of data sources to determine which conditions or procedures a provider treats and their level of experience.
Macular Hole
Retinal Neovascularization
Lacrimal Gland Disorder
Age-Related Macular Degeneration
Degenerative Disorders of Globe
Diabetic Macular Edema (DME)
Dry Eyes
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Progressive High Myopia
Tear Duct Disorders
Visual Field Defects
Wet Age-Related Macular Degeneration
Destruction of Lesion of Retina and Choroid
Diabetic Retinopathy
Eyelid Disorders
Macular or Retinal Edema
Ocular Hypertension
Accommodation Disorders
Allergic Conjunctivitis
Aphakia and Other Disorders of Lens
Benign Neoplasm of Choroid
Benign Neoplasm of Eye
Cataract
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Chalazion
Corneal Diseases
Diplopia
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Disorder of Choroid
Drooping Eyelids (Ptosis)
Drusen
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Dry Age-Related Macular Degeneration
Eye Cancer
Eye Infections
Floaters
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Glaucoma
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Hypertensive Retinopathy
Iridocyclitis
Juvenile Macular Degeneration
Keratitis
Nearsightedness
Periorbital Cellulitis
Pinkeye (Conjunctivitis)
Presbyopia
Pterygium
Retinal Cysts
Retinal Detachment and Retinal Tear
Retinal Dystrophy
Retinal Hemorrhage
Retinal Vascular Occlusion
Retinitis Pigmentosa (RP)
Retinoschisis
Senile Cataracts
Stye
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Uveitis and Iridocyclitis
Vitreous Hemorrhage
Glaucoma Surgery
Repair of Retinal Detachment or Retinal Tear
Tear Duct Surgery
Vitrectomy (incl. Macular Hole Repair)
Vitreoretinal Surgery
Acquired Coloboma
Acute Endophthalmitis
All Headaches (incl. Migraine)
Astigmatism
Black Eye
Blepharitis
Blepharoconjunctivitis
Blocked Tear Duct
Central Serous Chorioretinopathy
Chorioretinal Scars
Choroidal Hemorrhage Rupture
Chronic Conjunctivitis
Chronic Endophthalmitis
Congenital Nystagmus
Conjunctiva Cyst
Conjunctival Hemorrhage
Contusion of the Eyeball
Corneal Abrasion or Laceration
Corneal Erosion
Corneal Ulcer
Diabetes
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Diabetic Cataracts
Disseminated Chorioretinitis and Disseminated Retinochoroiditis
Ectropion of Eyelid
Endophthalmitis
Entropion
Episcleritis Periodica Fugax
Exotropia
Eye Melanoma
Eye Pain
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Eyeball Contusion
Eyelid Spasm
Focal Chorioretinitis and Focal Retinochoroiditis
Foreign Body in Eye
Foveal and Macular Hypoplasia
Fuchs' Corneal Dystrophy
Headache
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Hyphema
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Hypopyon
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Iris Ciliary Degeneration
Ischemic Optic Neuropathy
Lazy Eye
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Macular Degeneration
Malignant Neoplasm of Eye
Migraine
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Night Blindness
Nystagmus
Ophthalmoplegic Migraine
Optic Neuritis
Optic Papillitis
Orbital Cellulitis
Paralytic Strabismus
Pars Planitis
Pigment Dispersion Syndrome
Posterior Scleritis
Retinal Detachment
Retinal Ischemia
Retinal Tear
Retinal Telangiectasia
Retinal Vasculitis
Serous Conjunctivitis
Serous Detachment Retina
Strabismus
Tonic Pupil
Anterior Vitrectomy
B-Scan Ultrasound
Cataract Removal Surgery
Cornea Surgery
Excision of Chalazion
Eye Test
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Eyelid Surgery
Farnsworth Lantern Test
Foreign Body Removal from Eye
Ocular Surface Reconstruction
Paracentesis of Anterior Eye
Removal of Foreign Body from External Eye
Repair of Eye Laceration
Ultrasound
Vision Screening
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    About Dr. Shann Lin, MD

    Specialties*
    • Ophthalmology

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    Years of Experience
    • 30 years of experience
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    Languages Spoken
    • English, Chinese
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    NPI Number
    • 1316943053
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    Education & Certifications

    Residency
    • Mt Sinai Hospital
    Residency
    Medical Education
    • Rutgers New Jersey Medical School
    Medical Education
    Board Certifications
    • Ophthalmology
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    Dr. Lin has seen patients for Macular Hole, Retinal Neovascularization and Lacrimal Gland Disorder, and more. You can see other conditions treated by Dr. Lin on their profile. Please call the provider’s office to confirm all visit reasons.

    18 patients have reviewed Dr. Lin. The overall rating for this provider is 5.0. You can read verified reviews and ratings and leave your own review based on your experience with Dr. Lin.

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