Dr. Shann B Lin MD
Ophthalmologist
201 E Laurel Blvd Pottsville PA, 17901About
Dr. Shann Lin is an ophthalmologist practicing in Pottsville, PA. Dr. Lin specializes in eye and vision care. As an ophthalmologist, Dr. Lin can practice medicine as well as surgery. Opthalmologists can perform surgeries because they have their medical degrees along with at least eight years of additional training. Dr. Lin can diagnose and treat diseases, perform eye operations and prescribe eye glasses and contacts. Ophthalmologists can also specialize even further in a specific area of eye care.
Education and Training
Umdnj-New Jersey Med Sch- Newark Nj 1994
Rutgers 1994
Board Certification
OphthalmologyAmerican Board of OphthalmologyABO
Provider Details
Treatments
- Cataracts
- Diabetes
- Macular Degeneration
- Glaucoma
- Diabetic Retinopathy
- Retinal Detachment
- Retinal Tear
- Macular Hole
- Type 2 Diabetes
- Conjunctivitis
- Dry Eye Syndrome
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