Dr. Lin is Southern California’s leading authority in laser vision correction and one of the nation’s most experienced refractive surgeons. As the pioneer of Micro-LASIK® and founder of the #1 ZEISS SMILE & EVO ICL center in the USA, he has successfully performed over 70,000 procedures in his 25+ year career. With elite training from UC Berkeley and UCLA’s prestigious Jules Stein Eye Institute, Dr. Lin is an expert at customizing LASIK, SMILE, and ICL procedures to each patient’s unique eyes and lifestyle, ensuring optimal visual outcomes with the most advanced technology available.
Dr. Robert T. Lin founded IQ Laser Vision in 1999 with a mission to deliver exceptional vision correction experiences. For more than 25 years, he has been at the forefront of refractive surgery innovation, ensuring that all IQ Laser Vision Centers utilize cutting-edge technology while maintaining the highest standards of patient care.
With over 70,000 successful refractive procedures performed, Dr. Lin stands among California’s most experienced eye surgeons. He believes deeply in personalized care and treats every patient like family, taking time to understand individual needs and concerns.
Pioneer of Micro-LASIK®
Dr. Lin is a recognized pioneer in ultra-thin flap LASIK, holding the trademark for Micro-LASIK® (Trademark #2681144, U.S. Patent Office). His groundbreaking work has been featured on nationally televised programs including Health Watch and Inside Edition, where he has discussed the advantages of Micro-LASIK® and other advanced laser eye procedures.
As a leader in refractive eye surgery, Dr. Lin offers patients access to the latest vision-enhancing technologies, including:
Advanced laser vision correction for nearsightedness, farsightedness, and astigmatism
Dr. Lin is committed to advancing the field of refractive surgery through research and education. He has published numerous scientific papers in prestigious ophthalmology journals and has presented at major conferences worldwide, including:
His research has focused on:
Dr. Lin has served as a reviewer for both the British Journal of Ophthalmology and Medical Science Monitor, contributing his expertise to evaluate cutting-edge research in the field.
Dr. Lin is certified and experienced in the most advanced laser vision correction platforms and technologies:
Excimer Lasers:
Femtosecond Lasers:
Advanced Procedures:
“I get to be part of a team providing patients the gift of sight, painlessly and with minimal recovery time. It’s such a privilege!” – Dr. Lin
As a former LASIK patient himself, Dr. Lin understands firsthand the life-changing impact of vision correction surgery. This personal experience drives his commitment to recommending only what is truly best for each patient. If someone isn’t a good candidate for a particular procedure, Dr. Lin will be honest and explore alternative options.
His approach combines:
Determining if you are a candidate for laser vision correction starts with your personalized consultation. The consultation is completely free with no obligations. This enables us to perform a few optometry exams to understand your current vision issues. Once that is determined your vision correction options can be presented and discussed with you.
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