Dr. Steven Lin is a fellowship-trained, retina specialist who has dedicated more than 20 years to providing exceptional retina care to his patients. Dr. Lin joined Desert Retina Consultants in 1998 and is an expert in the diagnosis and treatment for retina conditions of all types including diabetic retinopathy, age-related macular degeneration, retinal tears and detachments, retinal occlusions, and more.
Dr. Steven Lin is a fellowship-trained, retina specialist who has dedicated more than 20 years to providing exceptional retina care to his patients. Dr. Lin joined Desert Retina Consultants in 1998 and is an expert in the diagnosis and treatment for retina conditions of all types including diabetic retinopathy, age-related macular degeneration, retinal tears and detachments, retinal occlusions, and more.
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Dr. Lin is very good with my eyes. He has taken care to make sure everything he sees in the pictures they take is treatable. He explains everything and answers all my questions. I’m very pleased with him as my eye doctor.
(1 week ago)
Sep-2026
Kind, thoughtful and on time!
(1 week ago)
Sep-2026
Very professional very thorough!
(1 week ago)
Sep-2026
THE VERY BEST
(1 week ago)
Sep-2026
I see Dr. Lin whenever I am in the desert area for all retinal care. He has referred me to two excellent surgeons and works in conjunction with my doctors abroad. I trust him implicitly.
(1 week ago)
Sep-2026
My regular appointment went smoothly as always. I appreciate that Dr Lin and his staff explain each step of a procedure.
(2 weeks ago)
Sep-2026
Exceptional Doctor and person. I do not want any other Doctor injecting anything into my eye. Thank You.
(2 weeks ago)
Sep-2026
Dr. Lin is always very thorough.
(2 weeks ago)
Sep-2026
Exceptional care and professionalism!
(3 weeks ago)
Aug-2026
Superior!
(1 month ago)
Aug-2026
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Desert Retina Consultants: Palm Desert Office
36949 Cook Street Suite 101 Palm Desert, CA 92211
Desert Retina Consultants: Palm Springs Office
340 S. Farrell Drive Suite A105 Palm Springs, CA 92262
Dr. Steven Lin is a fellowship-trained, retina specialist who has dedicated more than 20 years to providing exceptional retina care to his patients. Dr. Lin joined Desert Retina Consultants in 1998 and is an expert in the diagnosis and treatment for retina conditions of all types including diabetic retinopathy, age-related macular degeneration, retinal tears and detachments, retinal occlusions, and more.
He earned his medical degree and completed his ophthalmology residency at SUNY Downstate in New York. He completed his fellowship training at Tulane University in New Orleans, where he also taught ophthalmology residents. Today, Dr. Lin is an assistant clinical professor at Loma Linda University Medical Center. When he’s not providing care to his patients, Dr. Lin is an avid sports enthusiast. He loves playing sports and is happy when spending time or traveling with family and friends.
Dr. Lin is very good with my eyes. He has taken care to make sure everything he sees in the pictures they take is treatable. He explains everything and answers all my questions. I’m very pleased with him as my eye doctor.
Kind, thoughtful and on time!
Very professional very thorough!
THE VERY BEST
I see Dr. Lin whenever I am in the desert area for all retinal care. He has referred me to two excellent surgeons and works in conjunction with my doctors abroad. I trust him implicitly.
My regular appointment went smoothly as always. I appreciate that Dr Lin and his staff explain each step of a procedure.
Exceptional Doctor and person. I do not want any other Doctor injecting anything into my eye. Thank You.
Dr. Lin is always very thorough.
Exceptional care and professionalism!
Superior!