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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One of the best Doctors in Palm Springs area>
(2 days ago)
Oct-2026
Always friendly and professional.
(3 days ago)
Oct-2026
Explained my exam very well and answered my concerns.
(5 days ago)
Oct-2026
i wish for us older people to have to not have to wait as long as i did. as i have to pay a driver to take me and wait for me to drive me home,
(6 days ago)
Oct-2026
Dr Lin is a wonderful doctor to be with. My first appointment and he explained clearly and completely my eye problems in a professional and caring manner.
The staff both administrative and technical also show that they care about you, the patient
Definitely worth the 5 star rating👏
(1 week ago)
Sep-2026
Consideration and kind to anxious patients! Good explanation
(1 week ago)
Sep-2026
Although I wish I didnt need to visit Dr. Lin it is always a pleasure to see him. Warm, engaging and funny while explaining every part of my care.
(1 week ago)
Sep-2026
Dr Lin is great!!
(1 week ago)
Sep-2026
A great doctor. He knows what he is doing and does it well.
(1 week ago)
Sep-2026
I've been seeing Dr. Lin for 14 years for wet MD and about 3 years for dry MD. Medication has kept the wet in check and slowed down the dry MD. I have good vision and can drive. Dr. Lin keeps up
on the latest developments in the field.
(1 week ago)
Sep-2026
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.
One of the best Doctors in Palm Springs area>
Always friendly and professional.
Explained my exam very well and answered my concerns.
i wish for us older people to have to not have to wait as long as i did. as i have to pay a driver to take me and wait for me to drive me home,
Dr Lin is a wonderful doctor to be with. My first appointment and he explained clearly and completely my eye problems in a professional and caring manner. The staff both administrative and technical also show that they care about you, the patient Definitely worth the 5 star rating👏
Consideration and kind to anxious patients! Good explanation
Although I wish I didnt need to visit Dr. Lin it is always a pleasure to see him. Warm, engaging and funny while explaining every part of my care.
Dr Lin is great!!
A great doctor. He knows what he is doing and does it well.
I've been seeing Dr. Lin for 14 years for wet MD and about 3 years for dry MD. Medication has kept the wet in check and slowed down the dry MD. I have good vision and can drive. Dr. Lin keeps up on the latest developments in the field.