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Dr. Amy Lin, MD

(957 Ratings)

Specializes in: Eye Disease Ophthalmology (Corneal and External Diseases)

Northwestern University, Feinberg School of Medicine (2003)

Professional interests include: cataract surgery, refractive lens exchange (RLE), LASIK, and more.

65 N Mario Capecchi
Salt Lake City, UT 84132

(801) 581-2352

Dr. Amy Lin, MD is a cornea specialist in Murray, UT specializing in eye disease ophthalmology (corneal and external diseases). She graduated from Northwestern University, Feinberg School of Medicine in 2003 and has 23 years of experience. Dr. Amy Lin, MD is affiliated with University of Utah Health and UNIVERSITY OF UTAH ADULT SERVICES.

Office Locations

University of Utah Health

243 East 6100 South
Murray, UT 84107

(801) 585-3937

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University of Utah Health

65 N Mario Capecchi
Salt Lake City, UT 84132

(801) 581-2352

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Some issues Dr. Amy Lin, MD can help you with:

LASIK

LASIK (laser-assisted in situ keratomileusis) is a surgical procedure that improves vision by permanently correcting refractive vision errors. Refractive vision errors are sight problems (such as nearsightedness, farsightedness, and astigmatism) that typically require patients to wear contact lenses or glasses. Nearsightedness (myopia) causes blurred vision at a distance, while farsightedness (hyperopia) makes objects that are up close appear blurry. Astigmatism results in blurred vision at both near and far distances. Each eye is either nearsighted or farsighted, and can additionally have astigmatism. These refractive vision errors develop from imperfections in the curvature of the eye, which LASIK fixes through the use of a laser. The laser changes the shape of the eye by cutting away tissue from the cornea (clear outer layer of the eye).

LASIK is generally considered an elective procedure (not medically necessary) since patients can wear glasses or contact lenses instead of undergoing LASIK. Nevertheless, many people still elect to undergo LASIK to have better vision without having to wear corrective lenses. Certain professionals, such as pilots, military members, firefighters, and athletes, might particularly benefit from LASIK.

Ophthalmologists (eye doctors) evaluate patients before surgery, measuring the cornea and checking for any eye irregularities that would disqualify patients from LASIK. A special eye scanner is used to create a map of the cornea. This map guides the surgeon in developing an individualized LASIK treatment plan. Once approved for LASIK, contact-wearers are advised to switch to glasses for the three weeks leading up to their surgery.

LASIK is a brief procedure, lasting for about half an hour, depending on the state of a patient's eyes and the corneal reshaping required. Patients lie down on a reclining chair and have numbing eye drops applied to one or both eyes to eliminate pain and discomfort during the procedure. While the eyes are held open by a device, the eye surgeon raises a fixation light where patients direct their eyes. The surgeon uses a femtosecond laser to cut a precise circular incision in the cornea's surface. The surgeon then manually folds back the corneal flap to access the stroma (inner cornea).

An excimer laser is then used to remove certain amounts of corneal tissue. For patients with farsightedness, the laser cuts tissue on the outer regions of the cornea, making the central cornea more prominent. For patients with nearsightedness, the opposite is done; central corneal tissue is removed while the outer tissue is left alone, flattening the eye. In patients with astigmatism, the laser is used to even out the surface of the corneal tissue, making the eye more spherical. When the lasering process is complete, the ophthalmologist folds the corneal flap to its regular position. The flap quickly begins to heal and naturally reattach itself to the eye.

LASIK patients need someone to drive them home from the procedure and cannot drive for the following 24 hours. Recovery from LASIK lasts about five days. Patients typically notice improved vision within a day or two of surgery. Prescription eye drops are given to patients to alleviate discomfort and promote eye healing. During this recovery time, patients must be incredibly careful not to touch or rub their eyes. Ophthalmologists often instruct patients to wear protective glasses during the day and night to prevent potential damage from eye rubbing.

LASIK can improve the experience of certain activities such as swimming or reading, and in some cases, LASIK can be a life-changing procedure for those with severe refractive vision errors. LASIK may also save patients money by eliminating the recurring need for updated corrective lenses.

In The News

“Amy Lin, a specialist in the medical and surgical treatment of corneal and anterior segment diseases and a doctor at Moran Eye Center, said in a post on Moran Eye Center's Twitter that other brands...”—"The CDC is strongly urging people to stop using EzriCare Artificial Tears", Desert News, February 2023

“Amy Lin, a specialist in the medical and surgical treatment of corneal and anterior segment diseases and a doctor at Moran Eye Center, said in a post on Moran Eye Center s Twitter that other brands...”—"The CDC is strongly urging people to stop using EzriCare Artificial Tears", Desert News, February 2023

“There are no one-size-fits-all answers, but if you're considering LASIK, here are some answers to common questions from top laser vision-correction surgeons at the John A. Moran Eye Center at the...”—"Should I get LASIK?", Desert News, August 2019

Noteworthy Medicare Patient Procedures Performed by Dr. Amy Lin, MD in 2023

Click on any procedure below to see further details on volume and pricing among Medicare patients.

Top 25%

By Volume:

eye procedures

By Affordability:

ophthalmic biometry

In 2012, among providers in related specialties within Utah, Dr. Amy Lin, MD performed more eye procedures procedures for Medicare patients than 75% of them and she also had a list price for ophthalmic biometry that was lower than the list prices billed to Medicare by 75% of them. Actual amounts paid by patients can vary widely depending on a number of factors, including insurance coverage. A lower list price, however, might mean lower fees when paying without insurance.

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2012 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Amy Lin, MD treated as a cornea specialist in Murray, UT during 2012 were eye procedures, hospital care and inpatient care.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Amy Lin, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	118
eye procedures	494
hospital care	12
inpatient care	12

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2013 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Amy Lin, MD treated as a cornea specialist in Murray, UT during 2013 were eye procedures, hospital care and inpatient care.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Amy Lin, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	149
eye procedures	393
hospital care	14
inpatient care	14

2013 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Amy Lin, MD.

**Gender**
Male	150
Female	235

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	252
Black	56
Hispanic	41
Asian	23
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	156
From 75 to 84	130
85 and over	48
Less than 65	51

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Amy Lin, MD in 2013

Hypertension	73
High Cholesterol	64
Stroke	7
Ischemic Heart Disease	37
Depression	19
Chronic Kidney Disease	25
Asthma	10
Osteoperosis	13
Atrial Fibrilation	14
Heart Failure	20
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	11
Diabetes	44
Dementia	8
Cancer	15

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2014 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Amy Lin, MD treated as a cornea specialist in Murray, UT during 2014 were eye procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Amy Lin, MD for Medicare patients.

eye procedures	95

2014 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Amy Lin, MD.

**Gender**
Male	26
Female	35

**Age**
From 65 to 74	25
From 75 to 84	17
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Amy Lin, MD in 2014

Hypertension	54
High Cholesterol	43
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	21
Depression	18
Chronic Kidney Disease	18
Asthma	0
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	0
Heart Failure	0
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	0
Diabetes	31
Dementia	0
Cancer	0

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2015 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Amy Lin, MD treated as a cornea specialist in Murray, UT during 2015 were eye procedures, capsulotomy and laser treatment.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Amy Lin, MD for Medicare patients.

capsulotomy	16
eye procedures	993
laser treatment	16

2015 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Amy Lin, MD.

**Gender**
Male	486
Female	820

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	1132
Black	0
Hispanic	62
Asian	44
Other	46
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	608
From 75 to 84	416
85 and over	188
Less than 65	94

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Amy Lin, MD in 2015

Hypertension	50
High Cholesterol	37
Stroke	3
Ischemic Heart Disease	27
Depression	22
Chronic Kidney Disease	15
Asthma	9
Osteoperosis	9
Atrial Fibrilation	9
Heart Failure	12
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	6
Diabetes	23
Dementia	7
Cancer	8

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2016 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Amy Lin, MD treated as a cornea specialist in Murray, UT during 2016 were eye procedures and lacrimal (tearing system) procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Amy Lin, MD for Medicare patients.

eye procedures	1256
lacrimal (tearing system) procedures	22

2016 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Amy Lin, MD.

**Gender**
Male	310
Female	464

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	670
Black	0
Hispanic	39
Asian	28
Other	26
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	356
From 75 to 84	249
85 and over	99
Less than 65	70

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Amy Lin, MD in 2016

Hypertension	48
High Cholesterol	37
Stroke	3
Ischemic Heart Disease	25
Depression	24
Chronic Kidney Disease	19
Asthma	11
Osteoperosis	8
Atrial Fibrilation	7
Heart Failure	11
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	7
Diabetes	24
Dementia	7
Cancer	7

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2017 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Amy Lin, MD treated as a cornea specialist in Murray, UT during 2017 were eye procedures and lacrimal (tearing system) procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Amy Lin, MD for Medicare patients.

eye procedures	1232
lacrimal (tearing system) procedures	28

2017 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Amy Lin, MD.

**Gender**
Male	276
Female	429

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	599
Black	0
Hispanic	46
Asian	22
Other	27
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	337
From 75 to 84	217
85 and over	94
Less than 65	57

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Amy Lin, MD in 2017

Hypertension	59
High Cholesterol	34
Stroke	3
Ischemic Heart Disease	25
Depression	28
Chronic Kidney Disease	24
Asthma	11
Osteoperosis	9
Atrial Fibrilation	9
Heart Failure	13
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	8
Diabetes	26
Dementia	8
Cancer	7

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2018 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Amy Lin, MD treated as a cornea specialist in Murray, UT during 2018 were eye procedures, lacrimal (tearing system) procedures, capsulotomy and laser treatment.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Amy Lin, MD for Medicare patients.

capsulotomy	12
eye procedures	1520
lacrimal (tearing system) procedures	29
laser treatment	12

2018 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Amy Lin, MD.

**Gender**
Male	303
Female	464

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	684
Black	0
Hispanic	32
Asian	17
Other	21
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	378
From 75 to 84	236
85 and over	94
Less than 65	59

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Amy Lin, MD in 2018

Hypertension	60
High Cholesterol	40
Stroke	4
Ischemic Heart Disease	27
Depression	31
Chronic Kidney Disease	23
Asthma	12
Osteoperosis	11
Atrial Fibrilation	10
Heart Failure	13
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	7
Diabetes	24
Dementia	6
Cancer	9

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2019 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Amy Lin, MD treated as a cornea specialist in Murray, UT during 2019 were eye procedures, capsulotomy and laser treatment.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Amy Lin, MD for Medicare patients.

capsulotomy	14
eye procedures	1364
laser treatment	14

2019 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Amy Lin, MD.

**Gender**
Male	285
Female	461

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	650
Black	0
Hispanic	31
Asian	25
Other	29
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	358
From 75 to 84	238
85 and over	92
Less than 65	58

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Amy Lin, MD in 2019

Hypertension	58
High Cholesterol	36
Stroke	4
Ischemic Heart Disease	25
Depression	30
Chronic Kidney Disease	22
Asthma	13
Osteoperosis	12
Atrial Fibrilation	10
Heart Failure	12
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	6
Diabetes	22
Dementia	5
Cancer	11

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2020 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Amy Lin, MD treated as a cornea specialist in Murray, UT during 2020 were eye procedures and lacrimal (tearing system) procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Amy Lin, MD for Medicare patients.

eye procedures	1113
lacrimal (tearing system) procedures	29

2020 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Amy Lin, MD.

**Gender**
Male	238
Female	405

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	559
Black	0
Hispanic	32
Asian	0
Other	28
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	325
From 75 to 84	195
85 and over	75
Less than 65	48

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Amy Lin, MD in 2020

Hypertension	54
High Cholesterol	35
Stroke	3
Ischemic Heart Disease	25
Depression	31
Chronic Kidney Disease	25
Asthma	12
Osteoperosis	13
Atrial Fibrilation	10
Heart Failure	12
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	5
Diabetes	25
Dementia	6
Cancer	9

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2021 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Amy Lin, MD treated as a cornea specialist in Murray, UT during 2021 were eye procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Amy Lin, MD for Medicare patients.

eye procedures	1209

2021 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Amy Lin, MD.

**Gender**
Male	262
Female	420

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	582
Black	0
Hispanic	42
Asian	16
Other	30
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	329
From 75 to 84	228
85 and over	70
Less than 65	55

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Amy Lin, MD in 2021

Hypertension	53
High Cholesterol	38
Stroke	4
Ischemic Heart Disease	25
Depression	31
Chronic Kidney Disease	24
Asthma	13
Osteoperosis	16
Atrial Fibrilation	8
Heart Failure	12
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	6
Diabetes	24
Dementia	7
Cancer	10

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2022 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Amy Lin, MD treated as a cornea specialist in Murray, UT during 2022 were eye procedures, capsulotomy and laser treatment.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Amy Lin, MD for Medicare patients.

capsulotomy	18
eye procedures	1153
laser treatment	18

2022 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Amy Lin, MD.

**Gender**
Male	259
Female	410

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	585
Black	0
Hispanic	30
Asian	0
Other	25
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	326
From 75 to 84	230
85 and over	67
Less than 65	46

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Amy Lin, MD in 2022

Hypertension	62
High Cholesterol	57
Stroke	5
Ischemic Heart Disease	20
Depression	28
Chronic Kidney Disease	18
Asthma	15
Osteoperosis	23
Atrial Fibrilation	14
Heart Failure	10
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	8
Diabetes	24
Dementia	4
Cancer	12

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2012 - 2022

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Amy Lin, MD for Medicare patients.

The highest averages for the top procedures that Dr. Amy Lin, MD treated as a cornea specialist in Murray, UT were eye procedures, lacrimal (tearing system) procedures, capsulotomy and laser treatment.

capsulotomy	15
doctor visit	133
eye procedures	983
hospital care	13
inpatient care	13
lacrimal (tearing system) procedures	27
laser treatment	15

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2012 - 2022

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Amy Lin, MD.

**Gender**
Male	235
Female	376

**Ethnicity**
Black / African American	5
Asian / Pacific Islander	15
Non-Hispanic White	519
Native American / Alaskan Native	0
Hispanic	32
Other	21

**Age**
75 to 84	196
85 and over	75
Less than 65	48
65 to 74	290

Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Amy Lin, MD From 2012 - 2022

The highest averages of the most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Amy Lin, MD treated were hypertension, high cholesterol, diabetes and depression.

Hypertension	51
High Cholesterol	38
Stroke	3
Ischemic Heart Disease	23
Depression	23
Chronic Kidney Disease	19
Asthma	9
Osteoporosis	10
Heart Failure	10
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	5
Diabetes	24
Atrial Fibrillation	8
Dementia	5
Cancer	8

Education & Training

Dr. Amy Lin, MD graduated from Northwestern University, Feinberg School of Medicine in 2003. She completed residency at Northwestern University Affiliated Hospitals. She is certified by the American Board of Ophthalmology and has a state license in Illinois.

Medical School: Northwestern University, Feinberg School of Medicine (2003)

Residency: Northwestern University Affiliated Hospitals

Board Certification: American Board of Ophthalmology

Licensed In: Illinois

Affiliations & Hospitals

Dr. Amy Lin, MD is associated with these hospitals and organizations:

University of Utah Health

UNIVERSITY OF UTAH ADULT SERVICES

Ratings & Reviews

Dr. Amy Lin, MD has an exceptional overall rating with an average of 4.9 out of 5 stars based on 957 ratings. We collect ratings and reviews of Dr. Amy Lin, MD from all over the web to help you find the right in Murray, UT.

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General Payments

These charts describe general payments received by Dr. Amy Lin, MD. Doctors may receive payments for a number of reasons, including meal compensation, travel compensation, and consulting.

**Payments by Company**
Dompe US, Inc.	$1,985 Oxervate $1,985
Kala Pharmaceuticals, Inc.	$1,638 EYSUVIS $1,533	$105
Eyevance Pharmaceuticals LLC	$1,287 Flarex $1,287
Allergan Inc.	$929 RESTASIS $788	LUMIGAN $16	$125
Shire North American Group Inc	$876 XIIDRA $726	$150
Other	$3,662 TYRVAYA $661	LENSAR LASER SYSTEM $650	ACTHAR $457	CEQUA $410	XIIDRA $396	Other $1,088

**Types of Payments**
Food and Beverage	$5,944
Consulting Fee	$2,550
Honoraria	$1,650
Compensation for services other than consulting, including serving as faculty or as a speaker at a venue other than a continuing education program	$150
Education	$82

Research Payments

Dr. Amy Lin, MD has received 1 research payments totaling $100.

Biography

Dr. Amy Lin is a specialist in eye disease ophthalmology (corneal and external diseases). Before completing her residency at a hospital affiliated with Northwestern University, Dr. Lin attended medical school at Northwestern University, Feinberg School of Medicine. Clinical interests for Dr. Lin include LASIK, cataract surgery, and refractive lens exchange (RLE). Patients rated Dr. Lin highly, giving her an average of 5.0 stars (out of 5). She is affiliated with the University of Utah Health.