Our Doctors
Dr. Steven H. Linn, OD
Optometrist & Research CoordinatorHoopes Vision’s research coordinator, Dr. Linn has cared for refractive surgery patients for many years, with residency training in corneal disease and refractive surgery management and experience as an investigator in ophthalmic clinical trials.
- 15+ years Caring for refractive surgery patients
- 20+ clinical trials As a co- or sub-investigator
- Residency-trained Corneal disease & refractive surgery management
About Dr. Linn
Research and patient care, side by side.
Dr. Linn is the research coordinator for Hoopes Vision and has been involved in the care of refractive surgery patients for more than 15 years.
He earned his bachelor’s degree in Exercise Physiology from Brigham Young University and his optometric degree, magna cum laude, from the University of Houston College of Optometry. He then completed a residency at Hunkeler Eye Centers specializing in Corneal Disease and Refractive Surgery Management.
Dr. Linn has served as a co- or sub-investigator in more than 20 ophthalmic clinical trials, including studies of refractive laser technologies, cataract intraocular lenses, ophthalmic drugs, and other refractive implants.
He is a Fellow of the American Academy of Optometry and the Optometric Council on Refractive Technology, and he has given scientific presentations at numerous professional meetings.
Training & expertise
- Undergraduate
- Brigham Young University, Exercise Physiology
- Optometry school
- University of Houston College of Optometry, magna cum laude
- Residency
- Corneal Disease & Refractive Surgery Management, Hunkeler Eye Centers
- Research
- Co- or sub-investigator, 20+ clinical trials
- Fellowships
- American Academy of Optometry; Optometric Council on Refractive Technology
Explore Your Options
Vision care at Hoopes Vision
LASIK
Laser vision correction for nearsightedness, farsightedness, and astigmatism.
Learn more →PRK
Flap-free laser vision correction, often a fit for thin corneas.
Learn more →ReLEx SMILE
Minimally invasive laser correction through a small incision.
Learn more →EVO ICL
An implantable lens that corrects vision without removing corneal tissue.
Learn more →Cataract Surgery
Replace a cloudy lens with an advanced lens implant.
Learn more →Take the First Step
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