BM BSc (Hon) FRCOphth (Lond) FEBO (Paris) FICO PGCert (Camb) Masters of Law (Lond: Merit)
Mr Lin is a Consultant Oculoplastic (eyelid plastic), Lacrimal (watery eye/tear duct) & Cataract Surgeon. He is Triple-accredited in the UK, Europe and Worldwide, passing all exams on first attempt and is also a member of the British Oculo-Plastic Surgery Society (BOPSS).
Mr Lin began his journey with his elective in the world-famous Moorfields Eye Hospital before going on to train in general Ophthalmology and advanced small-incision Cataract surgery techniques in the East of England. The UK has the longest and arguably the best Ophthalmology training in the World. East Anglia was consistently ranked first in the National Trainee Survey during Mr Lin’s training. During this time, he won several prizes/merits, was selected as Chief Resident at the Judge Business School at the University of Cambridge, and earned a PGCert from the University of Cambridge. He is passionate about always doing the best for his patients and has a Masters degree in Law with Merit in Medical Ethics and Law from the University of London.
Mr Lin further subspecialised in Oculoplastic and Lacrimal surgery in Cambridge and Southampton. He was appointed as Consultant in Colchester Eye Centre to lead these services, where he performs hundreds of eyelid and cataract operations each year. Mr Lin is a dedicated, passionate and meticulous surgeon utilising modern techniques to minimise scarring and maximise symmetry. He is experienced using electrosurgery which aids faster healing. He also runs the periocular Botox service at Colchester.
Mr Lin teaches Oculoplastic and Cataract surgery on the Faculty for Microsurgical Skills at the Royal College of Ophthalmologists, and trains the next generation of surgeons in his NHS theatres, including international candidates. Outside the NHS you will be guaranteed only Mr Lin performs your surgery. He is also the departmental medical schools lead for the University of East Anglia and Anglia Ruskin University.
Mr Lin has published in respected international journals on aspects of Oculoplastic and Lacrimal surgery, and on problems with filler. He has featured in:
-British Medical Journal
-European Journal of Ophthalmology
-International Ophthalmology
-Eye
-Eye News
-Orbit
-Surgical and Radiological Anatomy
-Acta Scientific Ophthalmology
He is also a peer-reviewer for several well-known journals. Mr Lin has been invited to present nationally and internationally.
In his free time, he enjoys the great outdoors with his family, stone carving and piano. He is fluent in Mandarin Chinese and is adept at using chopsticks with both hands.
Professional Profile
Linkedin: http://www.linkedin.com/in/zhhlin
Roles
Consultant specialising in Oculoplastics, Lacrimal & Cataract Surgery
Oculoplastics Service Lead, Colchester Eye Centre, East Suffolk and North Essex NHS Foundation Trust
Chief Resident
Judge Business School, University of Cambridge
Faculty of Microsurgical Skills
Royal College of Ophthalmologists, London
Qualifications and Memberships
Member
British Oculoplastics Surgical Society (BOPSS)
Fellow (by examination)
Royal College of Ophthalmologists, London
Fellow (by examination)
European Board of Ophthalmology, Paris
Fellow (by examination)
International Council of Ophthalmologists
with Merit in Optics, Refraction and Instruments
Master in Laws (Merit in Medicine and the Law)
University of London
PGCert in Clinical Research, Education and Leadership
Madingley Hall, University of Cambridge
Member
Ophthalmic Imaging Association
Publications
https://www.researchgate.net/profile/Zhi-Lin-36
2024 Contributor. Ophthalmology Made Easy. ISBN-10 1914961374.
2024 O’Brien K, Lin Z, Vivian A. Photophobia: an unusual symptom of a pituitary macroadenoma. Eye News. 2024 Feb.
2023 Carlisle A, Habib S, Lin Z, Ching J, Niyadurupola N. Do ophthalmology residents know how to check the calibration of a Goldmann applanation tonometer? Int Ophthalmol. 2023 Jun 24. doi: 10.1007/s10792-023-02766-3. Epub ahead of print. PMID: 37355488.
2023 Lin Z, Sheikh U, Igali L, Hemmant B. A 5-year review of 1220 malignant periocular tumours in an English county. Eye (Lond). 2023 Apr;37(6):1271-1274. doi: 10.1038/s41433-022-02113-3. PMID: 35614342; PMCID: PMC10102031.
2022 Hamidovic L, Khatib T, Dimitriou C, Lin Z. XEN-related hypotonous maculopathy from iatrogenic cyclodialysis cleft treated with argon laser gonio-cyclopexy. BMJ Case Reports CP 2022;15:e244933. doi: 10.1136/bcr-2021-244933
2021 Nicolaou S, Khatib TZ, Lin Z, Sheth T, Ogbonna G, Hamidovic L, Zaheer A, Dimitriou C. A retrospective review of XEN implant surgery: efficacy, safety and the effect of combined cataract surgery. Int Ophthalmol. 2021 Oct 19. doi: 10.1007/s10792-021-02069-5. PMID: 34665372.
2021 Gabbay IE, Goldberg M, Allen F, Lin Z, Morley C, Pearsall T, Muraleedharan V, Ruben S. Efficacy and safety data for the Ab interno XEN45 gel stent implant at 3 Years: A retrospective analysis. Eur J Ophthalmol. 2021 May 2:11206721211014381. doi: 10.1177/11206721211014381. PMID: 33938304.
2021 Lin Z, Dean A, Rene C. Delayed migration of soft tissue fillers in the periocular area masquerading as eyelid and orbital pathology. BMJ Case Rep. 2021 Mar 18;14(3):e241356. doi: 10.1136/bcr-2020-241356. PMID: 33737282; PMCID: PMC7978291.
2020 Lin, Z, Kamath, N. & Malik, A. Morphometric differences in normal bony nasolacrimal anatomy: comparison between four ethnic groups. Surg Radiol Anat. 2021 Feb;43(2):179-185. doi: 10.1007/s00276-020-02614-4. Epub 2020 Nov 13. PMID: 33184673.
2020 Lin Z, Qidwai U, Igali L, Hemmant B. A multicentre review of the histology of 1012 periocular basal cell carcinomas. Eur J Ophthalmol. 2020 Sep 9:1120672120957597. doi: 10.1177/1120672120957597. PMID: 32907383.
2020 Hamza M, Gunasekera C, Nahas S, Lin Z, Mukherjee A, Allen R. Managing Corneal Epithelial Defects Using High Molecular Weight Fluorescein to Prevent Contact Lens Staining and Removal of Bandage Contact Lenses. Acta Scientific Ophthalmology 3.8 (2020): 20-22. doi: 10.31080/ASOP.2020.03.0145
2020 Lin Z, Kamath N, Malik A. High-resolution computed tomography assessment of bony nasolacrimal parameters: variations due to age, sex, and facial features. Orbit. 2020 Jul 16:1-6. doi: 10.1080/01676830.2020.1793374. PMID: 32669001.
2019 Lin Z, Philpott C, Sisson K, Hemmant B. Lacrimal sac primary squamous cell carcinoma with synchronous tonsillar primary squamous cell carcinoma. Orbit. 2020 Oct;39(5):374-378. doi: 10.1080/01676830.2019.1691606. Epub 2019 Nov 13. PMID: 31722584.
2019 Lin Z, Habib SN. Ocular Complications of a Haircut. BMJ 2019;365:l1424 doi: 10.1136/bmj.l1424
2018 Habib SN, Lin Z, Puvanachandra N. Ocular hypertension secondary to high endogenous steroid load in Cushing’s disease. BMJ Case Rep. 2019 Jan 10;12(1):bcr-2018-226738. doi: 10.1136/bcr-2018-226738. PMID: 30635306; PMCID: PMC6340578.
2013 Turnbull AM, Lin Z, Matthews BN. Severe bilateral anterior uveitis secondary to giardiasis, initially misdiagnosed as a side effect of metronidazole. Eye (Lond). 2013 Oct;27(10):1225-6. doi: 10.1038/eye.2013.145. Epub 2013 Jul 5. PMID: 23827978; PMCID: PMC3806574.
2012-2014 Essential Ophthalmology for Undergraduates (textbook)
Lin Z, El-Abiary M, Hodgkins P
University of Southampton Medical School
National/International Posters/Presentations
The Eye in ICU
Lin, Z.
2024 Intensive Care Society, UK
A Tearful Affair: A Case of Lacrimal Sac Lymphoma
Sheth, T. Lin, Z.
2023 European Society of Ophthalmic Plastic and Reconstructive Surgeons, Naples
Necrotising Fasciitis
Lin, Z.
2023 European Society of Ophthalmic Plastic and Reconstructive Surgeons, Naples
Facial Nerve Palsy
Lin, Z.
2023 University of Bern Regional Meeting, Switzerland
Bilateral lacrimal gland inflammation in a young adult: a rare case of dacryoadenitis exacerbated by Sodium Valproate medication
Akyol, E. Lin, Z. Lorenzano, L
2022 British Oculoplastic Surgery Society Meeting, Manchester
Bilateral lacrimal gland inflammation in a young adult: a rare case of dacryoadenitis exacerbated by Sodium Valproate medication
Akyol, E. Lin, Z. Lorenzano, L
2021 XXII CONGRESSO NAZIONALE SICOP, Florence
Who should have a Lacrimal Surgeon on their Christmas Card List?
Lin Z, Kamath N, Malik A 2021 John Cairns Meeting, Cambridge
A QIP identifying the appropriateness of acute referrals to emergency eye services (EES) in Colchester General Hospital (CGH).
Hamidovic, L; Lin, Z; Bansal, V; Sheth, T; Brice, C
2021 National Foundation Doctors Presentation Day, London
Evolution Of An Injection Service In Response To A Cluster of Endophthalmitis
Lin Z, Janjua R, Hamilton R, Partridge S, Vardarinos A, Iron A, Gupta N
2017 Royal College of Ophthalmologists Congress, Liverpool
Do Ophthalmic Specialist Trainees Know How to Check the Calibration of a Goldmann Applanation Tonometer?
Habib SN, Lin Z, Ching J and Niyadurupola N
2017 Royal College of Ophthalmologists Congress, Liverpool
An Audit of Uveitis Screening in Juvenile Idiopathic Arthritis
Lin Z, El-Abiary M, Clifford L, Leahy A, May K
2013 Royal College of Ophthalmologists Congress, Liverpool
Undergraduate Ophthalmology: A New Supplement
Lin Z, El-Abiary M, Hodgkins P
University of Southampton, Faculty of Medicine
2013 Association for the Study of Medical Education Annual Scientific Meeting