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Richard Carlin M.D., PC

About Richard Carlin M.D., PC

Dr. Carlin is a highly experienced, board-certified ophthalmologist and Diplomate of the American Board of Ophthalmology with more than five decades of experience in vision care and surgical innovation. A graduate of the University of Illinois College of Medicine, he completed his ophthalmology residency at the University of Michigan before serving in the United States Navy in Key West, Florida. In 1977, he founded CarlinVision and has since built a longstanding reputation for excellence in LASIK, cataract surgery, refractive procedures, and cosmetic eyelid surgery. Throughout his career, Dr. Carlin has completed more than 11,000 procedures and remains at the forefront of advanced laser and refractive technologies. He is a Fellow of the American Academy of Ophthalmology and an active member of multiple leading professional organizations, reflecting his enduring commitment to clinical excellence and patient care.

May 2026

LASIK vs PRK: Which Is Right for You?

2026-05-27T12:16:01-04:00

When considering LASIK vs PRK: which is right for you is one of the most common questions patients bring to our team at CarlinVision, serving Snellville, GA and the greater Gwinnett County community. Both procedures use laser technology to reshape the cornea and reduce dependence on glasses or contact lenses, yet they differ in [...]

LASIK vs PRK: Which Is Right for You?2026-05-27T12:16:01-04:00

LASIK Eye Surgery Blade vs Bladeless

2026-05-27T12:07:01-04:00

LASIK Eye Surgery Blade vs Bladeless If you are researching LASIK eye surgery blade vs bladeless options in Snellville, GA, you are asking exactly the right question before committing to vision correction. Both approaches share the same goal of reducing or eliminating dependence on glasses and contact lenses, yet the way each technique creates [...]

LASIK Eye Surgery Blade vs Bladeless2026-05-27T12:07:01-04:00
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