Dr. Eric Michael Hink MD
Ophthalmologist | Ophthalmic Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery
12605 E. 16th Avenue University Of Colora Aurora CO, 80045About
Dr. Eric Hink is an ophthalmologist practicing in Aurora, CO. Dr. Hink specializes in eye and vision care. As an ophthalmologist, Dr. Hink can practice medicine as well as surgery. Opthalmologists can perform surgeries because they have their medical degrees along with at least eight years of additional training. Dr. Hink can diagnose and treat diseases, perform eye operations and prescribe eye glasses and contacts. Ophthalmologists can also specialize even further in a specific area of eye care.
Board Certification
OphthalmologyAmerican Board of OphthalmologyABO
Provider Details
Expert Publications
Data provided by the National Library of Medicine- Outcomes after endoscopic dacryocystorhinostomy without mucosal flap preservation.
- Rapid onset proptosis and vision loss as the initial presentation of Burkitt lymphoma.
- Comparison of free tarsoconjunctival grafts and Hughes tarsoconjunctival grafts for lower eyelid reconstruction.
- Bilateral Candida and atypical mycobacterial infection after frontalis sling suspension with silicone rod to correct congenital ptosis.
- Pediatric facial fractures from dog bites.
- Orbital invasion by ACTH-secreting pituitary adenomas.
- Evaluation and treatment of pediatric orbital fractures.
- American Society of Ophthalmic Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery fellowship survey: fellows selection criteria for training programs.
- Upper eyelid postseptal weight placement for treatment of paralytic lagophthalmos.
- Clinical features and treatment of pediatric orbit fractures.
- Predicting the need for surgical intervention in pediatric orbital cellulitis.
- Perioperative pregabalin for attenuation of postoperative pain after eyelid surgery.
- Transconjunctival inferior orbitotomy: indications, surgical technique, and complications.
- Biodegradable Fixation of the Orbital Rim After Lateral Orbitotomy.
- C-Reactive Protein As a Marker for Initiating Steroid Treatment in Children With Orbital Cellulitis.
Awards
- 2012 The American Society of Ophthalmic Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery
Treatments
- Skin Cancer, Melanoma, Cancer And More
Professional Memberships
- Board Member Alpha Omega Alpha Honor Society
- Board Member American Academy of Ophthalmology (AAO)
- Diplomate American Board of Ophthalmology (ABO)
- Fellow American Society of Ophthalmic Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery (ASOPRS)
- Fellow American Academy of Ophthalmology
Fellowships
- University of Colorado, Oculofacial Plastic Surgery 2010
- University of Colorado 2010
- Univ Colorado, Plastics/Reconstructive 2008
Experience & Accolades
- Assistant Professor2012School of Medicine, Ophthalmology
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