ABOUT
ABOUT MR BENSON
Mr Benson is a consultant eye surgeon who specialises in Vitreo-Retinal surgery and is based in Yorkshire. He believes in delivering the highest quality professional care with a patient-centered focus. He is committed to explaining diagnoses and available management options in a clear and comprehensive way. He is also a keen musician (see Specialities)
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Languages: English (Canadian/UK), French
PROFESSIONAL QUALIFICATIONS
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A.B. (Hons) Vassar College, NY, USA
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MBBS (AICSM GEP) Imperial College, London
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FRCOphth - Fellow of Royal College Ophthalmology
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CCT - Certificate of completion of specialist training
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Member of British and Eire Association of Vitreoretinal Surgeons (BEAVRS)
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NHS Consultant Surgeon and cataract lead Calderdale and Huddersfield NHS Foundation Trust
EXPERIENCE
Mr Benson is an experienced eye surgeon educated in Canada, USA and the UK. He completed his undergraduate degree in music and biochemistry at Vassar College, USA before undertaking graduate medicine at Imperial College, London. His elective in ophthalmology was undertaken in Bloemfontein, South Africa before starting his ophthalmology training in the John Radcliffe Hospital in Oxford. He completed his specialty training in Yorkshire, including sub-specialty training in vitreo-retinal surgery in Leeds. Mr Benson is a skilled surgeon with expertise in managing complex cataract surgery, diabetic retinopathy and diseases of the retina.
SPECIALTIES
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General Ophthalmology
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Cataract surgery
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Complex cataract surgery
Vitreo-retinal procedures including:
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Epiretinal Membranes
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Macular holes
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Retinal Detachment
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Vitreous Floaters
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Retinal laser treatments
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Diabetic retinopathy
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Age Related Macular Degeneration
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Secondary Lens placement
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Intraocular lens exchange
NO QUESTION TOO SIMPLE OR TOO COMPLEX
“Having had a number of recent eye operations after 13 years without issues, any worry or trepidation I had about my situation has been nullified by Mr Benson’s approach, communication, honesty & professionalism since I came under his care. From checkups to surgery, I have felt totally at ease & have had complete trust in Mr Benson. An absolutely perfect example of what a patient would want in a Doctor & I feel privileged to have experienced it.”
Anonymous patient on iwantgreatcare.com
CONTACT
Mr Benson works at the Calderdale and Huddersfield NHS Foundation Trust as well as other specialist eye units across Yorkshire
ADDRESS
Calderdale Royal Hospital, Salterhebble, Halifax, HX3 0PW
Acre Mills Outpatients, Acre Street, Lindley, HD3 3EB
E-MAIL via contact form