I specialise in general ophthalmology, cataract surgery, complex cataract surgery (including IOL exchange), vitreoretinal surgery (for floaters, epiretinal membranes, macular holes and retinal detachment), retinal diseases and diabetic eye disease.

I have performed thousands of cataract and vitreoretinal procedures with a much lower than national average complication rate. I use the most up to date and safest techniques, and regularly review outcomes and new technologies as they become established.

I am a clear communicator who will listen to you as a patient and help you make the best decision to achieve your visual goals and decide on a treatment pathway.

I have been working in the NHS since 2012. I have experience of the American, Canadian, South African and French healthcare systems so appreciate how different systems all have their own benefits and place in providing a high-quality and comprehensive service for patients.

General Medical Council Number: 7293808

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Some of the principal treatments carried out by Mr Aidan Benson at Spire include:

Ophthalmology

Cataract removal surgery
Glaucoma treatment

Laser eye treatment (yag laser capsulotomy)

Other treatments

Diabetic laser procedures
Epiretinal membrane removal surgery
Vitreo-retinal surgery for floaters (pars plana vitrectomy)

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Clinical interests

Ophthalmology

Qualification and professional memberships

AB (Hons) / Vassar College, NY, USA / 2007
Biochemistry, Music and History

MBBS / Imperial College, London, UK / 2012
Bachelor of Medicine, Bachelor of Surgery (Graduate Entry Programme)

FRCOphth / UK / 2018
Fellowship of Royal College of Ophthalmology

Professional memberships

RCOphth Royal College of Ophthalmologists

BEAVRs British and Eire Association of Vitreoretinal Surgeons

Professional leadership

Vitreoretinal Surgery Lead at Calderdale and Huddersfield NHS Foundation Trust

Telephone	Self Pay - 01422 324 069 Insured and NHS 01422 324 020
Website	https://www.mraidanbenson.co.uk/

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