Professor Ben Burton
Consultant Ophthalmologist
MA (Cantab), MBBS, MRCP, FRCOphth
Specialises in
I specialise in cataract surgery and treatment of retinal diseases. I studied at Cambridge University before training at the world-famous Moorfields Eye Hospital.
Cataract surgery is one of the most reliable and highly successful operations. I have been performing cataract surgery for more than 15 years and have a very low rate of complications. As well as offering cataract surgery I have extensive experience of treating retinal problems such as wet age related macular degeneration, diabetic retinopathy and retinal vein occlusions.
I have been involved in numerous research trials using the newest drugs available to treat these conditions giving me early access to some of the most up to date information available in what is a rapidly changing field. There are a variety of options to discuss depending on whether your priority is to be free of glasses or to minimise the risk of post-operative visual problems like glare and halos.
My reputation is built on excellent visual outcomes putting safety first resulting in extremely high patient satisfaction. If safety, a successful track record, and excellent clinical outcomes are important to you, then please ask your GP or optician to refer you to my clinic. If this is not possible please ring my secretary directly on 01493 453054.
In 2017 I was appointed as visiting professor at the University of East Anglia.
Some of the principal treatments carried out by Professor Ben Burton at Spire include:
Ophthalmology
Other treatments
Spire Norwich Hospital is only able to provide COVID-19 tests to patients undergoing surgery at our hospital. COVID-19 testing or antibody tests are not available as a standalone service.
American Academy of Ophthalmologists
Royal College of Ophthalmologists
UK and Ireland Society of Cataract and Refractive Surgeons
I have recruited over 400 patients into research studies and I continue to be involved in trials of new treatments for age related macular degeneration, diabetic retinopathy and retinal vein occlusion. I have built an ophthalmology research team and I am currently interested in screening techniques to allow early detection of retinal diseases before permanent damage is done.
Honorary Senior Lecturer University of East Anglia
Clinical Director of Research and Development
Consultant Ophthalmologist, James Paget University Hospital
I enjoy travel, garden design and military history and raise money to help ophthalmology research in Norfolk.
Telephone | 01603 255 574 |
Website | https://www.benburton.org.uk/ |
Private secretary | Sonia Colbert |
Private secretary telephone | 01603 813 712 |
Private secretary email | soniacolbert1@gmail.com |