Professor Ben Burton

Consultant Ophthalmologist
MA (Cantab), MBBS, MRCP, FRCOphth

Practising at

Spire Norwich Hospital

Treatment information

Some of the principal treatments carried out by Professor Ben Burton at Spire include:

Ophthalmology

Other treatments

Cataract surgery
Macular degeneration
Diabetic eye disease
Neuro-ophthalmology
Retinal disease
Uveitis

Professional profile

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.

Clinical Interests

Cataract surgery
Diabetic eye disease
Neuro-ophthalmology
Macular degeneration
Retinal disease

Cataract surgery; Treatment of age related macular degeneration; Diabetic retinopathy; Retinal vein occlusion

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Qualification and professional memberships

Professional memberships

American Academy of Ophthalmologists
Royal College of Ophthalmologists
UK and Ireland Society of Cataract and Refractive Surgeons

Current NHS posts

Honorary Senior Lecturer University of East Anglia
Clinical Director of Research and Development
Consultant Ophthalmologist, James Paget University Hospital

Personal Profile

I enjoy travel, garden design and military history and raise money to help ophthalmology research in Norfolk.

Private contact details

Telephone	01603 255 574
Email	ben.burton@jpaget.nhs.uk
Website	http://benburton.org.uk
Private secretary	Sonia Colbert
Private secretary telephone	01603 868326
Private secretary email	soniacolbert1@gmail.com