A.B. (Hons), MBBS, FRCOphth
Specialises in
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.
Some of the principal treatments carried out by Mr Aidan Benson at Spire include:
Ophthalmology
Other treatments
COVID-19 testing or antibody tests are not available as a standalone service at Spire Elland Hospital.
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
RCOphth Royal College of Ophthalmologists
BEAVRs British and Eire Association of Vitreoretinal Surgeons
Vitreoretinal Surgery Lead at Calderdale and Huddersfield NHS Foundation Trust
Calderdale and Huddersfield NHS Trust
I have four young children with whom I enjoy sharing my love of the Yorkshire countryside, cycling, rugby, tennis and music.