As the youngest ophthalmologist to be nominated on peer voted The Power List by The Ophthalmologist Magazine in 2023, Dr Ben LaHood is a globally recognised expert in cataract and refractive surgery and has considerable experience in several other surgical subspecialties.

He is driven to provide the best possible visual outcomes for his patients viewing it as a once in a lifetime opportunity to give them the vision that they have always wanted.

Dr LaHood studied at the Otago Medical in New Zealand as a top-ranked entrant graduating with distinction. He completed his Postgraduate at the University of Sydney being awarded with all three prizes in Ophthalmic anatomy, physiology, and optics.

Graduating in 2011 with distinction, Dr LaHood began a fellowship in Adelaide where he became an authority on astigmatism management, premium IOL implantation and laser vision correction before heading to New Zealand to practice as a specialist ophthalmic surgeon building his expertise in the full suite of laser vision correction technology.

He relocated back to Adelaide in 2020 and is now continuing his career consulting privately at Adelaide Eye & Laser Centre and publicly at the Queen Victoria Hospital.

He is committed to education and research and is frequently asked to speak and contribute to ophthalmic topics including cataract and refractive surgery across the globe at both conferences, publications, podcasts and articles. He also holds the position of Senior Clinical Lecturer at the University of Adelaide and is involved in several other ophthalmic education initiatives.

He actively practices a patient-first focus with a genuine interest in individual patient health and maximising visual outcomes. With a. warm personality and a commitment to listening, he is one of the best and most in-demand eye surgeons globally. He strives for perfection and has an excellent ability to focus on intricate details and continues to stay informed, educate and be educated on the latest technology and knowledge within his field available.

Memberships

• Fellow of the Royal Australian and New Zealand College of Ophthalmologists
• Fellow of the World of Refractive Surgery and Visual Sciences
• Member of The Power List by The Ophthalmologist Magazine 2023
• Member of the Australasian Society of Cataract and Refractive Surgery
• Member of the American Society of Cataract and Refractive Surgery
• Member of the International Society of Refractive Surgeons
• Member of the European Society of Refractive Surgeons

www.drbenlahood.com.au

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