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Jerome Benz DO HeadshotDr. Jerome Benz is a distinguished member of the York ophthalmology community and a partner at Eyes of York Cataract & Laser Center. Dr. Benz is board certified by the American Board of Ophthalmology and specializes in the latest technology in refractive and cataract surgery. Additionally, he is certified through the American Board of Eye Surgery for cataract surgery. Dr. Benz is one of the first ophthalmologists in the area to offer refractive cataract surgery with the LENSAR Advanced Laser Cataract System. With his extensive surgical experience and skill, Dr. Benz has become an area leader in no-stitch cataract surgery and is a seasoned refractive surgeon having completed thousands of LASIK treatments. Dr. Benz is an alumnus of King’s College, Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine, and Walter Reed Army Medical Center. He began his career while serving in the United States Army for eight years and earned the Combat Medical Badge and the Global War of Terrorism Service and Expeditionary Ribbons. Dr. Benz later joined Eyes of York in 2005 after additionally earning the Bronze Star Medal as a member of the 82nd Airborne during Operation Enduring Freedom in Iraq. Dr. Benz performs a wide range of services to include routine and complex cataract surgery, refractive cataract surgery, PRELEX surgery, LASIK surgery, and Advanced Surface Refractive Surgery. He also provides glaucoma management and treatment, diabetic eye exams, dry eye treatment, and routine exams.