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Dr. Benjamin R. Buckner, MD

Cornea & Refractive Surgeon

A board-certified ophthalmologist and fellowship-trained cornea and refractive surgeon, Dr. Buckner specializes in LASIK, PRK, ICL, and cataract surgery, and is accepting new patients.

Dr. Benjamin Buckner, MD, cornea and refractive surgeon at Hoopes Vision
  • Board-certified Ophthalmologist
  • Fellowship-trained Corneal disease & refractive surgery
  • Now accepting New patients

About Dr. Buckner

Utah roots, advanced care.

Dr. Buckner is a board-certified ophthalmologist and fellowship-trained cornea and refractive surgeon specializing in LASIK, PRK, ICL, and cataract surgery. He is an active member of the American Academy of Ophthalmology, the American Society of Cataract and Refractive Surgery, and the Utah Ophthalmology Society.

He grew up in Lindon, Utah, and earned his undergraduate degree cum laude from Brigham Young University as an Edwin S. Hinckley Scholar. Dr. Buckner attended the University of Texas Southwestern Medical School, where he was elected to the AOA Honor Society, and interned at the Boise VA Medical Center.

After completing his ophthalmology residency at the University of Missouri, he completed a fellowship in Corneal Disease and Refractive Surgery at Hoopes Vision, and he has remained part of our team ever since.

Dr. Buckner and his wife, Debi, have four children. He enjoys spending time with family and friends, water sports, and learning music. He speaks some Spanish and is accepting new patients.

Training & expertise

Undergraduate
Brigham Young University, cum laude
Medical school
UT Southwestern Medical School (AOA)
Internship
Boise VA Medical Center
Residency
University of Missouri
Fellowship
Corneal Disease & Refractive Surgery, Hoopes Vision
Memberships
AAO, ASCRS & Utah Ophthalmology Society

Take the First Step

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Prefer to book by phone? 801-568-0200