Our Doctors
Dr. Benjamin R. Buckner, MD
Cornea & Refractive SurgeonA 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.
- 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
Procedures
Procedures performed by Dr. Buckner
LASIK
Laser vision correction for nearsightedness, farsightedness, and astigmatism.
Learn more →PRK
Flap-free laser vision correction, often a fit for thin corneas.
Learn more →Cataract Surgery
Replace a cloudy lens with an advanced lens implant.
Learn more →ReLEx SMILE
Minimally invasive laser correction through a small incision.
Learn more →EVO ICL
An implantable lens that corrects vision without removing corneal tissue.
Learn more →Corneal Cross-Linking
Epi-on treatment designed to help stabilize keratoconus.
Learn more →Cornea Transplant
Including endothelial keratoplasty, which replaces only the damaged inner layer of the cornea.
Learn more →Take the First Step
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