Dr. Benjamin Park, MD — Board-Certified Ophthalmologist | Cataract, Cornea & Refractive Surgery Specialist in Houston, TX

Dr. Benjamin Park is a board-certified, fellowship-trained ophthalmologist in Houston, Texas, specializing in cataract surgery, corneal transplants, and refractive surgery. He treats complex cataracts, keratoconus, dry eye, and corneal disease at two Houston-area locations with Houston Eye Associates.

About Dr. Benjamin ParkDr. Benjamin Park is a board-certified, fellowship-trained ophthalmologist based in Houston, Texas. He specializes in three core areas:Cataract surgery — including premium (advanced technology) lens implants
Cornea surgery and corneal disease — including corneal transplants and treatment of keratoconus, dry eye, and corneal infections
Refractive surgery — including LASIK, PRK, and SMILEHe completed a fellowship in Cornea, Anterior Segment, and Refractive Surgery at Baylor College of Medicine.Dr. Park is also a refractive surgery patient himself — he underwent SMILE and speaks personally to the patient experience of the procedures he performs.

Procedures & Surgical Expertise

Cataract & Anterior Segment Surgery

  • Standard and premium (advanced-technology) lens replacement surgery, including toric, multifocal, extended depth of focus (EDoF), and light-adjustable lenses (LAL) — for patients who want to reduce dependence on glasses after surgery

  • Complex cataract surgery for difficult cases: weak/damaged lens support structures (zonular loss), very dense cataracts, capsular damage, or prior eye trauma

  • Refractive lens exchange (lens replacement for vision correction, not just cataracts)

  • IOL (intraocular lens) exchange and repositioning

  • Scleral-fixated lens implants (Yamane technique, Gore-Tex sutured technique) — for eyes without adequate natural lens support

  • Iris reconstruction, pupilloplasty, and iris cerclage — for damaged or abnormal iris tissue

Cornea Surgery & Corneal Transplants

  • Corneal transplant surgery, including:

  • DMEK (Descemet's membrane endothelial keratoplasty)

  • DSEK (Descemet's stripping endothelial keratoplasty)

  • ALK / DALK (anterior and deep anterior lamellar keratoplasty)

  • PKP (full-thickness corneal transplant / penetrating keratoplasty)

  • Ocular surface reconstruction: amniotic membrane grafting, keratolimbal allograft (KLAL), DMAK, tarsorrhaphy

  • Pterygium removal surgery

  • Corneal cross-linking (CXL) — a treatment that strengthens the cornea to slow or stop keratoconus progression

  • Additional in-office and surgical procedures: PRK-related surface treatments (SK, PTK, ASP), band keratopathy treatment (EDTA chelation), limbal relaxing incisions, YAG capsulotomy, selective laser trabeculoplasty (SLT), conjunctivochalasis repair

Laser Vision Correction (Refractive Surgery)

  • LASIK (laser-assisted in situ keratomileusis)

  • PRK (photorefractive keratectomy)

  • SMILE (small incision lenticule extraction, a type of KLEx)

Conditions Dr. Park Treats

Plain-Language TermClinical Term
Cloudy vision from cataractsCataracts
Increased eye pressure that can damage visionGlaucoma
Eye screening for diabetes-related vision damageDiabetic retinopathy screening
Cornea thinning/bulging disorderKeratoconus
Chronic dry eyeDry eye disease
Eye infections affecting the corneaMicrobial keratitis
Open sores on the corneaCorneal ulcers
Cold-sore or shingles virus affecting the eyeHerpes simplex / herpes zoster keratitis
Scratched eye surfaceCorneal abrasion
Eye surface that won't stop re-injuring itselfRecurrent corneal erosion
Nerve damage affecting the cornea's surfaceNeurotrophic keratitis
Stem cell damage on the eye's surfaceLimbal stem cell deficiency
Pink eye / eye inflammationConjunctivitis
Eyelid inflammation contributing to irritationBlepharitis
Stringy mucus strands irritating the eye surfaceFilamentary keratitis
Raised bumps on the cornea from chronic irritationSalzmann's nodular degeneration
Calcium buildup clouding the corneaBand keratopathy
Inherited corneal clouding conditionsCorneal dystrophies (including Fuchs' endothelial dystrophy)
Scarring on the corneaCorneal scarring
Corneal swellingCorneal edema
Painful blistering of a swollen corneaBullous keratopathy
Fleshy growth on the eye's surfacePterygium
Front-of-eye inflammationAnterior uveitis / iritis
Shifted or dislocated natural lensSubluxated / dislocated lens
Cataract caused by an eye injuryTraumatic cataract
Blurry vision from an irregularly shaped corneaAstigmatism
Chemical or heat injury to the eyeChemical / thermal ocular burns
Loose, redundant eye surface tissue causing irritationConjunctivochalasis

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONSWhat does Dr. Park specialize in?
Dr. Park is a board-certified ophthalmologist who specializes in cataract surgery, corneal transplant surgery, and laser vision correction (LASIK, PRK, and SMILE). He has advanced fellowship training in cornea and refractive surgery.Does Dr. Park perform LASIK?
Yes. Dr. Park performs LASIK, along with PRK and SMILE, for patients seeking to reduce or eliminate their dependence on glasses and contacts.Has Dr. Park had vision correction surgery himself?
Yes. Dr. Park underwent SMILE himself and speaks from personal experience about the procedures he offers his patients.Does Dr. Park treat keratoconus?
Yes. Dr. Park treats keratoconus and offers corneal cross-linking (CXL) to help slow or stop its progression, in addition to other cornea-strengthening and vision-correcting procedures.Does Dr. Park perform corneal transplants?
Yes. Dr. Park performs multiple types of corneal transplant surgery, including DMEK, DSEK, DALK, ALK, and full-thickness transplants (PKP), depending on which layers of the cornea are affected.What if I have a complicated cataract, not a routine one?
Dr. Park has specific training and experience in complex cataract surgery, including cases involving prior eye trauma, weakened lens support, dense cataracts, and capsular complications.What premium lens options does Dr. Park offer for cataract surgery?
Dr. Park offers advanced-technology intraocular lenses (IOLs), including toric lenses (for astigmatism), multifocal lenses, extended depth of focus (EDoF) lenses, and light-adjustable lenses (LAL).Where is Dr. Park located?
Dr. Park sees patients at two Houston-area locations — see Locations below.Is Dr. Park accepting new patients?
Yes, Dr. Park is currently accepting new patients at both Houston locations.What insurance does Dr. Park accept?
Dr. Park accepts a wide range of insurance plans, including Medicare, Medicaid, Aetna, Cigna, Kelsey Seybold, United Healthcare, Texan Plus, Texas Healthspring, Blue Cross Blue Shield, and several other plans.How do I schedule an appointment with Dr. Park?

EDUCATIONFellowship
Cornea, Anterior Segment, and Refractive Surgery
Baylor College of MedicineResidency
Ophthalmology
The Ohio State UniversityMedical School
McGovern Medical SchoolUndergraduate
Texas A&M University

BOARD CERTIFICATION & PROFESSIONAL MEMBERSHIPSBoard Certification Diplomate, American Board of OphthalmologyProfessional Memberships

  • American Academy of Ophthalmology (AAO)

  • American Society of Cataract and Refractive Surgery (ASCRS)

  • Cornea Society

HONORS AND AWARDSAECOS and CEDARS/ASPENS Young Leaders Award (2026)
EyeWiki U.S. Residents and Fellows-in-Training Contest Winner (2025)
Excellence in Residency Award (September 2023, October 2024)
Magna Cum Laude (2017)
President’s Endowed Scholarship Recipient (August 2013-May 2017)
College Board Recognition Award Recipient (August 2013-May 2017)

RESEARCH, PUBLICATIONS, AND SELECTED PRESENTATIONS

Full Publication List

Han, C., Park, B., Oostra T (2025). Corneal Allogenic Ring Segments (CAIRS). EyeWiki.

Park, B. J., Warning, A. W., & Akella, S. S. (2024). Checkpoint inhibitor-related myasthenia-myocarditis-myositis overlap syndrome in the orbit. Orbit, 1–7. https://doi.org/10.1080/01676830.2024.2351519

Vemulapalli V, Park, B., Oostra T (2024). Autokeratoplasty. EyeWiki.

Park, B., Ziari, M., Castro, H. M., & Ali, S. F. (2022). A Review of Pediatric Corneal Transplants: Perioperative, Operative, and Postoperative Management. International Ophthalmology Clinics, 62(1), 15–31. https://doi.org/10.1097/IIO.0000000000000398

Park, B. J., Goosey, J. D., & Belloso, M. (2021). Tsukamurella keratitis: The first case in the United States. Canadian Journal of Ophthalmology, 56(5), e153–e155. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jcjo.2021.03.005

Park, B. J., Camoriano, D., Vital, M. C., Chévez-Barrios, P., Goosey, J. D., Belloso, M. (2021). Fresh frozen plasma as a source of plasminogen for ligneous conjunctivitis: Case report and a review of the literature. Journal of Clinical Research and Ophthalmology, 8(2), 031–035. https://doi.org/10.17352/2455-1414.000090

Park, B., Raviskanthan, S., Mortensen, P., Lee, A. G., & Bilyk, J. R. (2020). Escaping from the hunt. Survey of Ophthalmology. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.survophthal.2020.10.005

Park, B., Raviskanthan, S., Mortensen, P., Lee, A.G. (2020). Chiasmitis. EyeWiki.

Park, B., Harish, S., Bhat, N., Lee, A.G. (2020). Heavy Eye Syndrome. EyeWiki.

Park, B., Harish Bindiganavile, S., Nakawah, M. O., Bhat, N., & Lee, A. G. (2021). Neuro-Ophthalmic Manifestations of Mollaret Meningitis. Journal of Neuro-Ophthalmology, 41(3), e407–e409. https://doi.org/10.1097/WNO.0000000000001152

Selected Presentations

Park B, Chen A. Expect the Unexpected, a Complex Cataract Case (2026). American-European Congress of Ophthalmic Surgery Summer Symposium 2026.

Park B, Mendes F, Fortingo K, Cheng X, Wang L, Chen A, Weikert M, Koch D (2026). Early postoperative changes in anterior chamber depth, IOL tilt and decentration measured with a swept-source (SS) OCT biometer. American Society of Cataract and Refractive Surgery 2026.

Park B, Pflugfelder S (2026). A Sensational Cornea Case That Lost Its Nerve. Houston Ophthalmological Society Grand Rounds.

Nuñez D, Park B, Galoyan N (2025). Eagle Syndrome: A Secondary Cause Of Intracranial Hypertension. North American Neuro-Ophthalmology Society 51st Annual Meeting.

Park B, Akella S (2024). An Irritating Affair After Internal Ptosis Repair. The Ohio State University Ophthalmology Grand Rounds.

Park B, Vemulapalli V, Scoville M (2024). Ophthalmology Related Misinformation on TikTok. Resident Research Symposium, The Ohio State University.

Park B, Galoyan N (2024). There’s No I in Eagle. The Ohio State University Ophthalmology Grand Rounds.

Park B, Ford C (2023). Say Bye to Dry. The Ohio State University Ophthalmology Grand Rounds.

Park B, Castellano D (2023). Beyond the LASIK Basics. The Ohio State University Ophthalmology Grand Rounds.

Akella S, Park B, Warning A (2023). Checkpoint Inhibitor-Related Ophthalmic Adverse Events. ASOPRS Spring Scientific Symposium.

Park B, Akella S (2023). Know these irAEs. The Ohio State University Ophthalmology Grand Rounds.

Park B, Hirsh D (2023). Pulling Up in my Beemer. The Ohio State University Ophthalmology Grand Rounds.

Park B, Mortensen P, Lee AG (2020). Escape from the Hunt. Houston Methodist Hospital Eye Grand Rounds.

Park B, Kim S, Muniz Castro H (2020). Outcomes of Cataract Surgery after Radial Keratotomy. Ruiz Department of Ophthalmology & Visual Science Case Conference.

Park B, Harish S, Lee AG (2020). Beware of the Occult. Houston Methodist Hospital Eye Grand Rounds.

LOCATIONS2855 Gramercy St, Houston, TX 77025
(713) 668-682812121 Richmond Ave, Suite 110 Houston, TX 77082
(281) 493-1733

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