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Current Surgical Management of Keratoconus

By James Ball | 13 March 2017

CET Event: Current Surgical Management of Keratoconus At this CET event for Optometrists, James Ball, Consultant Ophthalmologist at Custom Vision Clinic will share current knowledge about the surgical management of keratoconus. Keratoconus diagnosis forms one of the core competencies in optometric practice. Indeed optometrists are likely to be the first professionals to see a patient … Read more

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What is James Ball’s training, background, and experience in eye surgery?

By James Ball | 03 March 2017

James Ball is a highly trained eye surgeon in Leeds. He has trained around the UK and the world.

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Why did James Ball become an eye surgeon?

By James Ball | 28 February 2017

James Ball is passionate about helping people with their vision. This passion began at a young age and since he began in ophthalmology, he has dedicated his life to it.

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Why should I choose James Ball and Custom Vision Clinic?

By James Ball | 28 February 2017

James Ball has put together an exceptional team and uses the best technology in his practices. He will always treat you with what you need to impove your vision and quality of life.

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When is the best time for cataract surgery?

By James Ball | 27 February 2017

The best time for cataract surgery is when it begins to impact your quality of life. At Custom Vision Clinic, we can help you get back this quality and potentially even improve it.

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Contact lens infections: how to avoid them

By James Ball | 16 October 2012

The video above is about contact lens infections featuring an interview with James Ball on BBC Look North.

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New surgery saves sight of 28-year-old

By James Ball | 14 December 2010

Revolutionary new eye surgery saves sight for both the young and elderly, Lynsey has been given perfect vision for the rest of her life.

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A father saved his sight

By James Ball | 09 May 2009

A father has seen his baby for the first time after the operation with James Ball A father has seen his baby son for the first time after a groundbreaking operation with an artificial cornea saved his sight. Stephen Armitage, 36, who was born blind in one eye, lost his sight after an infection caused … Read more

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James Ball appears on BBC Look North for a new corneal transplant procedure

By James Ball | 07 September 2007

James Ball has perfected a “ground-breaking procedure” to perform a corneal transplant that is “quicker, less risky and offers a better long-term outcome”

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A lifeline for our patients

By James Ball | 04 September 2007

A lifeline for our patients with poor vision The video above is a BBC Look North segment featuring the laser eye surgery procedures offered at St. James’s Laser Vision and James Ball, Ophthalmic Surgeon based in Leeds, UK. For those who find everyday tasks impossible because of poor vision, Custom Vision Clinic could be a … Read more

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About our surgeons

Mr James Ball | Consultant Ophthalmic Surgeon

MA (Cantab) MB BChir FRCOphth CertLRS

I am a Consultant Ophthalmic Surgeon at Custom Vision Clinic. My major interest is in refractive surgery and finding the best treatment suitable for each patient.

Mr Jack Gormley | Consultant Ophthalmic Surgeon

MB ChB (Hons) FRCOphth CertLRS

I am a Consultant Ophthalmic Surgeon at Custom Vision Clinic and York Teaching Hospital, where I lead the Corneal and Refractive service. I have completed over 2,000 surgical and laser eye procedures.