Dr. Catherine H. Bene, MD

Expert Publications

• Cystoid macular edema following laser iridotomy.

Media Releases

Get to know Ophthalmologist Dr. Catherine H. Bene, who serves patients in Pennsylvania.

Dr. Bene, a board-certified ophthalmologist, is the Owner & Operator of Advanced Eye Specialists, LLC. She possesses more than two decades of highly specialized skill and experience in the diagnosis and treatment of eye diseases and injuries to the eye. 

A highly regarded eye surgeon, she regularly performs advanced intricate surgeries on patients throughout the area. She is also regularly called upon by other physicians in consultation regarding the diagnosis and management of unusual or complex eye problems.

A life-long resident of York County, Dr. Bene graduated from Eastern York High School, Franklin & Marshall College and the Temple University School of Medicine. She did her internship at York Hospital before undertaking her residency in ophthalmology at Temple University Hospital. 

Thereafter, Dr. Bene worked at St. Judes Hospital (Memphis, Tennessee) on a research fellowship and briefly worked as a general ophthalmologist in Lexington, Kentucky. She advanced her skill and training with a fellowship in retina at Christ Hospital in Cincinnati, Ohio, and returned to her native York County to begin her advanced and highly specialized practice as a retinal eye surgeon in 1985.

Passionate about her profession, the doctor is board-certified in ophthalmology by the American Board of Ophthalmology (ABO). The ABO is an independent, non-profit organization responsible for certifying ophthalmologists in the United States of America.

Actively involved with several professional organizations, she is a long-time member of the College of Physicians of Philadelphia and the American Academy of Ophthalmology.

Ophthalmology is a branch of medicine and surgery, which deals with the diagnosis and treatment of eye disorders. Ophthalmologists are experts in the diseases, functions, and anatomy of the eye. Ophthalmologists are also surgeons. They repair traumatic injuries to the eye and may perform cataract, glaucoma, and corneal surgery.

Among her various accolades, Dr. Bene has been the recipient of Compassionate Doctor Recognition (2016) and a Patients’ Choice Award (2018).

Recommended Articles

• What are the Signs and Symptoms of Rosacea?

  Rosacea is a very common skin condition that frequently affects people aged above 30 years. It produces redness on your cheeks, nose, and forehead. Although it commonly affects women, more severe symptoms occur in males. Approximately 16 million people are affected in the United States alone, and it...

• Everything You Need to Know About Cataract Surgery

  What is a cataract?Sometimes there is a clouding of the lens in the eye; this clouding is called a cataract. Mostly, this clouding is related to old age. In fact, the majority of Americans aged 80 and above have experienced this clouding or have already undergone a cataract surgery at a particular...

• What Causes Iritis?

  What is iritis?The colored part of the eye is called the iris. When the iris gets inflamed, the condition is called iritis, which is also called anterior uveitis. The muscles present in the iris help in pupil contraction and relaxation. The anterior and posterior chambers of the eye are also...

• What Is Double Vision?

  What is Double Vision?Seeing two images of the same object displaced horizontally or vertically is known as double vision or diplopia. While most of the cases of double vision are not serious, some need to be treated quickly. There are three categories of diplopia:...

• What is Eye Herpes?

  What is eye herpes?Eye herpes, or ocular herpes, is a recurrent viral infection that affects the eyes. It is caused by herpes simplex virus type 1. It causes an inflammation of the eye, as well as scarring in the cornea.Eye herpes can be transmitted from one person to another when there is a close...

• What is Keratoconus?

  Keratoconus is a non-inflammatory disorder of the eye where the cornea bulges outward like a cone. Thinning and bulging of cornea may result in blurring of vision and make the eye more sensitive to light. This disorder is seen in both the eyes and is common in people from 10-years-old to...