Ben J. Janson, MD joined Fuerste Eye Clinic March 2022.
- Cataract Surgery
- Refractive Lens Exchange
- Retina Injections
- YAG Laser Capsulotomy
- Retina Laser
- Glaucoma Laser/Surgery
- Blepharoplasty
- Eyelid Surgery
- Corneal Transplant
- Medical Eye Exams
Ben J. Janson, MD
Education
Undergraduate Education
Iowa State University, Ames, Iowa
Medical Education
Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine, Baltimore, Maryland
Internship & Residency
University of Iowa Hospital and Clinics, Iowa City, Iowa
Board Certification
American Board of Ophthalmology
About Ben
Dr. Janson grew up in Mason City, IA before attending Iowa State University and graduating summa cum laude in Microbiology and Genetics. While in college, he was a summer research intern at the National Institutes of Health. He then completed his medical training at The Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine in Baltimore, MD before returning home to Iowa and completing his Internal Medicine internship and Ophthalmology residency training at the University of Iowa.
Dr. Janson is a member of the American Academy of Ophthalmology and Board Certified by the American Board of Ophthalmology. He has published multiple peer reviewed journal articles, was a contributing author to the Encyclopedia of Ophthalmology, served on curriculum review team and leadership boards, presented at national meetings, and served as the Chief Medical Editor of EyeRounds.org. His medical interests include cataract surgery, treatment of medical retinal disease, and both medical and surgical management of glaucoma.
He enjoys spending time with his wife and family, taking landscape photography, snowboarding, playing musical instruments, and all types of cycling.
Locations
Fuerste Eye Clinic
2140 John F Kennedy Rd.
Dubuque, IA 52002
Sybesma Eye & Vision Center
1408 43rd St.
Maquoketa, IA 52060
Jackson County Regional Health Center
601 Hospital Dr.
Maquoketa, IA 52060