Dr. Benjamin Appelo is a board-certified ophthalmology specialist based in Ocean Springs, Mississippi, bringing 8 years of dedicated clinical experience to patient care. Dr. Appelo has performed over 9,419 procedures and published 100 peer-reviewed research papers, reflecting a deep commitment to advancing medical knowledge in ophthalmology.
Dr. Benjamin Appelo combines clinical expertise with the latest evidence-based practices to deliver personalized treatment plans. Dr. Benjamin Appelo holds 5 medical patents, demonstrating innovation in surgical techniques and medical devices.
Dr. Benjamin Appelo maintains an active role in the medical community through ongoing research, peer collaboration, and continuing medical education. This commitment to staying at the forefront of ophthalmology ensures patients receive care informed by the latest advances in the field.
5 patents
Dr. Benjamin Appelo provides comprehensive diagnosis and treatment for the following conditions:
Cataract surgery removes the clouded natural lens and replaces it with an artificial intraocular lens to restore clear vision.
Learn more about Cataracts treatmentLASIK is a refractive surgery that reshapes the cornea to correct nearsightedness, farsightedness, and astigmatism.
Learn more about LASIK Candidacy treatmentA detached retina is a medical emergency requiring surgical reattachment through pneumatic retinopexy, scleral buckle, or vitrectomy.
Learn more about Detached Retina treatmentDiabetic retinopathy is treated with laser photocoagulation, anti-VEGF injections, or vitrectomy to preserve vision.
Learn more about Diabetic Retinopathy treatment