James is a Consultant Ophthalmic Surgeon at the Leeds Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust. He qualified from Cambridge University in 1995 before embarking on his ophthalmology training in Yorkshire. Prior to his consultant appointment he completed specialist training in corneal and refractive surgery at the prestigious Lions Eye Institute in Australia and at Moorfields Eye Hospital, London.
He has already performed over 2000 laser eye surgery and refractive procedures. He enjoys offering the full range of anterior segment procedures from corneal transplantation through to lens exchange with the latest multifocal lens implants and laser eye surgery.
When not at work, Mr Ball's other passions include spending time with his young family, playing the cello, golf and skiing.