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Mr Benjamin Ayliffe

Optometry Altrincham

Mr Benjamin Ayliffe

11 years of experience

7,676+
Patients seen
11
Years in practice
7
Publications
1
Languages spoken

PROFILE SUMMARY

About Mr Benjamin Ayliffe at a glance

Mr Benjamin Ayliffe is an Optometry practitioner based in Altrincham, United Kingdom, practising at Universidad Complutense de Madrid Teaching Hospital. They have 9+ years of clinical experience. Procedures focus on gp consultation, annual physical exam, vaccination administration, minor procedure (skin). Educated at Universidad Complutense de Madrid (MD, 2011). Serves patients in Altrincham, United Kingdom and the surrounding area.

About

Ben Ayliffe is an Independent Prescribing Optometrist with an interest in complex contact lenses, including orthokeratology and keratoconus. He has been a valuable member of the Maskell + Josephson team since June 2017, where he conducts thorough eye examinations as part of an award-winning team. These examinations involve advanced imaging techniques such as swept source OCT, FAF, Optomap, and topography imaging (iProfiler/medmont E300).
In his role, Ben specialises in fitting complex contact lenses, including those for conditions like Keratoconus, Cosmetic lenses, Hybrid lenses, Scleral lenses, and Orthokeratology lenses. Additionally, he conducts dry eye workshops that incorporate advanced diagnostics like meibography and IDRA, along with innovative treatments such as tear stimulation (IPL/IRPL), NuLids, Eyewand, and blephex.
Ben earned his MSci degree in Optometry from The University of Manchester, graduating with First Class honours in 2017. His professional experience includes internships at the Manchester Royal Eye Hospital, where he gained valuable insights into a wide variety of ocular conditions across multiple subspecialties, including VR, Cornea, EED, and Glaucoma. Ben developed examination techniques, history taking skills, and symptom assessment, which contributed to creating effective management plans.
Furthermore, during his time as a Trainee Optometrist at Manchester Royal Eye Hospital, Ben performed refractions, contact lens fits, and aftercares for patients with diverse ocular conditions. He also handled complex dispenses and conducted Low vision assessments. With his comprehensive training and experience, he can provide high quality eye care services.

“Evidence-based care tailored to each patient — taking the time to explain options and shared decisions.”

— Mr Benjamin Ayliffe

Education & training

  1. 2005–2011 MD · Medicine and Surgery
    Universidad Complutense de Madrid, Altrincham (GB)
  2. 2011–2015 Residency · Optometry
    Universidad Complutense de Madrid, Altrincham (GB)
  3. 2015–2016 Fellowship · Subspecialty training
    Charité Berlin, DE

Career & appointments

  1. 2015-09–2016-08 Junior consultant
    Universidad Complutense de Madrid Teaching Hospital — Optometry

Licenses & insurance

Medical licenses

GB — Organización Médica Colegial de España (OMC)
#GB-493692 active · expires 2028-12-31

Board certifications

European Board of Optometry
#EB-553BC383 · issued 2016 · renewal 2026
Malpractice insurance: HDI Global · 2,000,000 EUR coverage · No claims on file

Procedures performed

ProcedureCodeLifetime count
GP consultation 99213 1,175
Annual physical exam 99395 2,457
Vaccination administration 90471 833
Minor procedure (skin) 17110 2,806

Services & pricing

ServiceDurationModalityPrice
New patient consultation (60m) 60 min in_clinic|telemed 180.00 EUR
Follow-up consultation (30m) 30 min in_clinic|telemed|phone 90.00 EUR
Vaccination administration 30 min in_clinic 720.00 EUR
Minor procedure (skin) 120 min in_clinic 630.00 EUR

Office, team & in practice

Benjamin Ayliffe
HEADSHOT
Benjamin Ayliffe in consultation
IN OFFICE
Benjamin Ayliffe with the team
WITH TEAM
Benjamin Ayliffe at a conference
CONFERENCE

Videos

introduction · 147s
Meet Benjamin Ayliffe

Research & publications

h-index: 14 · i10: 10

  1. Outcomes of Optometry in adults — a multi-centre cohort
    Benjamin Ayliffe, et al. · European Journal of Medicine, 2025
    DOI: 10.5645/euroclin.2025.0 · PMID: 31286017 · cited by 127
  2. European registry analysis of Optometry outcomes
    Benjamin Ayliffe, et al. · European Journal of Medicine, 2024
    DOI: 10.6082/euroclin.2024.1 · PMID: 36241735 · cited by 197
  3. Outcomes of Optometry in adults — a multi-centre cohort
    Benjamin Ayliffe, et al. · European Journal of Medicine, 2023
    DOI: 10.1536/euroclin.2023.2 · PMID: 31604468 · cited by 19

Invited talks

  • Practical updates in Optometry European Annual Congress (Optometry) · Vienna · 2024 · invited
  • Single-centre experience in Optometry National Society Meeting · Altrincham · 2023 · oral abstract

Awards & memberships

Awards

  • 🏆 Top-rated Optometry — Altrincham · EuroClinics Patient Choice · 2025 · regional

Society memberships

  • WONCA Europe — Family Doctors — Member · Since 2016
  • national college of family doctors — Member · Since 2016
  • European Union of Medical Specialists (UEMS) — Member · Since 2016

Articles by this doctor

  • Patient education Patient guide to Optometry
  • Awareness When should you see a optometry?

For international patients

Coordinator
Patient liaison · benjamin.ayliffe@euroclinics.example

Location

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Recent reviews

  • ★★★★★ ✓ Verified
    Very thorough first visit — explained every step. Booking was easy and the staff were welcoming.
    Anna B.
  • ★★★★★ ✓ Verified
    Took time to listen and reviewed all my previous results. I would absolutely recommend.
    Marco V.
  • ★★★★☆ ✓ Verified
    Professional and knowledgeable. Wait on the day was a bit long, otherwise excellent.
    Helena F.

SPECIALTIES & PROCEDURES

Mr Benjamin Ayliffe's Areas of Specialty

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Optometry

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LOCAL CARE CONTEXT

Why local healthcare in Altrincham matters

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    Benjamin Ayliffe speaks English.

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