Dr. Aaron Parnes

Benjamin J. Fowler, MD, PhD, is a fellowship-trained vitreoretinal surgeon who cares for adults with medical and surgical diseases of the retina and vitreous. He evaluates and treats conditions such as diabetic retinopathy, macular degeneration, retinal detachment, and complex retinal injuries, pairing meticulous diagnostics with patient-centered discussions about risks, benefits, and recovery. Patients value his calm communication style and the way he maps a clear plan from the first visit through follow-up. Dr. Fowler earned his MD and PhD in Physiology at the University of Kentucky, completed ophthalmology residency at the Bascom Palmer Eye Institute in Miami, and then pursued vitreoretinal fellowship training at the University of Wisconsin in Madison. His research on retinal disease includes work published in leading journals and recognition from the Heed Ophthalmic Foundation. At Maine Eye Center’s Retina Center in Portland, he collaborates with a multidisciplinary team and uses advanced imaging and microsurgical techniques to preserve and restore sight while keeping care convenient for patients and families.

Richard France, MD is an ophthalmologist whose work combines the precision of intraocular microsurgery with the medical management of complex eye conditions. He provides cataract surgery and also specializes in ocular immunology, caring for patients with uveitis and other inflammatory eye diseases. Dr. France completed medical training at SUNY Upstate Medical University, ophthalmology residency at Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai, and an Ocular Immunology and Uveitis Fellowship at the New York Eye and Ear Infirmary of Mount Sinai. He values taking the time to understand each patient’s history, explaining findings in plain language, and building a treatment plan that supports both vision and overall quality of life.

Dr. Theodore Curtis is a pediatric ophthalmologist who cares for children and adults with eye disease and vision problems. He specializes in diagnosing and treating congenital eye conditions, crossed eyes and other alignment problems, and eye conditions that can affect vision over time, using both medical and surgical approaches. Dr. Curtis completed a pediatric ophthalmology fellowship at the OHSU Casey Eye Institute, an ophthalmology residency at the University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus, and medical education at Pennsylvania State University College of Medicine. He is a graduate of the University of Maine. Raised in the Bangor area, he returned to Maine in 2021 to serve the community where he grew up and values practical, family-centered care that fits each patient’s needs.