Dr. Adam Bennett

Ophthalmology – Cornea Specialist

Raleigh, NC

Dr. Adam “Buck” Bennett is a cornea and external disease specialist at Raleigh Eye Center. He offers medical and surgical care for corneal disorders, advanced cataracts, and complex lens problems, and also provides refractive surgery for appropriate candidates. Patients value his straightforward explanations and the way he lays out options so they can decide together on the safest, most effective path forward. Dr. Bennett completed ophthalmology residency and medical school at UT Southwestern, followed by fellowship training in Cornea and External Disease at Wills Eye Hospital. His surgical practice includes full- and partial-thickness corneal transplantation (such as DSEK and DMEK), routine and complex cataract surgery, and secondary intraocular lens placement when prior implants are dislocated or absent. He also treats dry eye disease, corneal dystrophies, and keratoconus, and performs LASIK/PRK to correct refractive error. His aim is durable clarity and comfort, with care plans tailored to each person’s vision goals.

Dr. Alexander Snyder

Ophthalmology – Cornea Specialist

Raleigh, NC

Alexander Snyder, MD, is a cornea, cataract, and refractive surgeon at Raleigh Eye Center. As a fellowship-trained cornea specialist, he performs full- and partial-thickness corneal transplants, manages complex corneal disease, and treats keratoconus and corneal dystrophies. He also offers LASIK and PRK for refractive error and performs routine and complex cataract surgery, including cases requiring secondary intraocular lens placement. Dr. Snyder earned his medical degree at Indiana University School of Medicine, completed ophthalmology residency at the University of Virginia, and went on to a Cornea and External Disease fellowship at Duke University, where he also served as Chief Resident. He enjoys partnering with patients through clear explanations, thoughtful counseling on options, and meticulous surgical technique aimed at restoring comfort and vision.

Dr. Brent Hoffman

Ophthalmology – Cornea Specialist

Raleigh, NC

Dr. Brent B. Hoffman is a fellowship-trained cornea and cataract surgeon at Raleigh Ophthalmology. His practice focuses on cataract eye surgery and corneal disease, and he provides care at the Clayton, North Raleigh, and Raleigh offices. After earning a Bachelor of Science degree from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, he completed his medical degree at the Brody School of Medicine at East Carolina University. He then pursued an internal medicine internship at Brookwood Baptist Health in Birmingham, Alabama, strengthening his background in systemic conditions that can affect eye health. Dr. Hoffman completed his ophthalmology residency at the University of Alabama at Birmingham, followed by a cornea, external diseases, and refractive surgery fellowship at Legacy Health Devers Eye Institute in Portland, Oregon. His training equips him to manage a wide range of corneal problems, from dry eye and Fuchs’ dystrophy to keratoconus and pterygium, and to offer advanced treatments such as corneal cross-linking, endothelial keratoplasty procedures like DSEK, and corneal transplantation. He also performs cataract surgery with an emphasis on achieving excellent visual outcomes. Dr. Hoffman strives to provide clear explanations, thoughtful recommendations, and personalized care so that patients feel confident and supported throughout diagnosis, treatment, and recovery.