Doctors

Dr. Jerome Benz is a distinguished member of the York ophthalmology community and a partner at Eyes of York Cataract & Laser Center. Dr. Benz is board certified by the American Board of Ophthalmology and specializes in the latest technology in refractive and cataract surgery. Additionally, he is certified through the American Board of Eye Surgery for cataract surgery. Dr. Benz is one of the first ophthalmologists in the area to offer refractive cataract surgery with the LENSAR Advanced Laser Cataract System. With his extensive surgical experience and skill, Dr. Benz has become an area leader in no-stitch cataract surgery and is a seasoned refractive surgeon having completed thousands of LASIK treatments. Dr. Benz is an alumnus of King’s College, Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine, and Walter Reed Army Medical Center. He began his career while serving in the United States Army for eight years and earned the Combat Medical Badge and the Global War of Terrorism Service and Expeditionary Ribbons. Dr. Benz later joined Eyes of York in 2005 after additionally earning the Bronze Star Medal as a member of the 82nd Airborne during Operation Enduring Freedom in Iraq. Dr. Benz performs a wide range of services to include routine and complex cataract surgery, refractive cataract surgery, PRELEX surgery, LASIK surgery, and Advanced Surface Refractive Surgery. He also provides glaucoma management and treatment, diabetic eye exams, dry eye treatment, and routine exams.

Dr. Samantha LaCroce, MD, is a board certified ophthalmologist at Eyes of York who performs cataract and refractive surgeries, and offers comprehensive eye services, including glaucoma management and treatment, dry eye management, and medical eye exams.

Dr. LaCroce received her undergraduate degree in Neuroscience at Wesleyan University in Connecticut, where she was also a 4-year collegiate athlete and senior-year captain of the Wesleyan women’s basketball team. Following graduation, she worked at Boehringer Ingelheim as a Scientist on the Systems Biology and Pharmacology team, conducting modeling for New Drug Concepts. Dr. LaCroce then attended and graduated with honors from Drexel University College of Medicine in Philadelphia and was inducted into Alpha Omega Alpha Honor Medical Society. She completed her ophthalmology residency at Atrium Health Wake Forest Baptist in Winston-Salem, where she received high-level training in routine, complex, and refractive cataract surgeries, glaucoma, and medical retina. 

Monika Singh, M.D., is a comprehensive ophthalmologist at Eyes of York, with a special interest in allergic and dry eye disease, as well as the medical management of eyelid conditions. She is dedicated to providing compassionate, patient-centered care, working closely with individuals to understand their unique needs and deliver personalized treatment plans that improve both vision and quality of life.

Before joining Eyes of York, Dr. Singh provided ophthalmic care in central Pennsylvania, New York City, and central Massachusetts.

Dr. Singh earned her undergraduate degree in Biomedicine with a minor in Psychology from The Sophie Davis School of Biomedical Education at the City University of New York – City College, where she was recognized on both the Dean’s and Chancellor’s Lists for academic excellence. She went on to earn her medical degree from SUNY Downstate Medical Center in Brooklyn, New York, where she also completed her ophthalmology residency. During her final year, she served as chief resident and was honored with a Distinction for Excellence in Ophthalmology. She also received a Distinction in Research for her glaucoma studies and has published findings on the impact of body position on intraocular pressure.

Dr. Singh is a member of the American Academy of Ophthalmology, Women in Ophthalmology and the Pennsylvania Medical Society.  In addition to seeing patients at Eyes of York, she also provides care at our partner practice, Memorial Eye Institute, at their Camp Hill location.

Outside of work, Dr. Singh enjoys being outdoors, and gardening. She also enjoys watching the performing arts and follows most sports. She became a fan of the Philadelphia Eagles, rather recently. 

Dr. Laura Lehn joined Eyes of York in 2002 after several years in private practice. She graduated with honors from Elizabethtown College and received her Doctorate of Optometry from Pennsylvania College of Optometry in 1998. Dr. Lehn completed her residency in ocular disease at the Eye Institute in Philadelphia where she gained additional skills in diagnosing and managing eye diseases. Dr. Lehn practices a full range of eye care services such as glaucoma management, dry eye treatment, and postoperative cataract and laser vision care. Additionally, she performs routine and diabetic eye exams. Dr. Lehn is a member of Beta Sigma Kappa and the International Optometric Honor Society.

Dr. Denise Visco, MD, is an award winning ocular surgeon and former Medical Director and founder of Eyes of York. After an astounding career in ophthalmology, Dr. Visco recently retired from clinical and surgical practice in December 2024. Please click here learn more about Dr. Visco's retirement.

Dr. Visco's Previous Background

Dr. Denise Visco is an award winning ocular surgeon, Medical Director and founder of Eyes of York. In addition to being certified by the American Board of Ophthalmology, she is among the few elite providers certified by the American Board of Eye Surgery, performing over 20,000 no stitch cataract surgeries as well as thousands of Laser Vision Correction procedures. Dr. Visco is a pioneer of surgical advancement being the first female surgeon in the world to perform cataract surgery with the LENSAR Advanced Laser Cataract System. She is also the first in the area to offer all laser LASIK procedures and customized options for cataract surgery.

Dr. Visco graduated with honors from the University of Delaware, Jefferson Medical College, and Penn State University. She went on to found Eyes of York in 1996 and soon after established a free standing laser center for Laser Vision Correction. Additionally, she opened York County’s first and only ambulatory surgical center specializing in eye surgery. Dr. Visco is a founding member and board member of Cedars/Aspens, as well as President of the American College of Eye Surgeons.

Dr. Visco is proud to offer a comprehensive array of eye services within the Eyes of York practice which include refractive cataract surgery, PRELEX surgery, LASIK surgery and Advanced Surface Refractive Surgery. She also provides glaucoma management and treatment as well as dry eye treatment and comprehensive medical eye examinations. Recently Announced! Denise Visco, MD has been named to the prestigious Ocular Surgery News’ Premier Surgeon 300 – an elite group of premium refractive cataract surgeons. As a leading innovator in the field of premium refractive surgery, Dr. Visco is proud to be able to offer the residents of York and beyond the availability to such cutting edge technology. Dr. Visco was also named as one of The Ophthalmologist's "Top 100 Female Influencers" for 2021! Most recently in December 2023, Dr. Visco received the Founders Award from Cedars/Aspens. This award is given to someone who has shown outstanding leadership and has made a significant contribution to Cedars/Aspens, medicine and the field of ophthalmology.