Dr. J. David Stephens completed a Cornea and Glaucoma Fellowship at Vance Thompson Vision in Sioux Falls, SD, and he can diagnose and treat the full spectrum of corneal disorders. He specializes in the detection and treatment of Corneal Treatments, Laser-Guided Cataract Surgery, Glaucoma Surgery, and Custom Wavefront LASIK.
Dr. J. David Stephens completed a Cornea and Glaucoma Fellowship at Vance Thompson Vision in Sioux Falls, SD, and he can diagnose and treat the full spectrum of corneal disorders. He specializes in the detection and treatment of Corneal Treatments, Laser-Guided Cataract Surgery, Glaucoma Surgery, and Custom Wavefront LASIK.
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So thankful I went to Dr Stephens, did a great job removing corneal scarring and each post-op visit my vision is getting better and better
Aug-2025
Very efficient and friendly
Aug-2025
Dr. Stevens was very knowledgeable and personable. He did not rush through things, any explained all the different factors involve with my eye surgery
Aug-2025
Very easily understood. Clarified issues with eyes.
Will be so happy to see clearer soon.
Aug-2025
Explained everything so I understood. Continues to grow with newest technology. Cared for me as an individual. The office and staff kind, Saw me on my appointment time. No waiting.
Aug-2025
Explained all he was going do... very nice
Jul-2025
Very clean facility. Friendly staff. Excellent doctor.
Jul-2025
Patient and professional
Jun-2025
Was very pleased with my visit, very professional. Office staff is friendly and helpful. Would recommend Dr Stephen’s!!!
Apr-2025
Very helpful, very caring. Everyone at the clinic has done an excellent job. Thank you.
Corneal disorders can affect the way that you process visual information and lead to distorted or absent vision. Tyson Eye realizes how much one relies on their vision. With his extensive training and education, Dr. Stephens can diagnose and treat the full spectrum of corneal disorders.
EDUCATION AND TRAINING
- Vance Thompson Vision, Sioux Falls, South Dakota Cornea and Glaucoma Fellowship, July 2018-July 2019 - Wills Eye Hospital Residency at Thomas Jefferson University, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania - Ophthalmology Residency Program, 2015-2018 John Peter Smith Hospital, Fort Worth, Texas - Transitional Year Residency Program, 2014-2015 University of Oklahoma College of Medicine, Oklahoma City, Oklahoma - Doctor of Medicine with Special Distinction, May 2014 Oklahoma Baptist University, Shawnee, Oklahoma - Bachelors of Science in Biology, May 2010
Specializing in detection and treatment of: Corneal Treatments Laser-Guided Cataract Surgery Glaucoma Surgery Custom Wavefront LASIK
SOCIETY MEMBERSHIPS
American Academy of Ophthalmology American Society of Cataract and Refractive Surgeons Alpha Omega Alpha Honor Society American Medical Association
LEADERSHIP ACTIVITIES
SEE International Resident Education Program San Felipe National Residency Program, Tegucigalpa, Honduras, 2019 Wills International Resident Experience Tenwek Eye Hospital, Bomet, Kenya, 2018 Christian Opthalmology Society Annual conference Grand rounds presenter, conference attendee, 2017 American Academy of Opthalmology Advocacy Day Resident Advocacy Ambassador, 2016
So thankful I went to Dr Stephens, did a great job removing corneal scarring and each post-op visit my vision is getting better and better
Very efficient and friendly
Dr. Stevens was very knowledgeable and personable. He did not rush through things, any explained all the different factors involve with my eye surgery
Very easily understood. Clarified issues with eyes. Will be so happy to see clearer soon.
Explained everything so I understood. Continues to grow with newest technology. Cared for me as an individual. The office and staff kind, Saw me on my appointment time. No waiting.
Explained all he was going do... very nice
Very clean facility. Friendly staff. Excellent doctor.
Patient and professional
Was very pleased with my visit, very professional. Office staff is friendly and helpful. Would recommend Dr Stephen’s!!!
Very helpful, very caring. Everyone at the clinic has done an excellent job. Thank you.