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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May need to reschedule operations. Please call m first thing Monday morning
Sep-2025
Dr Stephens was very informative, professional, kind and had a great sense of humor. He also had Dr Champagne (Dr Bubbles ) with him who had a beautiful smile.
Sep-2025
Informative and friendly
Sep-2025
He is always so thorough and explains everything well! He has an excellent bedside manner and cares about his patients!
Aug-2025
Literally the best in the business. Thank you!
Aug-2025
I felt that Dr. Stevens was unsure of himself and nervous about my results. I felt uncomfortable and intimidated.
Aug-2025
Very informative In-N-Out in my right eye feels better. See you next week to get the other one fixed.
Aug-2025
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
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
May need to reschedule operations. Please call m first thing Monday morning
Dr Stephens was very informative, professional, kind and had a great sense of humor. He also had Dr Champagne (Dr Bubbles ) with him who had a beautiful smile.
Informative and friendly
He is always so thorough and explains everything well! He has an excellent bedside manner and cares about his patients!
Literally the best in the business. Thank you!
I felt that Dr. Stevens was unsure of himself and nervous about my results. I felt uncomfortable and intimidated.
Very informative In-N-Out in my right eye feels better. See you next week to get the other one fixed.
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