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Dr. Farrell Tyson, MD

Ophthalmology* Age 53
Dr. Farrell Tyson, MD
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Dr. Farrell Tyson, MD is an Ophthalmologist in Fort Myers, FL.
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Dr. Farrell Tyson, MD

Ophthalmology* Age 53
Fort Myers, FL
Accepting new patients
28 years of experience
Dr. Farrell Tyson, MD is an Ophthalmologist in Fort Myers, FL.

About

Dr. Tyson graduated from University of South Florida in 1997 and completed a residency at Medical University Of South Carolina/ Storm Eye Institute. Dr. Farrell Tyson, MD is an Ophthalmologist in Fort Myers, FL and has 28 years experience. Dr. Tyson currently practices at Tyson Eye and are affiliated with Lee Memorial Hospital, HealthPark Medical Center and Gulf Coast Medical Center. Dr. Tyson has experience treating conditions like Cataract and Retinitis Pigmentosa (RP) among other conditions at varying frequencies. At present, Dr. Tyson received an average rating of 4.8/5 from patients and has been reviewed 196 times. Dr. Tyson's office accepts new patients. Dr. Tyson also speaks Spanish. Dr. Tyson is board certified in Ophthalmology and accepts multiple insurance plans.

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Cataract
Cataract Removal Surgery
Retinitis Pigmentosa (RP)
Cataract
Cataract Removal Surgery
Retinitis Pigmentosa (RP)
Cataract
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Cataract Removal Surgery
Retinitis Pigmentosa (RP)
Floaters
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Disorder of Choroid
Eye Infections
Optic Papillitis
Accommodation Disorders
Age-Related Macular Degeneration
Allergic Conjunctivitis
Astigmatism
Blepharitis
Choroidal Dystrophy
Chronic Conjunctivitis
Chronic Dacryoadenitis
Congenital Nystagmus
Conjunctiva Degeneration Deposit
Corneal Diseases
Diabetic Retinopathy
Drooping Eyelids (Ptosis)
Dry Age-Related Macular Degeneration
Dry Eyes
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Eye Cancer
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Eyelid Disorders
Farsightedness
Foreign Body in Eye
Glaucoma
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Hordeolum
Hypertensive Retinopathy
Iridocyclitis
Lacrimal Gland Disorder
Lazy Eye
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Ocular Hypertension
Pinguecula
Presbyopia
Strabismus
Stye
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Tear Duct Disorders
Visual Field Defects
Wet Age-Related Macular Degeneration
Anterior Vitrectomy
Blepharoplasty
Cornea Surgery
Eyelid Surgery
Foreign Body Removal from Eye
Goniotomy
Incision and Removal of Foreign Object
Iridectomy
Iridotomy
Keratophakia
Ocular Prosthetics
Ocular Surface Reconstruction
Pterygium Surgery
Tear Duct Surgery
Vitreoretinal Surgery
Vitreous Surgery
Acute Endophthalmitis
All Headaches (incl. Migraine)
Anisocoria
Aphakia and Other Disorders of Lens
Blepharoconjunctivitis
Blocked Tear Duct
Brow Ptosis
Central Serous Chorioretinopathy
Chorioretinitis
Conjunctiva Cyst
Dacryoadenitis
Day Blindness
Endophthalmitis
Entropion
Episcleritis Periodica Fugax
Esotropia
Exophoria
Exotropia
Eye Melanoma
Herpetic Keratitis
Hypertropia
Hyphema
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Hypotropia
Keratoconus
Malignant Neoplasm of Eye
Mechanical Strabismus
Nodular Episcleritis
Nystagmus
Paralytic Strabismus
Pars Planitis
Pigment Dispersion Syndrome
Pituitary Gland Cancer
Posterior Uveitis
Retinal Cysts
Retinal Telangiectasia
Retinal Telangiectasis
Retinoschisis
Serous Detachment Retina
Solar Retinopathy
Staphyloma Posticum
Thyroid Eye Disease
Tonic Pupil
Trachoma
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Vitreous Hemorrhage
Abscess or Fluid Incision and Drainage
Anterior Lamellar Keratoplasty (ALK)
Contact Lens Treatment
Dacryocystorhinostomy
Dilation of Outflow Canal
Relaxing Corneal Incisions
Scleral Reinforcement Surgery

Insurance Accepted

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  • Tricare
  • National (BlueCard) PPO
  • Aetna
  • Humana
  • Blue Cross and Blue Shield
  • Medical Mutual of Ohio
  • Mail Handlers Benefit Plan (MHBP)
  • HealthyBlue 2.0
    HealthyBlue Advantage
  • United Healthcare
  • Curative EPO
    Curative PPO
    Curative PPO Plus
  • First Health (Coventry Health Care) PPO
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield of Florida
  • Cigna
  • Golden Rule
  • Medicare
  • Medico
  • Assurant Health

Locations

  1. 1 Tyson Eye
    11571 Verandah Blvd, Fort Myers, FL 33905
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (239) 542-2020
  2. 2 Tyson Eye - Naples
    2640 Golden Gate Pkwy Ste 115, Naples, FL 34105
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (239) 542-2020
  3. 3 Bonita Eye Center
    3925 Bonita Beach Rd, Bonita Springs, FL 34134
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (239) 542-2020
  4. 4 Cape Coral Eye Center P.A.
    4120 Del Prado Blvd S, Cape Coral, FL 33904
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (239) 542-2020
    Monday
    08:00 - 17:00
    Tuesday
    08:00 - 17:00
    Wednesday
    08:00 - 17:00
    Thursday
    08:00 - 17:00
    Friday
    08:00 - 17:00
  5. 5 Tyson Eye
    8004 Vintage Pkwy, Estero, FL 33967
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (239) 542-2020
  6. 6 Cape Coral Eye Center PA
    18770 N Tamiami Trl, North Fort Myers, FL 33903
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (239) 542-2020

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4.8
Based on 196 Reviews
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Feb 21, 2025
Nadia and Amanda are always welcoming! They are both very professional and great at there jobs!
— Feb 21, 2025
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Languages Spoken
Spanish
Languages Spoken
Specialties*
Ophthalmology
Cataract Surgery
Cornea & Refractive Surgery
Specialties*
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Education

Education

Medical Education
  • University of South Florida
    1997
Medical Education

Board Certifications

Board Certifications
  • Ophthalmology
Board Certifications
What’s a board certification and why is it important that my provider has one?

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Internship

Internship
  • Medical University Of South Carolina/ Department Of Surgery
    1998
Internship

Residency

Residency Hospital
  • Medical University Of South Carolina/ Storm Eye Institute
    2001
Residency Hospital
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New patients are generally accepted by Dr. Farrell Tyson, MD. To arrange an appointment, call the number on Dr. Tyson's profile.

Dr. Tyson frequently treats the following conditions: Cataract and Retinitis Pigmentosa (RP). See more on Sharecare.

Dr. Farrell Tyson, MD is affiliated with Lee Memorial Hospital, HealthPark Medical Center and Gulf Coast Medical Center.

Yes, Dr. Farrell Tyson, MD holds board certification in Ophthalmology.

Hospital Affiliations

  • Lee Memorial Hospital

    2776 Cleveland Ave, Fort Myers, FL

  • HealthPark Medical Center

    9981 S Healthpark Dr, Fort Myers, FL

  • Gulf Coast Medical Center

    13681 Doctors Way, Fort Myers, FL