Dr. Thomas Tyler M.D.
Ophthalmologist
1140 Laurel St Suite A San Carlos CA, 94070About
Dr. Thomas Tyler is an ophthalmologist practicing in San Carlos, CA. Dr. Tyler specializes in eye and vision care. As an ophthalmologist, Dr. Tyler can practice medicine as well as surgery. Opthalmologists can perform surgeries because they have their medical degrees along with at least eight years of additional training. Dr. Tyler can diagnose and treat diseases, perform eye operations and prescribe eye glasses and contacts. Ophthalmologists can also specialize even further in a specific area of eye care.
Education and Training
U of Tx Med Sch At Houston, Houston Tx 1986
University Of Texas Medical School at Houston 1986
Board Certification
OphthalmologyAmerican Board of OphthalmologyABO
Provider Details
Treatments
- Cataracts
- Diabetes
- Glaucoma
- Diabetic Retinopathy
- Type 2 Diabetes
- Presbyopia
- Farsightedness
- Nearsightedness
- Dry Eye Syndrome
Professional Memberships
- Fellow American Academy of Ophthalmology
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