Dr. John Benton Lyon, MD

Dr. John Lyon is an ophthalmologist who has dedicated over three decades to caring for patients with eye conditions and vision concerns. He earned his medical degree from the Medical College of Georgia at Augusta University and completed his residency training at the University of Alabama Hospital. With 32 years of experience in ophthalmology, Dr. Lyon brings extensive expertise to his practice. He is fluent in both English and Spanish, allowing him to serve a diverse patient population.

Dr. Lyon maintains hospital affiliations with South Central Regional Medical Center and UMMC Madison Hospital, practicing across multiple locations in Laurel, Canton, and Meridian, Mississippi. He specializes in treating cataracts and various forms of glaucoma, including open-angle glaucoma. His surgical expertise includes cataract surgery and intraocular lens implant procedures, along with comprehensive eye examinations. Patients consistently rate Dr. Lyon highly for his care, giving him an average …rating of 5.0 on Vitals.