Vance Thompson, MD is a board-certified ophthalmologist who specializes in refractive surgery including laser vision correction, implant vision correction and advanced cataract surgery. As the director of refractive surgery at Vance Thompson Vision, Dr. Thompson leads a collaborative team of medical professionals to surgically treat vision conditions with advanced technology and innovative techniques. A leading expert in refractive and cataract surgery, Dr. Thompson currently serves as a professor of ophthalmology in the Sanford School of Medicine at the University of South Dakota. He welcomes opportunities to share his knowledge of laser and implant vision correction with up-and-coming doctors, and he loves meeting and healing his patients.
About Vance Thompson
In nearly three decades, Dr. Thompson has performed more than 100,000 vision correction surgeries and remains among a select group of refractive and cataract surgeons who prioritize innovative, advanced surgical techniques.
Dr. Thompson’s extensive research and deep knowledge of sophisticated laser and implant surgical technologies are what set him apart in ophthalmology and which qualifies him to teach eye surgeons across the globe. Dr. Thompson strives to pioneer continued advances in the industry.
Credentials
Education & Training
- Gregory High School, Gregory, SD
- University of South Dakota
- University of South Dakota Medical School
- University of Missouri/Columbia, Ophthalmology Residency
- Hunkeler Eye Centers Fellowship, Kansas City, KS
Languages
English
Memberships & Affiliations
American Board of Medical Specialties®
What patients say
Reviews & ratings
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★★★★★4.95,055 reviewsGoogle reviews from the "Vance Thompson Vision – Sioux Falls" Google Business Profile. Reviews describe the practice and may mention other providers at this location.View all Google reviews at this practice
My eye doctor was very good and explained everything to me. Very professional. The staff was also very good.
he was nice. considerate of my needs.he did not bully me into anything.he was knowledgable. good experience and I do not like a lot of people so this coming from me is high marks thankyou.
Nice .thourough with the explaining Very quick procedure
Awesome experience with Dr. Rassmussen and Vance Thompson Vision. Light adjustable lenses for cataracts in 2022, YAG Laser Capsulotomy in 2026 on right eye to address posterior capsule opacification (PCO). Great staff!
Waiting time was a little long. Everything else was great!
The procedure was explained clearly, all my questions were answered clearly & to my satisfaction.
