Dr. Tucker's practice focuses on helping patients with cataracts regain their vision through a collaborative approach that incorporates each patient's input. He was among the first eye surgeons in Mississippi to implant a Light Adjustable Lens and, in addition to cataract surgery, performs LASIK, comprehensive medical and surgical glaucoma care including minimally invasive glaucoma surgery, and dry eye treatment.
Credentials
Education & Training
University of Louisiana at Lafayette
Bachelor's, Biology (minor in Chemistry), cum laude
Louisiana State University Health Sciences Center, New Orleans
Doctor of Medicine & Ophthalmology Residency
Southern Eye Center, Hattiesburg
Fellowship, Cataract, Lens Implant, Vision Correction & Anterior Segment Surgery
Awards & Recognition
Cum Laude and Dean's List (2008-2011), University of Louisiana at Lafayette
What patients say
Reviews & ratings
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★★★★★4.8808 reviewsGoogle reviews for Southern Eye Center, the practice associated with Dr. Wade Tucker. Reviews describe the practice and may mention other providers at this location.View all Google reviews at this practice
Southern Eye Center is very nice Dr. Wade is very kind and genuine seems concerned about your health and eyes, and the staff is very kind and caring also Dr. Jimenez and his staff is very nice and kind also. The receptionist are also very nice.
I can read two lines of the eye chart. My eye doesn't hurt. I am sneezing (I'm trying not to sneeze hard.). My left nostrill is running clear liquid to the point I need. to take benadryl every 6 hours. My eye, and I don't know if it the light or what, but I get unclear dark moments like my lid is closing but it's not.j Hopeing all this is normal.
I highly recommend Southern Eye Center. The staff was quick to get me scheduled during my emergency. The doctors were kind, caring and knowledgeable. They are tops!!! Thanks Dr. Jimenez! Thanks Dr.Tucker!
Very good doctor there, great service
Professional and awesome. Wait time is way too long. Good experience overall.
Professional knowledgeable caring doctors and staff. Great response time and follow-up. My brother who has been vertically blind said a week after his surgery “I can see light. 2 weeks later he was reading his own mail and ridding on his electric wheelchair. This is great not only for the patient but also for the people who have to also them..
Dr Nelson & his entire staff are truly happy to help everyone who comes through the door. The friendliness Dr office I've ever been in. I can see & I'm thankful Dr Nelson realized his gift & purpose in Life !+* May God continue to Bless his steady hands !+* No more GLASSES for me
Dr Kipper Nelson performed my cataract surgery six years ago. To this day, every vision professional, has asked who performed my practicality perfect cataract procedure.
Dr.Nelson and all his staff are Wonderful!! They made me feel very comfortable in preparing me for my surgery it was my first time I'm very confident in knowing they will help you from beginning to the end . Thanks so Much Dr.Nelson and your entire staff .
