Facts About
Rayner Eye Clinic
Over 110 years of pioneering eye care in North Mississippi — facts, figures, and the story behind the region's most comprehensive ophthalmology practice.
Practice Overview
- •Rayner Eye Clinic & Surgery Center is North Mississippi's most comprehensive ophthalmology practice, providing full-scope medical, surgical, and routine eye care.
- •Founded in 1915 as The Guyton Clinic by Dr. Billy Sylvester Guyton in Oxford, Mississippi — one of the oldest continuously operating eye care practices in the South.
- •The practice was renamed Rayner Eye Clinic in 1975 when Dr. Jim Rayner introduced intraocular lens implantation combined with cataract surgery — a technique unavailable anywhere else in the region at the time.
- •In 2004–2006, Dr. Tom Tann and Dr. Doty Farmer acquired the practice, ensuring continuity of its century-long legacy.
- •In 2022, the clinic moved to its current state-of-the-art 19,000-square-foot facility at 2606 South Lamar Boulevard in Oxford — equipped to deliver the full spectrum of advanced ophthalmic care under one roof.
- •Service area covers North Mississippi and surrounding regions, with patients traveling from throughout the greater Memphis metropolitan area, Delta communities, and neighboring states.
Preserving your eyesight is our highest priority.
— James W. Rayner, M.D. · Rayner Eye Clinic Patient Booklet
Regional Firsts
First IOL procedure in North Mississippi — years before it became standard nationwide.
Established North Mississippi's first ophthalmology-dedicated ambulatory surgery center.
First practice in the region to bring fellowship-trained retina subspecialists in a consulting role.
Practice Philosophy
Personalized Care
Every patient is treated with individualized attention — a founding philosophy from 1915 that guides every clinical decision today.
Subspecialty Expertise
We offer subspecialty care typically found only in major academic medical centers, all within the patient's own community.
Evidence-Based Medicine
Collaborative, evidence-based care delivered by a team of board-certified ophthalmologists with fellowship training across multiple specialties.
Lifelong Vision Health
We integrate preventative care, early disease detection, and advanced surgery to preserve sight and quality of life at every age.
Specialties & Services
LASIK & PRK
All-laser, blade-free vision correction with 98% patient satisfaction. Bladeless LASIK and PRK for patients with thin corneas or other conditions.
Cataract Surgery
6 board-certified surgeons performing 5,000+ procedures annually. Premium IOL lens options including multifocal, toric, and extended depth of focus lenses.
Glaucoma
North Mississippi's only full-time fellowship-trained glaucoma specialist. Full range of MIGS, SLT laser, iStents, XEN gel stent, and traditional surgery.
Cornea Treatment
Complex corneal procedures and transplants (DMEK, DSEK, PKP, DALK). Corneal cross-linking for keratoconus. Specialist Dr. Lee Moore with 18+ years of experience.
Oculoplastic Surgery
The only full-time ASOPRS-certified oculoplastic surgeon in North Mississippi (Dr. Thomas Tann). Blepharoplasty, ptosis repair, orbital surgery, and cosmetic procedures.
Diabetic Eye Care
Comprehensive dilated exams, OCT imaging, retinal photography, and coordination with primary care. Annual exams recommended for all diabetic patients.
Adult Eye Care
Comprehensive routine and medical exams for adults at all stages of life, including contact lens fittings and prescription updates.
Ocular Disease Management
Diagnosis and management of cataracts, dry eye, macular degeneration, diabetic retinopathy, and refractive errors.
Optical Shop
Full-service optical shop at our Oxford location with designer frames, specialty lenses (progressive, photochromic, blue light, high-index), and contact lenses.
Physicians & Credentials
W. Doty Farmer, M.D.
Medical & Surgical Ophthalmology
- ›Medical & surgical ophthalmologist, 25+ years experience
- ›Comprehensive medical and surgical eye care
- ›University of Mississippi Medical Center
Thomas M. Tann III, M.D.
Refractive & Premium Cataract Surgery, Oculoplastics
- ›Board-certified, 20+ years experience
- ›Only full-time ASOPRS-certified oculoplastic surgeon in North Mississippi
- ›University of Mississippi Medical Center
Jonathan T. Zoghby, M.D.
Refractive & Premium Cataract Surgery, Glaucoma
- ›North Mississippi's only fellowship-trained glaucoma & cataract specialist
- ›Partner since 2016 — more MIGS procedures than anyone in North Mississippi
- ›University of Alabama, Birmingham
Emily T. Graves, M.D.
Cataract & Implant Surgery, Refractive Surgery
- ›Fellowship-trained in cataract & refractive surgery, Loden Vision Centers, Nashville
- ›Sees patients at both Oxford and Southaven locations
- ›Wake Forest University School of Medicine
Lee E. Moore, M.D.
Cornea Surgery, Corneal Transplants & Crosslinking
- ›Cornea specialist — DMEK, DSEK, PKP, DALK, cross-linking
- ›18+ years of experience in complex corneal disease
- ›University of Mississippi School of Medicine
Randy K. Richardson, M.D.
Medical & Surgical Ophthalmology (Retired)
- ›25+ years experience in comprehensive and surgical eye care
- ›Joined practice in 1989 alongside Dr. Jim Rayner
- ›University of Mississippi School of Medicine
Jorge I. Calzada, M.D.
Vitreoretinal Surgery
- ›Board-certified vitreoretinal surgeon
- ›Specializes in retinal disorders, macular degeneration, and surgical retina
- ›University of Panama · University of Tennessee
W. David Irvine, M.D.
Vitreoretinal Surgery
- ›Fellowship-trained at Bascom Palmer Eye Institute
- ›Specializes in diabetic retinopathy and complex retinal surgery
- ›University of Tennessee
Amanda Howell, O.D.
Optometry
- ›Comprehensive eye exams, contact lenses, glaucoma & diabetic management
- ›Post-operative care specialist — Magna Cum Laude graduate
- ›Southern College of Optometry
Office Locations
Oxford — Main Campus
Address: 2606 S Lamar Drive, Oxford, MS 38655
Phone: (662) 234-6551
Toll-Free: (800) 237-3430
Fax: (662) 234-0468
Hours: Mon–Thu 7:30 AM–5:00 PM | Fri 7:30 AM–4:00 PM
Facility: 19,000 sq ft state-of-the-art building (2022). Houses the on-site ambulatory surgery center, all surgical specialties, optical shop, and full diagnostics.
Southaven — DeSoto County
Address: 6762 Getwell Road, Southaven, MS 38672
Phone: (662) 890-1112
Fax: (662) 890-2022
Hours: Mon–Thu 7:30 AM–5:00 PM | Fri 8:00 AM–2:00 PM
Services: Comprehensive eye exams, surgical consultations, ocular disease management, and contact lenses.
Serving patients from Oxford, Southaven, Olive Branch, Horn Lake, Hernando, Batesville, Water Valley, New Albany, Tupelo, Greenwood, and the greater Memphis metropolitan area.
Insurance & Payment
Accepted Insurance Plans
Plus most major commercial carriers. Contact us to verify your specific plan.
Payment & Billing
- •Experienced billing staff verifies insurance coverage and benefits prior to appointments for full transparency.
- •Flexible payment options and financing plans available for elective procedures such as LASIK and premium IOL upgrades.
- •FSA and HSA accounts accepted for eligible vision correction procedures.
- •Online bill pay available at api.ipospays.com for patient convenience.
Technology & Equipment
All-Laser Blade-Free LASIK
State-of-the-art femtosecond and excimer laser platforms for bladeless, fully customized vision correction.
3D Eye Mapping
Advanced corneal topography and wavefront technology for personalized LASIK, PRK, and cataract treatment plans.
Premium Phacoemulsification
Modern cataract removal systems for small-incision surgery with rapid healing and minimal discomfort.
OCT Imaging
Optical Coherence Tomography for high-resolution imaging of the retina, macula, and optic nerve.
Glaucoma Diagnostics
Visual field testing, pachymetry, OCT nerve fiber analysis, and gonioscopy for comprehensive glaucoma monitoring.
Retinal Photography
Wide-field digital retinal imaging and fluorescein angiography for diabetic and retinal disease evaluation.
MIGS Technology
Full suite of minimally invasive glaucoma devices: iStents, iDose, OMNI, AlloFlo, XEN gel stent, Hydrus, and SLT laser.
Amniotic Membrane Therapy
Advanced corneal healing treatments for severe dry eye, recurrent erosions, and chemical burns.
Ambulatory Surgery Center
North Mississippi's first and only ophthalmology-dedicated surgery center (est. 1990), onsite at the Oxford location.