John Tyler

John Tyler (29 June 1763 – 15 October 1841) was an American ophthalmologist. He is believed to be one of the first doctors in the United States to perform cataract surgery.

Early life John Tyler was born in Prince George's County, Maryland, on 29 June 1763 to Samuel and Susanna (DuVal) Tyler.

Career He began his study of medicine under Dr. Smith of Georgetown, later becoming a student at St. Bartholomew's Hospital, from which he received his diploma. While in London, he studied under John Abernethy. He began practicing in Frederick, Maryland, in 1786. He was one of the first oculists in the United States, as well as one of the earliest doctors to perform cataract surgery.

He was a founding member of the Medical and Chirurgical Faculty of the State of Maryland,

He was an officer during the Whiskey Rebellion. and was an elector of Thomas Jefferson. The house is on the National Register of Historic Places.

Later life At some point in his life, Tyler owned a greyhound named Guess, who is immortalized in a cast-iron statue in front of his home on W. Church Street. He retired from his medical practice as he began to lose his hearing. He died in Frederick on 15 October 1841.