Dr. Tyler Kaplan

Dr. Tyler M. Kaplan is a board-certified ophthalmologist specializing in glaucoma and cataract surgery at Mayo Clinic in Rochester, Minnesota. He completed his MD at the Chicago Medical School, ophthalmology residency at Mayo Clinic, and a glaucoma fellowship at Bascom Palmer Eye Institute. Dr. Kaplan’s practice includes the full spectrum of medical, laser, and surgical glaucoma care alongside modern cataract surgery. He performs procedures such as trabeculectomy, glaucoma drainage device surgery, goniotomy, selective laser trabeculoplasty, and laser peripheral iridotomy, and he integrates minimally invasive glaucoma surgery when appropriate. His interests include outcomes research, clinical trials, and device innovation in MIGS, with the goal of achieving durable pressure control while minimizing recovery time. Patients appreciate his clear explanations, collaborative decision-making, and evidence-based approach to choosing between drops, lasers, and surgery for individualized glaucoma control.