PASSIONATE ABOUT PATIENT CARE
“Every day for more than 20 years I have been excited about seeing my patients. My favorite part of the exam is when I have the opportunity to talk with the patient about what is going on with their eyes. Teaching you about your eyes allows you to take part in your health care and allows us to work together to meet your visual needs. I can’t tell you how many patients have said ‘this is the first time that has ever been explained to me, it makes sense now.’ I could not imagine caring for my patients without explaining what is going on and how we can fix it.”
BACKGROUND
Dr. Johnson grew up in Craig, Colorado before attending Boise State University. Dr. Johnson continued his education at Pacific University, College of Optometry where he earned his Doctor of Optometry degree.
EXPERIENCE AND TRAINING
Dr. Johnson has been part of the Boise community since 1991, where he began practice as a comprehensive optometrist, specializing in primary care optometry, refractive surgery and ocular disease.
Over the course of his career, in addition to providing medical-based eye exams, Dr. Johnson has worked alongside several refractive surgeons – ophthalmologists specializing in LASIK and PRK – to co-manage complex surgical cases. In addition to refractive surgery, Dr. Johnson enjoys providing care to patients with ocular disease, double vision, and those requiring urgent care for eye infections or minor emergencies.
PERSONAL
Dr. Johnson returned to Boise following graduation from Pacific University, College of Optometry. He enjoys the Boise climate for his year-round outdoor activities. When the snow flies you are likely to spot Dr. Johnson on the ski hill. As the weather warms you will find him cycling along the greenbelt and enjoying the view of the Boise River. To unwind Dr. Johnson heads into his yard, where he enjoys caring for his ever growing collection of trees and shrubs.