We have found the key to quality veterinary care is a combination of medical competence, empathy for pet owners and compassion for our animal companions. Our veterinarians will listen to your concerns, diagnose any medical conditions, help you understand your options and work with you to make the right decisions for you and your pet.
At Meridian Veterinary Clinic and Hospital is an animal care facility equipped to handle all medical and surgical needs. From preventive health care services to advanced diagnostic and surgical services, our doctors and staff are trained to manage all of your pet's needs. We are continually updating our equipment and educating our team to the latest medical information. We know that everyone has a budget and we will work within the confines of your budget to get the best outcome for your pet.
We remain innovative, creative, and flexible during this ever-changing landscape. We have expanded our service territory, added a secure telemedicine platform, implemented extended safety protocols and practices, and we perform rapid COVID-19 testing.
Looking to achieve clearer vision with more freedom from glasses and contacts? Learn how you CAN afford your best vision with Boise LASIK or PRK at Hollingshead Eye Center.
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Cataracts
Find out if you may be a candidate for cataract surgery in Boise, then request a consultation to discuss implantable lifestyle lenses with our experienced cataract doctors.
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Glaucoma
More than three million Americans have glaucoma. Learn more about this disease and how regular eye exams play a part in stopping or slowing permanent vision loss.
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Cornea
Learn more about some of the most common corneal issues treated by Hollingshead Eye Center eye surgeon Dr. Ryan Barrett, one of the area's only fellowship trained cornea specialists.
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Hollingshead Eye Center is home to some of the leading eye doctors in Boise, Dr. Mark Hollingshead and Dr. Ryan Barrett. Our team has been a part of the Boise community for more than 25 years.
Together our eye surgeons provide a complete range of state-of-the-art vision services. This includes LASIK eye surgery, PRK, and other laser vision correction procedures, as well as treatment for cataracts, glaucoma, macular degeneration, diabetic retinopathy, Fuchs’ dystrophy, keratoconus, dry eye, pterygium, cornea scarring or injury, and more.
An optometrist is a healthcare provider who specializes in routine and preventive eye and vision care. Optometrists diagnose vision abnormalities and prescribe eyeglasses and contacts. They detect and treat cataracts, glaucoma, and eye infections. Optometrists also screen for conditions that affect the eyes and vision, including high blood pressure and diabetes.
An optometrist typically:
Evaluates a patient’s medical and vision history
Educates the patient about eye and vision disease prevention and health
Performs a comprehensive eye and vision exam and evaluates blood pressure
Performs and interprets specialized eye tests
Diagnoses and often treats acute and chronic eye diseases and conditions that affect vision, including eye injuries, vision problems, cataracts, and glaucoma
Screens for conditions that increase the risk of eye and vision conditions including diabetes and high blood pressure
Prescribes eye glasses, contacts, and certain medications
Refers patients to an ophthalmologist for serious eye problems and most eye surgeries
Performs laser or glaucoma surgeries in some cases
Provides eye and vision care before and after eye surgery
An optometrist may also be known by the following names: eye doctor, vision care specialist, and Doctor of Optometry (OD).
There are 146 specialists practicing Optometry in Meridian, ID with an overall average rating of 4.5 stars. There are 6 hospitals near Meridian, ID with affiliated Optometry specialists, including Bay Area Hospital, Carroll County Memorial Hospital and Norton Hospital.