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Welcome to Advanced Eyecare of Blackfoot
Your Optometrists in Blackfoot, ID

Call us at 208-782-3422 today.

Welcome to Advanced Eyecare of Blackfoot in Blackfoot. Dr. Jason Hurley, Dr. Jerry Carlson, and Dr. Nick Blight strive to provide the best in optometry services. We invite you to browse our website to learn more about our optometry services and join our patient family by scheduling an eye exam appointment at our Blackfoot office.

Advanced Eyecare of Blackfoot is a full service eye and vision care provider with patients throughout the Blackfoot area. Here at Blackfoot Eyecare, Drs Hurley, Carlson and Blight strive to offer only the best for their patients, which is why they also offer services pertaining to Vision Therapy and specialty contacts, while also having the most up-to-date optical selection available. Patients come to Advanced Eyecare of Blackfoot because they know they will receive the personal attention and professional care that is our foundation. Our doctors and team are dedicated to keeping our patients comfortable and well-informed at all times. At Advanced Eyecare of Blackfoot, we will explain every exam and procedure and answer all of our patients' questions. Additionally, at Advanced Eyecare of Blackfoot, we offer vision financing options and will work with vision insurance providers to ensure optimal eye health and vision care for all of our patients.

Our Approach to Optometry

Our one-on-one approach to optometry makes the Advanced Eyecare of Blackfoot staff the eye and vision care providers of choice in the Blackfoot area. Our Blackfoot optometrists offer the following services: complete eye exams, contact lenses, glasses, glaucoma testing, and pre- and post-operative care. For a complete list of services, visit our services page or call our Blackfoot office at 208-782-3422.

At Advanced Eyecare of Blackfoot, we are dedicated to providing high-quality optometry services in a comfortable environment.Call us at 208-782-3422 or schedule an appointment today online.

Dr. Jason Hurley
Dr. Jerry Carlson
Dr. Nick Blight
Blackfoot Optometrists | Advanced Eyecare of Blackfoot | 208-782-3422
1213 Parkway Drive
Blackfoot, ID 83221

Meet The Staff

Learn Who We Are

  • Jason N. Hurley, OD

    Dr. Hurley and staff provide the latest in eye care technology and new state of the art computerized equipment. Dr. Hurley specializes in adult and pediatric eye care and difficult contact lens fittings; including gas-permeable, toric and bifocal contacts. Laser refractive consultations are included with very comprehensive eye exam upon request.

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  • Jerry Carlson, OD

    Dr. Jerry Carlson was raised in Idaho Falls, Idaho, and is a graduate of Idaho Falls High School. He did undergraduate work at Ricks College and Idaho State University in biology. He graduated from Pacific University College of Optometry in Forest Grove, Oregon.

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  • Nicholas J. Blight, OD

    On behalf of the entire staff at Advanced EyeCare, we are happy to announce the addition of Dr. Nick Blight to the Advanced Eyecare Team. Dr. Blight was born and raised in Blackfoot Idaho and graduated from Snake River High School. He attended college at Brigham Young University- Idaho where he studied studio art with a minor in health profession studies. After graduation, he completed his Doctor of Optometry degree at Pacific University College of Optometry in Forest Grove Oregon.

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Testimonials

Reviews From Our Satisfied Patients

  • "They have always done awesome for our whole family. Contacts and glasses!"
    Kimberly M.
  • "Love these guys, my husband, son and I all go here!"
    Dorina C.

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Monday:

9:00 am-5:00 pm

Tuesday:

8:00 am-5:00 pm

Wednesday:

8:00 am-5:00 pm

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Friday:

8:00 am-5:00 pm

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