Top Vision Services by Our Optometrists in Boise, Idaho 

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Dr. Lavar Kofoed

Dr. Lavar Kofoed has been practicing Optometry in the Treasure Valley for the last 20 years. He is the CEO of LWK PC, the parent company of Dr. Kofoed and Associates – The Eye Pros. Dr. Kofoed is responsible for all the Optometrists for Dr. Barnes Eyemart Express in the great State of Idaho. He graduated from Fruitland High 1985. In 1992 he received a BS Degree  from Brigham Young University and then a Doctorate from Pacific University College of Optometry in 1996. He is a member of the Idaho Optometric Physicians (IOP) and the American Optometric Associations (AOA). He works with local ophthalmologists in co-managing surgical procedures including LASIK, PRK, and cataract surgery. Read More Dr. Lavar Kofoed has been practicing Optometry in the Treasure Valley for the last 20 years. He is the CEO of LWK PC, the parent company of Dr. Kofoed and Associates – The Eye Pros. Dr. Kofoed is responsible for all the Optometrists for Dr. Barnes Eyemart Express in the great State of Idaho. He graduated from Fruitland High 1985. In 1992 he received a BS Degree  from Brigham Young University and then a Doctorate from Pacific University College of Optometry in 1996. He is a member of the Idaho Optometric Physicians (IOP) and the American Optometric Associations (AOA). He works with local ophthalmologists in co-managing surgical procedures including LASIK, PRK, and cataract surgery.

Dr. Kofoed is married with 11 children. He spends most of his spare time with his family, who sings and performs on a regular basis. He loves America and the freedom he enjoys as a patriotic citizen.
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Dr. Christine Chong

Dr. Christine Chong grew up in Washington state. She graduated from Pacific Lutheran University in Tacoma with a bachelors of science in biology. Dr Chong then attended graduate school at Pacific University, where she graduated with honors and received her doctorate in optometry. After graduation, Dr Chong practiced optometry in Las Vegas, NV and the Tri Cities, WA. During this time, Dr Chong gained experience in pediatric and primary care optometry and served a diverse mix of patients. Dr Chong is a member of the American Optometric Association (AOA) and the Idaho Optometric Physicians (IOP). Read More Dr. Christine Chong grew up in Washington state. She graduated from Pacific Lutheran University in Tacoma with a bachelors of science in biology. Dr Chong then attended graduate school at Pacific University, where she graduated with honors and received her doctorate in optometry. After graduation, Dr Chong practiced optometry in Las Vegas, NV and the Tri Cities, WA. During this time, Dr Chong gained experience in pediatric and primary care optometry and served a diverse mix of patients. Dr Chong is a member of the American Optometric Association (AOA) and the Idaho Optometric Physicians (IOP).

In her free time, Dr Chong enjoys making things and going on adventures with her husband and their greyhounds.
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Dr. Erik Thompson

Dr. Erik Thompson grew up in Blackfoot, ID. He received his Bachelor’s of Science in Biology and Specialized Mechanical Engineering degree from BYU Idaho. He graduated from Indiana University School of Optometry with his Doctor of Optometry. Dr. Thompson completed several internships in Indianapolis Indiana, Louisville Kentucky, and the Eye institute of Utah in Salt Lake City. Dr Thompson is certified in treating ocular disease, co-managing LASIK and cataract surgery, and fitting contact lenses. He is a member of the American Optometric Association, Idaho Optometric Physicians, and Beta Sigma Kappa International Optometric Honor Society. He enjoys seeing children and serving patients of all ages. Read More Dr. Erik Thompson grew up in Blackfoot, ID. He received his Bachelor’s of Science in Biology and Specialized Mechanical Engineering degree from BYU Idaho. He graduated from Indiana University School of Optometry with his Doctor of Optometry. Dr. Thompson completed several internships in Indianapolis Indiana, Louisville Kentucky, and the Eye institute of Utah in Salt Lake City. Dr Thompson is certified in treating ocular disease, co-managing LASIK and cataract surgery, and fitting contact lenses. He is a member of the American Optometric Association, Idaho Optometric Physicians, and Beta Sigma Kappa International Optometric Honor Society. He enjoys seeing children and serving patients of all ages.

Outside of work Dr. Thompson loves spending time with his wife and three children. He likes watching and playing sports, being outdoors, and serving in his church.
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Dr. Scott Hansen

Dr. Scott Hansen has been a practicing Optometrist for 20 years. He is a native of the Treasure Valley. He and his wife, Sheila, married in 1988 and have 4 children and spend most of their free time with them. He graduated from Ricks College and Idaho State University before pursuing his Doctor of Optometry degree. He graduated with honors from Pacific University College of Optometry in 1993. Since that time, he has practiced in the states of Texas (1993-2000), Washington (2000-2009), and now Idaho (2009-present). He has spent the majority of his practice in primary care providing eye exams, fitting contact lenses, and diagnosing and treating ocular diseases. Read More Dr. Scott Hansen has been a practicing Optometrist for 20 years. He is a native of the Treasure Valley. He and his wife, Sheila, married in 1988 and have 4 children and spend most of their free time with them. He graduated from Ricks College and Idaho State University before pursuing his Doctor of Optometry degree. He graduated with honors from Pacific University College of Optometry in 1993. Since that time, he has practiced in the states of Texas (1993-2000), Washington (2000-2009), and now Idaho (2009-present). He has spent the majority of his practice in primary care providing eye exams, fitting contact lenses, and diagnosing and treating ocular diseases.

He spent 5yrs working in high volume surgical practices providing pre- and post-operative care for all LASIK and Cataract patients. His professional affiliations include the American Optometric Association (AOA) and the Idaho Optometric Physicians (IOP).
Dr. Brett Fredericksen

Dr. Brett Fredericksen

Dr. Brett Fredericksen grew up in Moses Lake, WA and later received his bachelor’s degree from Brigham Young University in Exercise Science, and a Minor in Business Management. He then obtained his Doctor of Optometry degree from the University of Houston College of Optometry. Read More Dr. Brett Fredericksen grew up in Moses Lake, WA and later received his bachelor’s degree from Brigham Young University in Exercise Science, and a Minor in Business Management. He then obtained his Doctor of Optometry degree from the University of Houston College of Optometry.

Dr. Fredericksen’s areas of specialty include: primary eyecare, pediatrics, contact lens, myopia management, glaucoma, ocular disease, and comanaging Lasik and cataract surgery. When he is not working, Dr. Fredericksen enjoys spending time with his wife and kids. He enjoys sports, hunting, and fishing.
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Dr. Lance Bloom

Dr. Lance Bloom is a native of Colorado. He graduated with a Bachelor’s of Science from BYU–Idaho in 2009, then completed his Doctor of Optometry at Midwestern University–Arizona College of Optometry in 2013. While in school he completed various internships in pediatric optometry/vision therapy, primary eye care, and ocular disease. Dr. Bloom has practiced in multiple practice settings, including managing his own practice in Colorado prior to moving with his family to Idaho. Read More Dr. Lance Bloom is a native of Colorado. He graduated with a Bachelor’s of Science from BYU–Idaho in 2009, then completed his Doctor of Optometry at Midwestern University–Arizona College of Optometry in 2013. While in school he completed various internships in pediatric optometry/vision therapy, primary eye care, and ocular disease. Dr. Bloom has practiced in multiple practice settings, including managing his own practice in Colorado prior to moving with his family to Idaho.

Dr. Bloom enjoys working with patients of all ages, but he especially enjoys working with children and youth, and has performed thousands of pediatric vision exams. He also speaks Spanish and loves working with the hispanic community. He will gladly perform your exam in Spanish if you desire. Dr. Bloom strongly believes in patient education and listening to his patients in order to ensure that each patient’s functional visual needs are met during the eye exam.

In his personal time he enjoys spending time with his wife and their four children, singing, playing guitar, and following his sports teams. He’s especially happy that he could move to Boise and still be a Broncos fan.

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