Leaders in Medical Eye Care and Eye Surgery Since 1946

78+ Years of Excellence in Eye Care for the Inland Northwest

Delivering the highest standard of medical and surgical ophthalmology services within a professional and compassionate patient centered environment. Our highly trained staff and outstanding physicians strive to be the leaders in medical eye care and eye surgery by providing the highest quality patient care.

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At Empire Eye Physicians, we have board-certified eye surgeons who provide the most advanced surgical techniques by using innovative, state-of-the art technology. Our staff and physicians complete continuing education and advanced training regularly in order to maintain best practices. Learn more about the procedures that we specialize in:

Cataract

As we get older cataracts will eventually develop, causing cloudy vision and, if left untreated, blindness. Empire Eye can help! With our team of experienced surgeons, physicians, and staff, we provide the latest in cataract surgery as well as premium lens implant options that can also help to reduce your need for glasses. Empire Eye Physicians specialize in:

  • Laser Cataract Surgery
  • Lens Implants
  • Light Adjustable Lenses
  • YAG Laser
  • Conditions Treated at Empire Eye Physicians

    Changing the way you see the world

    At Empire Eye Physicians, we have board-certified eye surgeons who provide the most advanced surgical techniques by using innovative, state-of-the art technology. Our staff and physicians complete continuing education and advanced training regularly in order to maintain best practices.

    “Our commitment to our patients is to provide them with the best ophthalmology, clinically and surgically, that is available today.”

    – Christopher Sturbaum, M.D.

    The Empire Eye Physicians Team

    Our Board Certified Surgeons and Specialty Trained Physicians

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    Mark Kontos, M.D.

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    Christopher Sturbaum, M.D.

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    Jason Croskrey, M.D.

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    Casey Claypool, O.D.

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    Ashlin Sturbaum Zarate, O.D.

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    Jessica Couch, O.D.

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    It’s like a whole new world

    "Thank you, Empire Eye Physicians. I thought I could see colors, but as I got older I didn’t knowI was painting brighter and brighter. After cataractsurgery, it’s like a whole new world! Like being blind and now you can see."

    – Christina, Artist/Cataract Surgery Patient
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    A life changing event

    "I started wearing glasses when I was 6 years old. Thank you so much for your care as I went through such a life changing event—iLASIK! I appreciate the individualized care and all that you do to improve peoples’ lives!"

    – Rebecca, iLasik Patient
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