Changing the way you see the world

Leaders in Medical Eye Care and Eye Surgery

providing our patients The Most Advanced Surgical Techniques using innovative, State-of-the-art technology

Our goal is to provide excellence in eye care and co-management services through our experience, professionalism and caring manner. 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.

Empire Eye Physicians: Over 60 Years of Excellence in Eye Care for the Inland Northwest.

Our Mission: Empire Eye Physicians delivers the highest standard of medical and surgical ophthalmology services within a professional and compassionate patient centered environment.

iLASIKSURGERY

iLASIK (Laser Assisted in-Situ Keratomileusis) is a surgical procedure of the front surface eye tissue (the cornea) developed to improve unaided vision.

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CataractSolutions

A cataract is a clouding of the lens in the eye that affects vision. Most cataracts are related to aging and are very common in older people.

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Dry EyeTreatment

Treating dry eye disease in all forms including: contact lens dry eye, post-LASIK dry eye, autoimmune and medication induced dry eyes.

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CornealTransplant

A well established procedure that has resulted in returning good vision to numerous people, previously left with no alternatives.

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MacularDegeneration

Age Related Macular Degeneration, Diabetic Retinopathy, Macular Hole, Posterior Vitreous Detachment.

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Age Related Macular Degeneration, Diabetic Retinopathy, Macular Hole, Posterior Vitreous Detachment.

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Offering the new standard in precision cataract surgery with Laser-Assisted Cataract Surgery.

At our state-of-the-art surgery center, we provide comfortable, highly customized cataract procedures with precision not achievable with traditionalmanual techniques.

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We are the only practice in North Idaho with Medical & Surgical Retina.

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 in the most comfortable, clinical environment available.

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Our Board Certified Surgeons and Specialty Trained Physicians

The Empire Eye Team

Mark Kontos, M.D.

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Christopher Sturbaum, M.D.

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Sean D. Hendricks, M.D.

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Casey Claypool, O.D.

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Ali Heaton, O.D.

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All Physicians

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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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