Premier Eye Care of Eastern Idaho

01/08/2026

Exceptional care starts with exceptional doctors.
Our physicians take the time to listen, explain, and treat every patient with skill and compassion- and experiences like this reflect that commitment. "I’ve just had the absolute best experience with Dr. Beckstead. No one wants a doctor to make a mistake, but I especially don’t want one to make a mistake with my eyes. Dr. Beckstead is the best. He’s so professional and yet so caring. He’s gentle and thorough when assessing my eyes. All of my problems and concerns were addressed and solved... I’m so grateful for his help. I recommend him without hesitation or reservation.” We're proud of the doctors who care for our community every day.

12/23/2025

Wishing you a season filled with warmth, joy, and clear moments worth seeing. 🎄✨
From all of us at Premier Eye Care, thank you for trusting us with your vision this year. We’re grateful to care for our patients and community, and we wish you a Merry Christmas and a bright year ahead.

12/16/2025

Fun Fact:
Your upper eyelid skin is the thinnest skin on your entire body, which is why it can stretch and sag over time.

Dr. Samuel Beckstead performs blepharoplasty to remove this excess skin, helping patients see more clearly and feel more confident.

A simple procedure can make a big impact on daily vision.

12/12/2025

💡 What’s possible when it comes to macular degeneration? This eye-health guide answers key questions about halting or slowing the disease, explains current treatment approaches, and gives practical steps you can take today!

If you have been diagnosed with macular degeneration, a progressive eye condition, one of the first questions you might ask your ophthalmologist is whether it can be stopped. While there is no way to stop macular degeneration, there are steps you can take to slow its progression.

12/12/2025

Your eyes deserve the best care! Deciding when to have cataract surgery isn’t always easy. This article gives practical, real-world insight into when it’s okay to delay—and when it’s better to act!

If your eye doctor has diagnosed you with cataracts, but you have yet to experience any significant changes to your vision, you may be wondering whether you can wait to undergo cataract surgery. While you don’t want to risk the quality of your vision, surgery may seem unnecessary if you can still ...

12/09/2025

Choosing eye surgery is a big decision. Hearing directly from patients who've been through it makes all the difference.
We're proud to provide thoughtful, expert care- and grateful for the trust our patients place in us.

12/04/2025

Did you know? Before joining Premier Eye Care in 2021, Dr. Joshua Fullmer spent over a decade building trusted relationships and caring for families in Rexburg.
By merging his practice with Premier, we’ve been able to bring expanded specialty services to patients throughout Eastern Idaho. We’re proud to support vision care in every corner of the region.

12/02/2025

From compassionate doctors to full-scope ophthalmology, Premier Eye Care delivers the kind of quality you can trust- because our team loves what they do.

11/25/2025

This Thanksgiving week, we’re grateful for our patients and the trust you place in our team. 🧡

“Very first new-patient visit, and couldn’t be happier. Beautiful office with the latest technology and smiling faces. Dr. Dayton is very comforting and pleasant to talk with. I feel I’m in great hands with Premier Eye Care of Eastern Idaho.”

Our patients are at the heart of everything we do, and we’re thankful for the opportunity to make a difference in your vision.

11/24/2025

👁️ Just had cataract surgery? Protect your vision! Click to discover 10 everyday activities you should avoid while recovering — from lifting heavy objects to swimming!

If the symptoms of cataracts have compromised your vision, surgery is the most effective way to restore your quality of life. Cataract surgery is one of the most commonly performed surgeries in the US, with an impressive safety record and low rate of complications.

11/10/2025

The retina is one of the most important parts of the eye. It captures light and sends signals to your brain, turning what you see into clear, detailed images. Caring for the retina requires a high level of skill and expertise, and that’s where our team stands out. 👁️
At Premier Eye Care, we’re proud to have three fellowship-trained retina specialists: Dr. Alex Wright, Dr. Clinton Ellingson, and Dr. Kyle Thompson, providing advanced care for patients across Eastern Idaho and the surrounding regions.
From macular degeneration and diabetic retinopathy to retinal tears and detachments, our specialists offer the highest standard of diagnosis, treatment, and surgical precision.
Learn more about our retina services here 👉 premieridaho.com/retinal-treatment

11/04/2025

It’s hard to believe it’s been over 14 years since Premier Eye Care first opened its doors in 2011! 👁️
From a small local practice to a multi-specialty ophthalmology team serving patients across Eastern Idaho, our mission has remained the same — to provide compassionate, expert care that helps every patient see life more clearly.
We’re grateful for every patient, partner, and team member who’s been part of this journey.