Ryan Johnson

About Ryan Johnson

Upon completion of my residency-training, I joined Artisan Pediatric Eyecare while simultaneously assuming the position of Clinical Director at Advanced Vision Therapy Center. I completed my residency training in neuro-optometry, binocular vision and vision therapy at the University of California, Berkeley; becoming Idaho\'s only residency-trained neuro-optometrist. During my residency at the University of California, Berkeley, I managed a variety of patients with binocular vision dysfunction (eye teaming difficulties), visual perceptual deficits, and visual complications related to acquired brain injury; traumatic brain injury, post-stroke, concussions, and other neurological conditions; with extensive clinical experience and expertise is in the areas of strabismus, amblyopia, binocular vision dysfunction, acquired brain injury, vision therapy, vision rehabilitation and the visual system as it relates to brain functionI routinely speak at various conferences and events – including:American Optometric Association:\'Diagnosis and Management of Concussion in Primary Care\' WorkshopNational Strength and Conditioning Association: 2018 State ConferenceNational Strength and Conditioning Association: 2019 State ConferenceAmerican Academy of Optometry: Visual field disturbances and hemi-spatial neglect syndrome following a stroke.Idaho Home School Conference: Why does a smart kid struggle to read?KTVB Healthy Idaho: Vision is more than 20/20Lecture Series, Palo Alto VA Hospital: Gaze-evoked nystagmus in cases of pituitary adenoma removal.Continuing Education Lecture Series, University of California, Berkeley: Lyme Disease and the neurological effects on vision, the visual system, and the brain.I also serve as an expert witness – working with legal experts in Idaho and nationally on cases involving traumatic brain injury and concussion, and the resulting effects on the visual system. I routinely provide medical review, depositions, and testimony in court cases.

Experience

1. Residency-trained Neuro Optometrist

   Artisan Pediatric Eyecare

   Jul 2013 — Present · Boise, ID, US

   As a residency-trained neuro-optometrist I provide specialized care for both pediatric and adult patients with binocular vision dysfunction (eye teaming difficulties), visual perceptual deficits, and visual complications related to acquired brain injury; traumatic brain injury, post-stroke, concussions, and other neurological conditions.

Education

• Boise State University

  Bachelor's degree, Kinesiology and Exercise Science

  2004 — 2008

• University of California, Berkeley

  Residency in Binocular Vision, Neuro-Optometry, and Vision Therapy

  2012 — 2013

• Southern California College of Optometry

  Doctor of Optometry

  2008 — 2012