Jason Hooton, M.D.
Practice: Premier Eye Care of Eastern Idaho
Specialty: Ophthalmology: Cornea, External Diseases, Refractive Surgery
Office locations: Idaho Falls
Dr. Jason Hooton is an active member of the American Academy of Ophthalmology, the American Society of Cataract and Refractive Surgeons and the Cornea Society. He has special interests in partial thickness corneal transplants, dry eyes, and complex cataract surgery.
Dr. Jason Hooton is an active member of the American Academy of Ophthalmology, the American Society of Cataract and Refractive Surgeons and the Cornea Society. He has special interests in partial thickness corneal transplants, dry eyes, and complex cataract surgery.
Dr. Jason Hooton was born in Rexburg, Idaho and graduated magna cum laude from Brigham Young University-Idaho. He attended medical school as an Idaho “WWAMI” student at the University of Washington School of Medicine and completed his internship in Spokane, Washington.
Dr. Hooton received his ophthalmology training at the University of Pittsburgh Medical Center where he was selected Chief Resident by faculty and peers. His desire for further training led him to complete a fellowship in Cornea, External Diseases and Refractive Surgery at the University of Michigan Kellogg Eye Center. While there, he was awarded a research fellowship to study how the latest corneal transplant technology can be safely used in underserved areas around the world.
He is an active member of the American Academy of Ophthalmology, the American Society of Cataract and Refractive Surgeons and the Cornea Society. Dr. Hooton has special interests in partial thickness corneal transplants, dry eyes, and complex cataract surgery.
He and his family are excited to be back in Idaho and to take advantage of all it has to offer.

Highly recommend him especially for cataract removal.
Jason hooton operated on both my eyes he has always provided excellent service to me
Answered my questions with clear explanations. Spent the time needed without trying to rush through the appointment.
Very personable and willing to listen! Highly recommend!
Excellent care and treatment.
The best
Staff very friendly and helpful, Dr.Hooten explained things clearly and gave me options to choose from. A good experience.
I like Dr Hooten once I got to see him but I had to wait an HOUR before getting to see him!
Dr.Hooten is excellent at his job. He is professional and knowledgeable. His smile makes you feel comfortable. He takes the time to listen and easily explains any issues with the eye or medications. I trust him.
He is the best.