Dr. Johnson received a B.S. in Neuroscience from Brigham Young University, and his Doctor of Optometry degree from the Pennsylvania College of Optometry. He is the lead instructor of the primary care/family practice courses. Dr. Johnson’s clinic interests include ocular disease, lasers, contact lenses, and advanced optometric procedures. Prior to joining the faculty at Rocky Mountain, he was a faculty member at the Oklahoma College of Optometry where he taught courses in neuro-ophthalmic disorders, healthcare systems, and epidemiology, as well as training students in the specialty care clinic where they learned laser and advanced optometric procedures. Dr. Johnson is a principal investigator in the NIH funded RAPID study to evaluate the efficacy of povidone iodine in the treatment of viral conjunctivitis. He has given continuing education lectures at national, regional, and state association meetings throughout the United States and Canada. Prior to his career in academia, Dr. Johnson worked in the refractive surgery industry, and owned a private practice. In his free time, he enjoys running, swimming, and spending time on the lake with his family.
