Idaho Falls
Pocatello
Rexburg
Twin Falls
Board Certified Ophthalmologist | Cataract Surgeon | Oculoplastic Surgeon
Dr. Richard Cannon is a Board-Certified General Ophthalmologist providing cataract and oculoplastic surgeries along with comprehensive medical eye care. He is a vital asset to the Idaho Eye and Laser Center team. His specialties include cataract and lens implants, glaucoma treatment, pterygium excisions, repairing eyelid deformities, eyelid carcinomas, pediatric strabismus surgery, and repair of the nasolacrimal duct system.
Dr. Cannon started his medical training at Brigham Young University. He received his medical degree from Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center, he then went on to his residency training at the University of Colorado Health Sciences Center.
Dr. Cannon is committed to continuing his education. He is an active member of various professional organizations including the American Academy of Ophthalmology and the American Society of Cataract and Refractive Surgeons. He has also participated in various service projects, locally and internationally, to improve and preserve eyesight. He continues to share his expertise by lecturing at ophthalmological and optometric seminars.
An Idaho native, Dr. Cannon was happy to return after eight years of medical and surgery training in Texas and Colorado. He enjoys his patients and regularly expresses how much he loves the challenging and rewarding specialty that is ophthalmology. He is a loving husband and family man. He truly enjoys the Idaho outdoors. He is a motorbike enthusiast and enjoys camping and backpacking.