Optometrist in Paul, ID
Comprehensive Family Eye Care in the Mini-Cassia Area
Riverbend Eye Care is the leading family eye care center in Paul, Burley, Rupert, and beyond. We combine modern technology with personal attention to help you see the world more clearly.
Why Choose
Riverbend?
Riverbend Eye Care was founded on the principles of empathy, skill, and precision. Dr. Woodward treats his patients with the utmost respect and care. He provides an eye care home where patients are involved in and understand their treatment.
As one of Paul’s family eye care centers, there is room for the whole family at Riverbend Eye Care with pediatric exams and a kid’s nook in the waiting room.
Dr. Woodward has the background and experience to support any patient’s eye care needs. He guides patients in their nutritional health as well, which contributes to better eye health.
Riverbend Eye Care invests in state-of-the-art technology to deliver efficient and thorough exams. This allows Dr. Woodward to provide early detection and treatment of even complicated ocular diseases.
Tour the Brand New
Riverbend Eye Care
Dr. Eric Woodward, OD
Optometrist & Founder | Riverbend Eye Care
Dr. Eric Woodward provides comprehensive, family-focused eye care to patients in Paul, Burley, Rupert, and the surrounding Mini-Cassia area. Born and raised in Paul, Dr. Woodward combines modern diagnostic technology with personalized, compassionate vision care for patients of all ages.
About Dr. Woodward
Raised on a local family dairy farm, Dr. Woodward developed a deep commitment to hard work and community early on. He attended Minico High School before pursuing his passion for eye health and optometry. Today, he is proud to serve his hometown by offering dvanced vision care, early disease detection, and personalized nutrition guidance to protect long-term eye health.
Education & Credentials
- Doctor of Optometry (OD): Southern College of Optometry (Memphis, TN)
- Undergraduate Degree: B.S. in Exercise Physiology, Brigham Young University-Idaho (Full-Tuition Academic Scholar)
- Undergraduate Studies: College of Southern Idaho
- Clinical Excellence: Awarded the Mauldin Family Scholarship for clinical excellence during optometry school.
Professional Affiliations & Memberships
- He was awarded a full-tuition academic scholarship.
- While attending Southern College of Optometry, he was awarded the Mauldin Family Scholarship for clinical excellence.
Memberships
- American Optometric Association (AOA)
- Idaho Optometric Physicians (IOP)
- Optometric Private Practice Club
Personal & Community Life
Dr. Woodward and his wife, Jessica (also a Mini-Cassia native), are proud parents of three children. Outside the clinic, he enjoys spending time with his family and serving the local community.
Make an Appointment
218 E. Ellis Street, Paul, ID 83347
Mon, Tues, Thur, Fri: 9-5
Closed Wednesdays