General Practitioners

• Primary Care
  Dr. Blaylock graduated from Boise State University with a Bachelor of Science in Pre-medical Studies. He went on to earn his Doctorate of Optometry from Pacific University College of Optometry in Forest Grove, Oregon, and completed his clinical rotations in BV/pediatric/vision therapy, ocular disease, and primary care.

Ophthalmologists

• Glaucoma
  More than three million Americans have glaucoma, but only half are actually aware that the “silent thief” is slowly and without warning permanently stealing away their vision, sometimes without symptoms.
• Ophthalmology
  Hollingshead Barrett Eye Center is a premier ophthalmology practice specializing in refractive, corneal and cataract care. We strive to exceed patient’s expectation by providing excellent patient care, leading technologies, and recruiting highly trained, best-in-class doctors and support teams.
• Macular Degeneration
  Age-related macular degeneration affects the area of the retina called the macula. This small area is responsible for producing sharp, central vision required for "straight ahead" activities such as driving, reading, recognizing faces and performing close-up work. While scientists are uncertain of its cause, AMD can advance so slowly that people hardly notice it developing ("dry" AMD) or it can rapidly progress to the point of vision loss in one or both eyes ("wet" AMD).
• Laser Eye Surgery
  PRK is an alternative to LASIK that offers excellent outcomes. Like LASIK, PRK is an effective treatment option for myopia (nearsightedness), hyperopia (farsightedness), and astigmatism. However, because no corneal flap is created during PRK, it can be used to treat some eyes that would not qualify for LASIK treatment. Instead, the surface layer of the cornea is gently cleaned off, before the exact same excimer laser that is used for LASIK is used to precisely reshape the corneal curvature. The treatment laser and the laser correction are identical to that used for LASIK, but because we are treating a more superficial layer of the cornea we can treat some eyes that are not good candidates for LASIK.
• Cataracts
  Behind the colored part of the eye is the lens. The eye’s lens is responsible for focusing light on the retina in the back of the eye. As we age, proteins within the lens inevitably begin to cluster together, causing the lens to cloud. This clouding is called a cataract. With cataracts, the lens cannot properly focus light, resulting in glare, blurry vision, and dull colors.
• Cataract Surgery
  Implantable lifestyle lenses offer you a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to achieve vision customized to your unique lifestyle after cataract surgery. Dr. Hollingshead and Dr. Barrett specialize in evaluating your vision and helping you choose the best lens for your needs.
• Eye Exam
  Dry AMD causes the slow deterioration of the macula's light-sensitive cells. The presence of drusen or tiny yellow deposits in the retina is one of the earliest signs of AMD, and these can be detected with a dilated eye exam. Drusen can block necessary nutrition that is needed in the eye. Over time, the retinal tissue can waste away around these areas and spotty vision occurs. Sometimes several of these areas merge, giving the macula a moth-eaten appearance that leads to a progressive loss of vision. Although the presence of drusen alone is not indicative of the disease, it may indicate the eye is at risk for developing more severe AMD.

Internists

• Internal Medicine

Endocrinologist

• Diabetes Care
• Diabetic Retinopathy
  Diabetes is a disease that affects the blood vessels throughout the body, particularly vessels in the kidney and eye. When blood vessels in the eye are affected, this is called diabetic retinopathy. Diabetic retinopathy is the leading cause of blindness among adults in the United States. If you are diabetic, your risk of developing diabetic retinopathy increases over time. Current national guidelines recommend at least annual dilated eye exams if you have diabetes.