Chouteau County · ~45 minutes from Great Falls office

Optometrist in Fort Benton, MT Area

Fort Benton patients travel to The Eye Guy for trusted, modern optometry from Dr. Jake Gouchenour, a familiar name in north-central Montana. Comprehensive eye exams, annual diabetic eye exams, eyewear, and contact lens services all sit under one roof inside Walmart Optical in Great Falls.

Your closest office

Our Great Falls office is closest, about 42 miles and 45 minutes south on US-87. The Conrad office is roughly 76 miles west, so most Fort Benton patients drive to Great Falls.

Why Fort Benton patients choose The Eye Guy

  • Drive in once for an exam, eyewear selection, and follow-up planning
  • Comprehensive care for adults and kids in Chouteau County
  • Dry eye and computer-vision support for office and farm work
  • Annual diabetic eye exams with digital retinal imaging

Serving the Fort Benton community

Fort Benton's farming and outdoor lifestyles put extra demands on your eyes: wind, UV, dust, and long hours all add up. We fit polarized sunglasses, hunting-friendly Rx lenses, and contact lenses designed for active wear, and we coordinate with your Fort Benton primary care providers.

Near familiar Fort Benton landmarks

Missouri RiverOld Fort ParkChouteau County Courthouse

One trip, thorough care

A 45-minute drive is easier when you leave with everything handled: annual exam, updated prescription, new frames selected, and follow-up care scheduled if needed. We coordinate back-to-back appointments for families so kids, parents, and grandparents can all be seen in one trip.

Diabetic eye care for Chouteau County

Diabetes is common across rural Montana and diabetic retinopathy is a leading cause of preventable vision loss. Every comprehensive exam at The Eye Guy includes digital retinal imaging, and we offer dedicated diabetic eye exams for patients managing diabetes.

With your permission, we send a plain-language retinal report to your Fort Benton or Chouteau County primary care provider or endocrinologist so your care team has your results on file each year.

Directions from Fort Benton

From Fort Benton, take US-87 South into Great Falls (about 42 miles). Take the 10th Avenue exit, then turn onto Smelter Avenue NE. Our Great Falls office is at 701 Smelter Ave NE.

Great Falls office address: 701 Smelter Ave NE, Great Falls, MT 59401 (inside Walmart Optical)

Saturday visits available at our Conrad office at 315 South Main Street, about ~1 hour 20 minutes north on I-15.

Eye care services available to Fort Benton patients

Every service at The Eye Guy is available to patients traveling in from Fort Benton. Browse a few of our most-booked visits:

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Fort Benton eye care FAQs

Can you handle my whole family in one visit?

We try our best. Tell us how many people and which appointment types, and we will schedule back-to-back so the drive from Fort Benton is worth it.

Is the Conrad office closer?

For most of Fort Benton, no. Great Falls is closer by about 30 miles. Conrad is a good fit only if a Saturday visit works better than a weekday.

"Dr. Jake took the time to explain everything. Best eye exam I've ever had in Great Falls."

, Sarah M., Great Falls patient

Ready to see clearly?

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Walk-ins Welcome
Great Falls & Conrad Offices
Dr. Jake Gouchenour, O.D.
Self-Pay Friendly