Cascade County · ~15 minutes from Great Falls office

Eye Doctor near Vaughn, MT

Vaughn families have an easy drive into Great Falls for personalized eye care with Dr. Jake Gouchenour. The Eye Guy offers comprehensive eye exams, annual diabetic eye exams, contact lens fittings, and designer eyewear inside Walmart Optical on Smelter Avenue NE.

Your closest office

Our Great Falls office is closest, about 11 miles and 15 minutes east on US-89. Our Conrad office is roughly 50 minutes north, useful for Saturday-only availability.

Why Vaughn patients choose The Eye Guy

  • About 15-minute drive straight in on US-89 / 10th Avenue South
  • Annual comprehensive and diabetic eye exams with digital retinal imaging
  • Appointments recommended, walk-ins welcome subject to availability
  • Comprehensive care from a Montana-raised optometrist

Serving the Vaughn community

From Vaughn Elementary kids needing first exams to Sun River Valley ranchers managing dry eye after long days outdoors, we welcome the Vaughn community for routine and specialty care.

Near familiar Vaughn landmarks

Sun RiverVaughn Elementary SchoolUS-89 Corridor

Outdoor eyes need real protection

Ranch work, hunting, and long days on the Sun River all take a toll. UV exposure raises the long-term risk of cataracts and macular degeneration, and dry, windy conditions worsen dry eye disease. We build polarized prescription sunglasses in-house and treat dry eye with a plan tailored to how you actually spend your days.

If you wear contact lenses, we evaluate tear film and fit at every annual visit so you can wear them comfortably from morning chores to evening drives.

Diabetic and preventive screening

Diabetes and high blood pressure are two of the most common systemic conditions we help monitor from the eye. Every comprehensive exam includes digital retinal imaging, and we offer dedicated diabetic eye exams for patients managing diabetes. With your permission, we send a retinal report to your Vaughn or Great Falls primary care provider so your whole care team stays aligned.

Directions from Vaughn

From Vaughn, take US-89 East / 10th Avenue South into Great Falls. Turn onto Smelter Avenue NE and the Walmart Optical entrance is on your right 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 ~50 minutes north on I-15.

Eye care services available to Vaughn patients

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

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Vaughn eye care FAQs

How long does the drive from Vaughn take?

Typically 15 minutes via US-89, depending on traffic at the 10th Avenue interchange.

Do you accept walk-ins?

Appointments are recommended, but walk-ins are welcome subject to availability.

"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?

Book Online and Save Time Today. Walk-ins welcome at our Great Falls and Conrad offices.

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