Business Details
Your Trusted Optometrists in Great Falls, MT
Central Montana Eyecare has been serving the Great Falls community with comprehensive vision care since its founding. Our team of experienced optometrists specializes in advanced diagnostic services, including electronic refraction technology for precise vision assessments. We offer a full spectrum of eyecare solutions from routine eye exams to specialty contact lens fittings and surgical co-management. Our practice emphasizes personalized care, treating patients like neighbors while maintaining the highest professional standards. With decades of combined experience, our doctors bring extensive expertise in medical eye care, infant vision assessment, and dry eye management.We maintain active involvement in community health initiatives like the InfantSEE program, ensuring accessible care for all ages. Our commitment to technological innovation is matched by our dedication to patient education and long-term eye health. Every visit focuses on creating comfortable, unhurried experiences while delivering accurate diagnoses and tailored treatment plans. We work closely with other healthcare providers to ensure comprehensive care coordination for our patients. Our team's deep roots in Montana allow us to understand and serve the unique vision needs of our local population.
Services
Comprehensive Eye Exams
Eyewear Selection
Contact Lens Fitting
Electronic Refraction
Surgical Co-Management
Infant Vision Assessment
Dry Eye Treatment
Specialty Contact Lenses
Keratograph Analysis
Vision Therapy
Highlights and features
- We provide personalized eye care from doctors with decades of local experience
- Our practice utilizes advanced electronic refraction technology for precise results
- We offer comprehensive services from infant eye exams to surgical co-management
- Our team actively participates in community health initiatives like InfantSEE
- We combine technological innovation with unhurried, neighborly patient experiences
Associations and certifications
- American Board of Optometry
What people say
Friendly and welcoming
Thorough and professional
Personalized care
Knowledgeable staff
Excellent service
Services
Comprehensive Eye Exams
Our detailed eye examinations use advanced technology to assess vision health and detect potential issues. We evaluate visual acuity, eye coordination, and overall ocular health while checking for common vision disorders. The exam includes digital refraction testing to determine precise corrective lens requirements while screening for eye diseases like glaucoma and macular degeneration.
Specialty Contact Lenses
We provide customized contact lens solutions for complex vision needs including astigmatism, dry eyes, and post-surgical correction. Our specialists use advanced diagnostic tools to determine optimal lens parameters while ensuring proper fit and comfort. We offer various lens materials and replacement schedules tailored to individual lifestyle requirements and ocular health considerations.
Electronic Refraction
This innovative vision testing method uses computer-controlled equipment to determine precise lens prescriptions more efficiently. The system rapidly cycles through lens combinations to identify optimal correction while comparing results with existing prescriptions. This technology improves accuracy and reduces examination time while maintaining patient comfort during the testing process.
Infant Vision Assessment
Our specialized infant eye exams evaluate visual development between six and twelve months of age. The assessment checks for proper eye alignment, focusing ability, and potential vision disorders. Early detection of conditions like amblyopia or strabismus allows timely intervention to ensure normal visual development and prevent long-term vision problems.
Dry Eye Treatment
We offer advanced diagnostic testing and treatment options for chronic dry eye conditions using the Keratograph 5M system. This technology provides detailed analysis of meibomian gland function to create personalized treatment plans. Our approach combines lifestyle modifications, therapeutic interventions, and specialized products to improve tear quality and ocular comfort.
People
Mindy Sterner Leach
Optometrist
Dr. Leach brings over 25 years of experience in comprehensive vision care, specializing in infant eye exams and surgical co-management. She combines professional expertise with community involvement, maintaining active membership in local and national optometric associations.
Morgan Leach
Optometrist
With 35+ years in practice, Dr. Leach specializes in medical eye care and refractive surgery co-management. His extensive experience includes serving as Montana Optometric Association president and receiving multiple professional honors for service excellence.
Jordan Neiffer
Optometrist
Dr. Neiffer provides comprehensive eye care with particular focus on outdoor lifestyle vision needs. Born and raised in Great Falls, he combines local knowledge with modern treatment approaches to address technology-related vision challenges.
Robert Newkirk
Optometrist
Dr. Newkirk offers 40+ years of contact lens fitting experience and surgical co-management expertise. His background in radiological technology enhances his approach to ocular health assessment and treatment planning for complex cases.
Jade Brunsvold
Optometrist
Joining in 2024, Dr. Brunsvold specializes in dry eye management and myopia control. A residency-trained ocular disease specialist, she combines advanced clinical skills with community-focused care while maintaining active volunteer involvement.
Questions
What services does Central Montana Eyecare offer?
We provide comprehensive eye exams, eyewear selection, contact lens fittings, specialty vision care, and surgical co-management using advanced diagnostic technology.
Do you offer pediatric eye exams?
Yes, we provide infant vision assessments through the InfantSEE program and comprehensive eye exams for children of all ages.
What technology do you use for eye exams?
We utilize electronic refraction systems and Keratograph 5M technology for precise digital vision testing and advanced dry eye analysis.
Are your doctors board-certified?
All our optometrists hold board certification from the American Board of Optometry with decades of combined professional experience.
How do I schedule an appointment?
Call us at (406) 453-1900 during business hours or visit our website to request an appointment with our Great Falls eye care team.