406-755-5910
580 N Meridian Rd, Kalispell, MT 59901
About Us
At the Vision Clinic we are committed to providing individual comprehensive medical and vision eye care in a friendly, caring environment.
We have frames and lenses for all budgets. We think it's important that our patient's know all of the lenses we prescribe are fabricated in Montana in optical labs in Helena and Billings.
We currently use state of the art equipment and highly trained staff to make our examination procedures as efficient and comprehensive as possible. Unlike many practices, we provide ultra wide field retinal scans and cross sectional scans of the retina at no extra charge as a part of our comprehensive examinations. This allows us to involve every patient in their own care and provide continuity of care between every exam and each doctor.
Our Story
Over 100 years of service! Dr. Fred Keller opened his optometry practice in 1923. Not only was he the first optometrist to practice between the cities of Great Falls and Spokane, but he was also the mayor of Kalispell.
In 1952, Dr. Chauncey Smith joined Dr. Keller and practiced until 1971. The practice was then sold to Dr. Donald Alzner, who rapidly grew the clinic with his patient-centered attitude and willingness to fit the newly developed soft contact lenses of the day. In 1991, Dr. Stan Smith joined Dr. Alzner and expanded the medical side of the practice. When Dr. Alzner retired in 2002, Dr. Nick Chamberlain partnered with Dr. Smith, and The Vision Clinic evolved to provide not only comprehensive vision care but also advanced medical eye care. With a continued commitment to patient-first care, Dr. Kyle Smalley joined the clinic in 2016.
In 2019, we joined forces with Dr. Doug Dolan and Dr. Todd Erickson, who graciously became part of The Vision Clinic. Helena native Dr. Wyatt Eckert joined the team in 2022. Over the past year, The Vision Clinic has seen significant transitions, as Drs. Doug Dolan, Todd Erickson, and Stan Smith all retired after decades of dedicated service to our patients and community. Their commitment to excellence, compassionate care, and mentorship have left a lasting legacy, and we are deeply grateful for the impact they have made. With their retirements, we were excited to welcome Drs. Wyatt Smith and Kourtney Eaton to our team, ensuring that our tradition of outstanding patient care continues.
As we move forward, The Vision Clinic remains dedicated to providing top-tier eye care, embracing the latest advancements in optometry, and upholding our tradition of patient-focused service. With over 100 years of history in the Flathead Valley, we are proud to continue growing with our community and ensuring exceptional vision and eye health for generations to come.
MEET OUR DOCTORS
Dr. Chamberlain grew up in Granbury, Texas. He did his undergraduate studies at University of Texas and completed his Doctorate of Optometry at University of Houston in 2002. Dr. Chamberlain has been with The Vision Clinic in Kalispell since 2002. When not working you can likely find him on the local hiking trails or snowboarding on Big Mountain. Dr. Chamberlain and his wife, Shannon, have 3 kids.
Nick Chamberlain, O.D.
Optometrist
Dr. Smalley is a Flathead Valley native from Columbia Falls. Dr. Smalley completed his undergraduate studies in Cell Biology and Neuroscience at Montana State University. He earned his Doctorate of Optometry from Pacific University College of Optometry in 2013. Dr. Smalley returned to the Flathead Valley to practice in 2013. When not looking at eyeballs you can find him fly fishing, running rivers, running, waterfowling, or skiing.
Kyle Smalley, O.D.
Optometrist
Dr. Eckert is from Helena, Montana and graduated from Capital High School. He went on to receive his bachelor's degree in biology and chemistry from Utah Tech University in St. George, UT. He earned his Doctor of Optometry degree from Pacific University College of Optometry in Forest Grove, Oregon in 2022. Dr. Eckert is excited to be back in Montana and loves to be outside fishing, hunting, kayaking, skiing and spending time with his wife Lauren and his dog Odin.
Wyatt Eckert, O.D.
Optometrist
Dr. Smith was born and raised in Kalispell, Montana and graduated from Flathead High School. He went on to earn a degree in Cell Biology and Neuroscience from Montana State University in Bozeman. He completed his optometric training at Pacific University in Forest Grove, Oregon in 2024. Dr. Smith loves to hike, fly fish, hunt, travel, and spend time with family, friends, and his fiancé when he is not seeing patients.
Wyatt Smith, O.D.
Optometrist
Dr. Eaton was born & raised in Longview, WA. After graduating from Mark Morris High School in Longview, she played Division 1 basketball and graduated with a BS in Psychology at the University of California, Davis. She then attended Pacific University College of Optometry, graduating in 2024. When not working, she enjoys hiking, working out, watching sports (die-hard Seattle sports fan), coaching, spending time with family, and trying out new breweries with her fiancé.
Kourtney Eaton, O.D.
Optometrist
