Comprehensive optometry and eye health care — delivered with warmth and precision for over 80 years. Dr. Wayne Mutter and Dr. Mark Mutter welcome you.
From annual eye exams to complex care — our doctors bring decades of expertise and genuine concern to every patient visit.
Book a VisitFull vision and eye health evaluations — checking for refractive errors, eye diseases, and overall ocular wellness. Recommended annually for every age.
Schedule yours →On-site full-service optical shop with a wide selection of frames and contact lenses. Precise fittings and same-day adjustments available.
Shop frames →Early detection and ongoing management of glaucoma using advanced pressure monitoring and imaging. Protecting your peripheral vision for life.
Learn more →Expert cataract evaluation and co-management. We coordinate your care with trusted surgical partners to ensure smooth, vision-restoring outcomes.
Get evaluated →Caring, child-friendly exams from infancy through teens. We catch and treat amblyopia, strabismus, and refractive errors before they affect learning.
Book for your child →Monitoring and management of AMD and diabetic eye disease. Regular imaging lets us detect changes early and keep central vision protected.
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Rocky Mountain Eye Center has called Missoula home since 1945. Through decades of change in medicine and technology, one thing has remained constant — a genuine commitment to the vision and eye health of every patient who walks through our door.
Dr. Wayne Mutter and Dr. Mark Mutter lead a practice built on relationships, not throughput. Our patients know our doctors by name, and our doctors know theirs. That continuity of care is what keeps Missoulians returning generation after generation — and what earns us a 4.95-star rating from our patients.
Drs. Wayne and Mark Mutter bring deep clinical expertise and a genuine love of Missoula — and its people — to every patient encounter.
Raised in Virginia and trained at Kentucky College of Optometry, Dr. Wayne Mutter brought his love of the outdoors and patient-first philosophy to Montana. He has built a lifetime of care for Missoula families.
Dr. Mark Mutter continues the Mutter tradition of thorough, compassionate eye care at Rocky Mountain Eye Center. His expertise spans comprehensive exams, contact lens fittings, and ocular disease management.
Ready to make Rocky Mountain Eye Center your eye care home? We welcome patients of all ages.
Book NowConveniently located on West Kent Avenue. Ample parking available. We serve patients from across western Montana.
700 W Kent Ave
Missoula, MT 59801
Mon–Fri: 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Saturday & Sunday: Closed
Rocky Mountain Eye Center has been the eye care destination for Missoula and surrounding communities for over 80 years. Whether you're a longtime patient or visiting for the first time, our team is ready to help.
Fill the form and our team will confirm your slot promptly. For urgent eye concerns, please call us directly — we reserve same-day slots for emergencies.
Yes — Rocky Mountain Eye Center warmly welcomes new patients of all ages. Call us at (406) 541-3937 or use the appointment form above to schedule your first visit.
Most adults should have a comprehensive eye exam every one to two years. If you have diabetes, glaucoma risk, or a history of eye conditions, annual exams are recommended. Children should be seen at 6 months, 3 years, and before starting school — then annually throughout school years.
Rocky Mountain Eye Center works with many major insurance plans. Please call us at (406) 541-3937 before your appointment so our team can verify your coverage and answer any billing questions.
Yes. We reserve appointment slots for urgent eye care — sudden vision changes, eye pain, foreign body, or suspected eye infections. Call us first thing in the morning at (406) 541-3937 and our team will do their best to see you the same day.
Please bring a valid photo ID, your insurance card, a list of current medications, and any existing eyeglasses or contact lens prescriptions. If you wear contacts, bring your current lenses or the box with the prescription information.
Yes — we operate a full-service on-site optical shop with a wide selection of frames, lenses, and contact lens brands. Our opticians can help you find the right fit for your style, lifestyle, and prescription after your exam.
Cataracts develop gradually. If you notice cloudy or blurred vision, increased glare from headlights or sunlight, fading colors, or difficulty reading even with glasses, it may be time for an evaluation. Our doctors will assess the stage of your cataract and advise on the best next steps.