Dr. Kurt Blades and Dr. Michelle Botner serve the Whitefish community and surrounding area in all aspects of eye health and vision care with compassion and outstanding service. They strive to meet and exceed the eye care needs of all -  from infant to golden ages. The goal of the Whitefish Eye Center is to provide each patient an experience worthy of your trust and referral.

Dr. Blades attended Montana State University for his undergraduate work and received his doctorate with honors in Optometry from Pacific University College of Optometry. 

Dr. Blades grew up in the Flathead Valley and in his free time enjoys following and supporting local sports teams, biking, hiking, skiing and being an active member of the community.

Dr. Michelle Botner received her Bachelor of Science from the University of South Dakota while on a swim scholarship and her Doctorate of Optometry from Pacific University College. She has been practicing Optometry in the Flathead Valley since 2010. Dr. Botner is a North Dakota native and is happy to be working and playing in Montana. In her free time she enjoys coaching the local swim team and enjoying the great outdoors with her family.

Dr. Abretia Olson was born and raised in our beautiful Flathead Valley. She attended the University of Montana receiving a Bachelor of Science in Health and Human Performance. She then received her Doctorate of Optometry from Arizona College of Optometry at Midwestern University in Glendale, Arizona. Dr. Olson received extensive training in dry eye treatment and management at Bowden Eye Center in Jacksonville, Florida. She is glad to be back providing care to her home community and to serve all of your eye care needs. 

Monday - Friday: 9AM to 5PM
Saturday: 9AM to 12PM
Sunday: Closed