Vision Statement
We strive to transform the face of patient education in eye care to help patients understand the role of the eyes as windows to the body. We desire to create a network of open communication with other health care providers to ensure patients are receiving the care they need for their whole selves. Patient well-being coupled with patient understanding is the ultimate goal.
Who We Are
Dr. Haley Owens
Dr. Haley Owens was born and raised in Deer Lodge and is thrilled to be back serving the local community. She graduated from PCHS in 2008 and went on to get a Bachelor’s Degree in Psychology from Whitworth University in Spokane, Washington. She attended Optometry School at Pacific University in Forest Grove, Oregon where she received her Doctorate of Optometry in 2016. She has spent the past four years caring for patients at multiple eye clinics in the Missoula area while working on plans for her dream practice here in Deer Lodge. Dr. Owens loves helping patients of all ages better understand how their eyes work and she is always up for tackling a challenging contact lens fit. She has participated in eye care service trips to Romania and Tanzania and hopes to continue serving those in need locally and abroad throughout her career. In her free time, Dr. Owens enjoys spending time with her family, sports, traveling, playing with her cat Willie, exploring Montana, and cheering on the Green Bay Packers.
Staff
Carrie Harris - Patient Care Coordinator/Optician
Carrie was born and raised in Deer Lodge surrounded by family and has many years of experience working in the medical field as a veterinary assistant and a dental assistant. She and her husband Kenny have 3 kids - Nickia, Jovian, and Everlee, 2 dogs - Opie and Corso, and a cat - Link. Carrie loves Deer Lodge because it's a small, safe, friendly place to raise her family where everyone knows everyone. In her spare time she enjoys camping, reading, cooking, and spending time with her family.
Colleen Owens - Business Manager/Community Outreach Coordinator
Colleen was born and raised in Deer Lodge and is the proud mom of Dr. Owens. She is excited to be a part of the team bringing her daughter's dream and vision to fruition. Colleen has a degree in Early Childhood Education from MSU and owned and taught preschool for 26 years. She has been married to her husband Neil for 39 years and is the bookkeeper and office manager for their carpentry and rental property businesses. She loves the small town atmosphere of Deer Lodge where the people care so much about each other and has found it to be a great place to raise a family. In her spare time she enjoys hiking, photography, baking, gardening, and spending time with her family - husband Neil, daughter Haley, son Koby, and golden doodle Breely.