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Michael M. Monson, O.D. graduated from the Southern College of Optometry (Memphis, TN) in May of 2004. He was one of the top graduates in the nation. He received the Presidential scholarship and graduated Magna Cum Laude. He was elected to Beta Sigma Kappa, an international optometric honor society. He received awards for both clinical and academic achievements. He won a national contest evaluating diagnostic skills.

His training included an externship at the Albuquerque VA Hospital and rotations in a contact lens practice. He is a member of the American Optometric Association (A.O.A.) and holds membership in the Contact Lens and Low Vision Rehabilitation sections of the A.O.A. He has experience treating ocular disease and providing personalized eye care. He also provides care for patients who have experienced visual symptoms following brain injuries. He consistently provides thorough and complete exams.

Doctor Monson is involved in the Butte Exchange Club, Boy Scouts, and is a member of Butte’s Chamber of Commerce. Doctor Monson enjoys many outdoor activities including camping, fishing, hunting, skiing, canoeing, and biking. He enjoys spending time with his family.

Dr. Cody Blom was born and raised in Butte, Montana, where he grew up and graduated high school as a valedictorian of his class. He then attended Montana State University and graduated in 2014 with his Bachelor’s Degree in Cell Biology and Neuroscience. Dr. Blom started his optometric journey as an optometric technician during his time at Montana State University and quickly developed a passion for optometry and vision therapy and went on to attend Pacific University College of Optometry in Forest Grove, OR. His clinical training included externships at the San Diego Naval Medical Center, Cheyenne VA Hospital, a pediatrics/vision therapy specialty rotation at Pacific University, and also time at a private practice in Colorado. He received his doctorate in the spring of 2020.

While attending Pacific, Dr. Blom was vice-president of his class and was awarded the Paul Kohl Award for Excellence and Passion in the Area of Pediatrics and Binocular Vision and also the College of Optometrists in Vision Development Award.

Dr. Blom is thrilled to return to Montana to share his passion and expertise for optometry, vision therapy, and sports vision with wonderful people of Butte and the surrounding area. When Dr. Blom is away from the office, you can find him at the hockey rink or in the mountains.