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Welcome to Valley Vision Center
Your Optometrist in Lyman, WY

Call us at 307-787-6123 today.

Valley Vision Center began as Wortham Vision and Hearing, an Optometry & Audiology practice that was started in Bridger Valley in 1991 by Dr. Ross and Billie Wortham. In 2011 Dr. Travis Shelton, a native of the valley, continued the Optometric practice, and the practice took on the new name Valley Vision Center.

Valley Vision Center is a full service eye and vision care provider and will take both eye emergencies as well as scheduled appointments. People throughout bridger valley and surrounding areas come to Valley Vision Center because they know they will receive the personal attention and professional care that is our foundation. Dr. Shelton and his team are dedicated to keeping our patients comfortable and well-informed at all times. At Valley Vision Center, we will explain every exam, procedure, and answer all of our patient's questions. Additionally, at Valley Vision Center, we offer vision financing options and will work with vision insurance providers to ensure good eye health and vision care for all of our patients.

Mission Statement:

To provide the most thorough and comprehensive eye care available. We are committed to maximize and preserve the vision of each and every patient. We hold ourselves to the highest ethical standards, as well as the highest quality in services and products. We continue educating ourselves in order to remain at the technological forefront of our profession.

An experienced staff committed to the highest level of service continues today.

Travis Shelton
Lyman Optometrist | Valley Vision Center | 307-787-6123
106 S Main St.
Lyman, WY 82937

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  • Dr.
    Travis Shelton
    Doctor Travis Shelton performs comprehensive eye health exams, including exams for diabetes, macular degeneration, and cataracts. He evaluates the eyes for side effects caused by the long term use of medications. He fits irregular corneas with specially designed contact lenses. Doctor Shelton also treats a variety of eye injuries and infections and co-manages treatment with all of the best Ophthalmologists in our area.
  • Halee Walker

    Halee Walker, an employee since 1998, began her career following the completion of an Optometric Assistant training program. Her training and experience make her very knowledgeable in all aspects of the optometric field. Her skills range from triage, billing, optical, contact lens, surgery coordination, as well as being skilled in the use of special testing equipment. Halee was born and raised in Lyman, graduating with honors from Lyman High School in 1997. She enjoys the outdoors including hunting, camping and spending time with her family.

  • Mariah Covington

    Mariah Covington, joined the Valley Vision family early 2016. She is current a part time college student, pursuing a healthcare related major. Her husband and her moved to Bridger Valley right after getting married.

  • Brittany Hurdsman

    Brittany Hurdsman, joined the office in 2018. She does much of the lab work, such as ordering and dispensing your glasses and contacts. Brittany was born and raised here. She is a wife and mother of three.

  • Lyndee Johnson

    Lyndee Johnson, is our newest staff member, joining late 2018, and a joyful addition to our office. She likewise was born and raised here. She is also a wife and mother of three.

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Valley Vision Center

Monday:

9:00 am-5:00 pm

Tuesday:

9:00 am-5:00 pm

Wednesday:

9:00 am-7:00 pm

Thursday:

9:00 am-5:00 pm

Friday:

9:00 am-5:00 pm

Saturday:

Closed

Sunday:

Closed

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Reviews From Our Satisfied Patients

  • "Thanks you Travis! Noreen! Everyone!!!! I just am so pleased with my visit every time!!!! Thank you for everything!!! I left today with a smile on my face and happiness in my heart! xoxo"
    Shelley Jo Kovacich Graham
  • "They always give great service."
    Gary Noe