About Us

Doctors

Roland K. Monson, O.D., F.A.A.O.

Dr. Roland K. Monson has been one of the most prominent optometrists and contact lens specialists in the state of Utah over the past 30 years. Dr. Monson grew up in Idaho and is a graduate of Brigham Young University as well as Pacific University, College optometry in Forest Grove Oregon. At Pacific University, he did research in neurology in the area of Visually Evoke Cortical Responses. Academically, he was nominated to Beta Sigma Kappa honorary fraternity for academic excellence. While receiving his training in optometry, he entered the United States Army and served at Brooke Army Medical Center in San Antonio, Texas and Womack Army Hospital at Fort Bragg North Carolina. While there, he served as Chief of Optometry Services, and instructed in the Family Practice Medical Residency Program and Pediatric Medical Residency Program and Chief the Contact Lens Clinic. In the Contact Lens Clinic, he provided specialized treatment for keratoconus, astigmatism, prosthetic eyes and custom painted contact lenses for eyes of military personnel injured in Vietnam.

In 1976, Dr. Monson established and has been director of the Eye Clinic and Contact Lens Center of Utah Valley in Orem Utah (1982 it was moved to Provo Utah). His eye care practice grew rapidly and has been one of the largest optometric practices and contact lens centers in Utah. Dr. Monson receives referrals from throughout the Intermountain West and sees patients nationally and internationally. While practicing in Utah, Dr. Monson has cared for not only a wide variety of contact lens patients with the most sophisticated lens designs and materials available, but has done research into contact lens materials and procedures.

Currently, his practice includes not only contact lens services but a wide range of medical eyecare services and medical eye disease treatments. He provides services for patients with cataracts, glaucoma, macular degeneration and many other eye disease problems. He is also very involved in pre and post-LASIK refractive surgery.

During his years in Utah, Dr. Monson has served twice as president of the Utah Optometric Association, and has held all other Association leadership positions. He has served as Chairman of the Utah State Board of Examiners for Optometry, and has served on many national advisory committees for the American Regulatory Board Organization and National Board of Examiners in Optometry including the chairman of the Oversight Committee for National Boards. He is certified as a Fellow of the American Academy of Optometry.

Dr. Monson and his wife Susan Loveridge are the parents of four children, Laura Finnegan of St. Charles Missouri, Catherine Ellis of Houston, Texas, Bryan Monson, M.D. of Boston, Massachusetts, and Matthew Monson of Toledo, Ohio.

Todd J. Lewis, O.D., F.A.A.O.

Since 2000, Dr. Todd J. Lewis has been in private practice at the Eye Clinic and Contact Lens Center of Utah Valley, and serves as clinic director and supervisor of the Optometric Internship Program. Dr. Lewis grew up in Utah County, and attended Brigham Young University, graduating in 1995 with a Bachelors of Science degree in Zoology. While at BYU, he authored a research paper entitled Refractive Surgery, which investigated emerging laser refractive techniques, including Photo Refractive Keratectomy, the precursor to LASIK, and was subsequently published in Insight. He then attended the Southern College of Optometry in Memphis Tennessee and graduated cum laude in 1999 with his Doctorate of Optometry, and is a member of Beta Sigma Kappa for academic excellence. While at Southern College of Optometry, he was appointed as one of the few Student Ambassadors to represent the ideals of the college, and to assist with recruiting of qualified students. Dr. Lewis was then accepted into the residency program at the Eye Institute of Utah, where he supervised and trained interns from optometry schools across the country. While at the Eye Institute, he also gained expertise in ocular pathology and all types of pre and post surgical eye care, with special emphasis on LASIK. He currently holds appointment as adjunct assistant professor of optometry at the Missouri College of Optometry, and frequently is a guest lecturer at BYU.

In the summer of 2000, Dr. Lewis joined Dr. Roland K. Monson, at the Eye Clinic and Contact Lens Center in Provo, Utah where he is full partner in the practice. In that time he has become a preeminent eye care provider and is known throughout the United States. Dr. Lewis enjoys working with all types of patients, from pediatric to geriatric. Dr. Lewis and his staff take the time to make sure that children having their first eye exam have a great experience. He has keen interest is working with patients with complicated and hard-to-fit contact lenses due to astigmatism, keratoconus, trauma, refractive surgery or dry eye. His practice also includes working with patients who struggle with systemic diseases which can affect their eyes, including diabetes, high blood pressure, allergies and autoimmune diseases. He likewise provides service and education for patients who desire to correct their vision with LASIK, PRK, or intraocular contact lenses. Additionally, he cares for patients with glaucoma, cataracts, macular degeneration, eye injury, eye infection, and many other eye problems.

Dr. Lewis also speaks fluent Spanish, and enjoys working with people from all over the world. He has served on several humanitarian missions to Costa Rica and Mexico providing eye care through the Lyons Club, Red Cross and Volunteer Optometric Service to Humanity.

When not in the office working with patients, Dr. Lewis enjoys spending time with his wife Angie and daughter Ashley. He enjoys coaching his daughter's athletic teams, working as an advisor with community youth organizations, and finding new restaurants with his wife.

Optician

Craig R. Dunford, A.B.O.C

In 1970, Craig began learning the optical trade at Vista Optical in Provo, Utah, where he worked alongside highly professional mentors perfecting his optician skills. After 8 years, he then transferred to Benson Optical in the Village Green. Craig was recognized for his outstanding efforts in sales, earning both the Top Regional and Top National Performer Awards during the 10 years at Benson Optical. In 1988, Craig was approached by Dr. Monson with an opportunity to open an optical store in his private practice located in CottonTree Square. Just five short days later, the store was up and running fully stocked and ready for customers. Over the past 22 years, the store and practice alike have been extremely successful, establishing life-long customers and friends.

In addition to being a member of the American Board of Opticianry Certification, Craig is also affiliated with the National Academy of Opticianry. Utah has no licensing requirements, but with the A.B.O.C, he is qualified to work in any state in the country.

Craig takes pride in his unrivaled ability to do whatever it takes to get customers and their broken glasses back on the road. He also has quite the knack for finding the perfect frame with the right fit, color, and size for any individual. With 30 years experience in Community Theatre, and 40 total years of working in the optical industry, its no wonder that he's always making a "spectical" of himself here at CottonTree Optical.