Patients throughout western and south-central North Dakota regularly make the trip to our Mandan office because they know they will be seen thoroughly, treated personally, and sent home with a clear plan. Whether someone comes in for a first pair of glasses or a follow-up for a chronic eye condition, our team ensures no concern goes unaddressed. Being worth the drive is something we take seriously.

A Full-Service Practice for Every Need

One of the greatest advantages of our practice for patients traveling long distances is the ability to address multiple needs in a single visit. We handle everything from routine vision screenings to the diagnosis and management of complex eye conditions — all under one roof. This matters enormously for families who simply cannot make multiple trips.

​​​​​​​Our comprehensive eye exams cover patients of all ages, and we also provide contact lens fittings, pediatric vision care, glaucoma monitoring, macular degeneration management, dry eye therapy, and more. When surgical referrals are needed, we coordinate directly with the appropriate specialists so our patients always have a clear path forward.

Dr. Danielle Dyke focuses on comprehensive family eye care and pediatric vision, Dr. Wayne Aberle brings deep knowledge in contact lenses, urgent care, and diabetic eye exams, and Dr. Brittany Schauer focuses on glaucoma treatment and macular degeneration management. Together, our team is equipped to serve patients at every stage of life with the depth and consistency that rural communities depend on.

Myopia Management for Children

Children across North Dakota face the same rising rates of nearsightedness as kids everywhere, and catching it early makes a meaningful difference in long-term outcomes. We offer dedicated myopia management services to help slow the progression of nearsightedness in children, using evidence-based approaches including the newly FDA-approved Essilor Stellest lenses. Rather than simply updating a prescription year after year, our goal is to actively manage the condition before it worsens.

For rural patients, one of the most pressing realities is having nowhere to turn when a vision emergency strikes. A sudden onset of flashes and floaters, a foreign object in the eye, or an abrupt change in vision demands prompt attention — not a wait in a general emergency room. Our team offers accessible emergency eye care and is set up to see urgent cases quickly, often the same day.

​​​​​​​When something feels wrong with your eyes, calling our office is the right first move. We can evaluate urgency, get you seen as fast as possible, and connect you with the right specialist when necessary. The fact that our doctors are personally reachable outside of standard hours is not a small thing — it is simply the way we have always operated and a reflection of how much we care about our patients.

Our office is located at 107 6th Ave. NW in Mandan, ND, just across the river from Bismarck. We have designed every aspect of the visit to make your time with us as smooth and thorough as possible. Our certified paraoptometric staff handles everything from insurance verification to frame selection so you can stay focused on your eye health. We are also proud members of the Vision Source network — North America’s premier network of independent optometrists — which gives us early access to leading diagnostic technology and treatment options. According to research from the Rural Health Information Hub, rural populations face significant gaps in access to vision care, which is exactly why having a trusted, full-service practice within reach is so valuable.

Vision Source Mandan has been caring for North Dakota families since 1950, and our team of doctors and staff brings the kind of experience and personal investment that only comes from decades of community-rooted practice. Dr. Schauer serves on the North Dakota Optometric Association board, Dr. Aberle returned to the region after years of practice in Chicago and Minneapolis, and Dr. Dyke is a Bismarck native who has remained deeply connected to her home state. You are not just another patient here — you are part of a legacy. Contact us today.