We, at Whidbey Vision Care, are a collection of unique, reliable and dedicated professionals who desire to work together to provide legendary health care to our patients. We pledge to educate and exceed our patients’ expectations; to fulfill our patients’ needs; and to create a lasting relationship where our patients will return and recommend our office to others without reservation.

Our Doctors

The physicians at Whidbey Vision Care strive to keep abreast of the latest treatments and diagnostic technology in ocular disease management.  They are not your ordinary optometrists.  Yes, they perform routine vision exams, providing patients with their glasses and contact lens prescriptions, but they also diagnose and treat a host of ocular diseases.  With an aging population, our doctors see many patients on a regular basis who have diabetes, hypertension, cataracts, glaucoma and macular degeneration.  For those patients who have special needs beyond the scope of our practice, we co-manage with several specialist to provide you the best ocular care available.

Chris Gaustad, OD

Dr. Gaustad has been a practicing Optometrist since 1984.  He comes to Whidbey Island from Fairfield, California, where he had a private practice for ten years.  He purchased the Whidbey Vision Care practice in 1996 and has enjoyed life here on Whidbey ever since. 

Dr. Gaustad specializes in ocular disease diagnosis and management, as well as low vision.  He did post graduate level work at the University of Berkeley School of Optometry in Treatment Management of Ocular Disease/Therapeutics after obtaining his Doctorate of Optometry in 1983 from the Southern California College of Optometry.  He received his BA in Molecular Biology at San Jose State University.

When he isn’t working, Dr. Gaustad enjoys cooking.  He and his wife are members of the South Whidbey Gourmet Club.  He is also an active Rotarian and member of the Oak Harbor Chamber of Commerce.

Kelly Larsen, OD

A Wyoming native, Dr. Kelly Larsen received a Bachelor of Science, graduating Summa cum Laude, from Eastern Washington University.  In 2005, she graduated with distinction from Pacific University College of Optometry with her Doctorate of Optometry and was the class valedictorian.

After completing her Doctorate, Dr. Larsen completed advanced residency training in the diagnosis and treatment of geriatric disease at the Spokane VA Medical Center.  This provided her with a unique opportunity to expand her knowledge base and gain valuable clinical skills.  She has a special interest in disease diagnosis and management and enjoys working with the geriatric population.

Since joining the Whidbey Vision Care team in June of 2006, Dr. Larsen earned a fellowship from the American Academy of Optometry.

Dr. Larsen resides in Coupeville with her husband and their young daughter.  They are expecting another child in mid August.

 
Justin Wright, OD

Dr. Justin Wright grew up in Layton, Utah.  He earned is Doctorate of Optometry, graduating with distinction, in May of 2007, from Pacific University.  He completed his undergraduate degree, a Bachelors of Science in Exercise and Sports Science, at the University of Utah.

Dr. Wright joined the Whidbey Vision Care team the summer of 2007.  He has a special interest in pediatric optometry and has been involved in many opportunities working with children including completing a specialty internship rotation in strabismus and amblyopia and participating in the Opening Eyes: Special Olympics Vision Screening program in June of 2005 and 2006.  He was also an educational presenter from 1999 through 2003 at the University of Utah/NASA program entitled “Your Body in Space,” providing demonstrations to children in grades 4 through 6 about science, space and the human body. 

Dr. Wright lives in Oak Harbor with his wife and three children.  As a family, they enjoy church activities and exploring the many outdoor opportunities the Pacific Northwest has to offer.