The Optometric Vision Center has over 50 years of practice experience with a long history of established and loyal patients. We have earned the trust of our patients in serving generations of families in the Lewiston/Clarkston valley, and surrounding communities. We cherish these long-lasting relationships.

We are ready to sell our practice and transition into retirement, allowing another Optometrist the opportunity to provide great eye care while making a good living. 

We practice full scope optometry four and a half days a week to all ages in a medically minded practice. Through the use of widefield imagery Optomap California RGB (June '24), Optovue OCT (Dec. '22), and Visual Field technology, we are able to treat and co-manage AMD, Glaucoma, Diabetes, Retinal Disease as well as Cataract and Refractive Surgery post-operative care. We have a well established co-management network that can help provide support as needed. We also treat patients with eye-related injuries and infections.

Our office features a frame selection with styles that appeal to men, women, and children. We also offer a variety of contact lens options. There are two exam lanes; one has a 20 foot lane and the other is wheelchair equipped.

The building is located on the corner of one of three main streets in Lewiston. It is across the street from a major shopping center as well as the local Social Security Office. Dr. Rietz is a long-time member of Vision Source which has many benefits for private practice Optometry. If you are interested in meaningful relationships, serving patients, and making a difference in patient’s lives, this is a perfect opportunity for you.

Lewiston, Idaho is located at the base of the Idaho panhandle. At 745 feet above sea level, it is the lowest elevation point in Idaho. Lewiston is the most inland seaport in the northwest and sits at the confluence of the Snake and Clearwater rivers. Lewiston is named for famed explorer Meriwether Lewis who passed through the region with William Clark, Sacajawea and the other members of the Corps of Discovery in the early 1800’s. The town of Clarkston, Washington is right across the Snake River.

Lewiston has a population of around 35,000 people. It is a hub for small towns and communities up to 80 miles away. With its moderate temperatures and distinctive four seasons, a variety of outdoor activities are possible year round, making Lewiston a wonderful place to raise a family. The region is famous for world-class fly and steelhead fishing and year-round golfing. Lewiston is close to hunting, camping, hiking, and climbing. A levee system along both sides of the river makes it easy to walk, jog or ride bikes much of the year. With two rivers nearby, water sport enthusiasts can quickly launch a boat or jet skis, and paddle boarding, kayaking and canoeing are also close at hand. For those who are more adventurous, whitewater rapids with class IV rapids are a short distance away in Hells Canyon on the Salmon River. Winter sports such as cross country skiing, snowshoeing, sledding, and snowmobiling are accessible in the nearby Waha and Blue Mountains.

Lewiston is home to Lewis-Clark State College. The new Lewiston High School was built in 2020 that includes a vocational complex. The Lewiston Civic Theater offers regular live musical and dramatic performances. The Nez Perce County Regional Airport has direct flights to and from Salt Lake City, Utah; Denver, Colorado; and Seattle, Washington. There are regular cruises from Lewiston to Astoria, Oregon that take passengers along the Snake and Columbia rivers.

Lewiston is home to the NAIA World Series baseball tournament, the Dogwood Festival, Hot August Nights (an annual classic car show), the Nez Perce County Fair, and many other community activities. The downtown area is home to locally owned businesses, many of which are located in historic buildings.

Major employers in the Lewis-Clark valley include St. Joseph Regional Medical Center, Clearwater Paper Corporation, Vista Outdoor, Schweitzer Engineering Laboratories, Lewiston No. 1 Independent School District, Regence Blue Shield of Idaho and Lewis-Clark State College. All of these employers offer health insurance as part of their employees’ benefit packages. Lewiston is a town that offers many services and activities with a small-town atmosphere.