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About Us

Our Eye Clinic

Capitol Hill Vision is here to care for all of your vision needs. We handle everything from comprehensive  eye exams and hard-to-fit contact lenses to eye emergencies, infections, and management/ treatment of eye diseases, including glaucoma, macular degeneration, and dry eyes.  Our providers also offer IPL treatments and co-management of eye surgeries such as cataract removal and LASIK.

Your Alternative to Corporate Mediocrity

We want you healthy, seeing your sharpest, and looking your best in our  unique, high-quality eyewear. We proudly support independent eyeglass makers, with a particular focus on glasses made in Europe and Japan.

Our Doctors

Eye care professionals specialize in understanding how the human eye really works, as well as diseases and conditions that affect your vision – many of which do not have obvious symptoms. 

Our  optometric physicians adeptly  explain the results of your eye exam, home-in on  your options, and listen to your eye care needs. They are happy to make recommendations, using evidence-based professional judgment. Because maintaining good eye health is an ongoing partnership, we encourage you to ask questions and share your health information, which could be vital to monitoring, diagnosing, and treating potential vision/medical problems.

Brett Llewellyn, O.D.

Dr. Llewellyn earned his Bachelors's in Biological Science from Michigan State University. Soon after that Dr. Llewellyn attended the University of California at Berkeley earning his Doctorate of Optometry. He established his private practice in 2001 from scratch, where he is currently seeing patients.

When not helping his patients see, he enjoys hiking in the mountains, sailing, playing/writing music in a band, and traveling. Dr. Llewellyn currently sees patients on Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Fridays, and Saturdays.

Michael Bernardi, O.D.

Dr. Bernardi graduated with a Bachelor of Science degree in Biochemistry and Cell Biology at the University of California, San Diego, followed by earning his Doctor of Optometry degree from the University of California, Berkeley School of Optometry.

In his spare time Dr. Bernardi enjoys trying new cafes and restaurants, cooking, and getting out into nature. He currently sees patients on Wednesdays and Thursdays.

Community Outreach & Charity Initiatives

At Capitol Hill Vision, we believe strongly in giving back to the community.


Outreach programs represent an opportunity to show the community the level of commitment our optometrists have to their neighborhood. The staff also plays an important role in community outreach. Our office participates in the following:

Optometry Giving Sight - eye care services and solutions for adults and children in need

Millionaire Club – eye care for the Seattle area homeless

Lions Club – eyeglass recycling program

American Optometric Association

Washington Association of Optometric Physicians