Dr. Collins, passionate about everything eyes, marries his college sweetheart, a teacher, a painter, and passionate about everything artistic. In 1997, they combine their passions into a novel idea at the time…a high-end boutique defined by the world’s most esteemed collections of hand-crafted European artisans and a state-of-the-art eye clinic together under one roof.

In collaboration with architect Bill Scott of Seattle Childrens’ Theater acclaim, they accomplished just that . . . . . .And Optix was born. A gallery-like feel of artfully displayed frames where unique, chic, innovative, and timeless looks sit side by side on floating glass shelves.

A sophisticated yet casual atmosphere perfect for browsing to your heart’s content or enlisting one of our experts to help you find that perfect frame, a 12-ft high mirror for catching one’s image, and subtle and unusual features abounding down to Optix’s own private label reserve Merlot, a gift to each patient referring friends and family. Both Dr. Collins and Ellen’s approachable personalities set the tone for a welcoming and fun venue.