Brett G. Bence, OD, FAAO

Brett G. Bence, OD, FAAO joined the clinical staff at Northwest Eye Surgeons in January 1988, becoming a partner in 2003. He provides medical and glaucoma consultations and treatment, pre- and post-operative patient care, and facilitates our continuing medical education programs. Dr. Bence is board certified by the American Board of Optometry, and is a Distinguished Fellow of the National Academies of Practice. He has presented over 200 lectures, research papers, and posters. He was president of the American Academy of Optometry for 2015-2016 and past president of the Optometric Physicians of Washington. He enjoys exploring Pacific Northwest trails, biographies on US presidents, enjoys the challenge of the STP bike ride,  and working vacations on the Nebraska family farms.

Education and Training

University of Houston, College of Optometry; OD, Magna Cum Laude

Previous Experience

Dr. Bence worked at the Naval Regional Medical Center in San Diego and the Virginia Mason Medical Center in Seattle. He also served as an adjunct professor at Pacific University and University of Houston Colleges of Optometry.

Professional Memberships

• Fellow of the American Academy of Optometry
• American Optometric Association
• Optometric Physicians of Washington
• Optometric Glaucoma Society

“Our doctors and staff strive to enhance the quality of our patients’ lives by providing uncompromising medical and surgical eye care. The greatest reward is providing individual attention and care for our patients.”