SANTA YNEZ VALLEY
Better Vision for a Better Life

Dr. Bowin received his Bachelor of Science in Biochemistry from California Polytechnic State University in San Luis Obispo, California, and a Doctor of Optometry from Arizona College of Optometry in Glendale, Arizona, with a focus in Ocular Disease. He attended Midwestern University in Glendale, Arizona.

He completed his training with externships at Community Health Centers of the Central Coast, White River Junction VA Medical Center in Vermont, and Eye Centers of South Florida. He was inducted into the Gold Key Honor Society in his third year of school. This award is presented to students who exemplified outstanding leadership and service to the Optometric profession and is limited to the top 10% of students from each class. He was also elected class president and president of the Private Practice Club.

Dr. Bowin has also provided charity work for various causes related to eye care in underserved areas, including Mexico, Arizona, and Guatemala. Dr. Bowin and his wife are natives of San Luis Obispo County and are excited to serve the Central Coast community. They enjoy heading to the beach, hiking, golfing, and everything the Santa Ynez Valley has to offer.

Dr. Nelson received his undergraduate B.S. in Vision Science in 1988 and Doctor of Optometry (OD) in 1990 from Pacific University. He holds a California Therapeutic License with Glaucoma Certification and an Oregon Advanced Therapeutics with Injections License.

He served as an optometrist and Flight Commander in the U.S. Air Force for over 20 years, winning USAF Space Command's "Optometrist of the Year" Award 4 times, and training over 100 optometry graduate interns.

Dr. Nelson has provided humanitarian eye care for over 1,500 patients in remote corners of the world. He has lived on the Central Coast for 8 years and enjoys the many activities it has to offer.

Using the latest in laser and surgical techniques, Dr. Zarnegar specializes in Laser-Assisted Cataract Surgery (LACS), pterygium and eyelid plastic surgery as well as vision correction surgery including Custom LASIK, Implantable Collamer Lens (ICL) and other intraocular lens implants. Dr. Zarnegar has been providing comprehensive surgical eye care, including glaucoma, to Central Coast residents since 1996.

Dr. Zarnegar received his Medical Doctor degree from St. Louis University, where he also completed his residency in ophthalmology. He earned his Bachelor of Science degree from Santa Clara University, and pursued post-graduate studies in biology at San Jose State and Stanford universities. Dr. Zarnegar serves as an adjunct Professor of Ophthalmology at Touro University College of Medicine where he teaches medical students. He also directs the ophthalmology training program for family practice residents at Dignity Health's Marian Regional Medical Center.

Dedicated to the eye care profession, Dr. Zarnegar is an active Fellow of the American Academy of Ophthalmology and a member of the American Society of Cataract and Refractive Surgery. Always staying current with medical advancements and technology, each year Dr. Zarnegar teaches many Central Coast optometrists about eye diseases and new advancements in eye care. He continues to participate in FDA clinical studies in order to advance the field of ophthalmology and to bring cutting edge medical and surgical technology to the Central Coast.

Dr. Zarnegar and his family enjoy living on the Central Coast, and play a vibrant and active role in their community.