Dr. Sahar Zokaeim: Doctor of Optometry (O.D.)

After volunteering at a neuro-rehabilitative post-trauma center in Israel, Dr. Z realized that her passion lies in helping revitalize peoples’ eyesight. “Once I understood how intricate of an organ the eyes are, I knew I had found my calling. They are the antennas that help us explore our world.”

She then matriculated on to Western University of Health Sciences, where she received her Doctorate degree in Optometry at the age of 23. During her graduate training, Dr. Z also served as a research associate. Her research was presented at the Association for Research in Vision and Ophthalmology in 2012.

The doctor’s areas of emphasis in her graduate studies included vision therapy and neuro-rehabilitative training. She completed an internship with Dr. Barry Leonard and Associates in Panorama City, California where she was trained in specialty contact lens fittings. Dr. Z received ocular disease training with the distinguished surgeons of the notable retina group, Orange County Retina.

Dr. Zokaeim is passionate about serving her community both professionally and on a personal level. During her education, she was an active member of many organizations dedicated to raising awareness of eye health in underserved areas.

Today, she participates as a volunteer for OneSight and Angels for Sight, providing eye care for underprivileged populations. Dr. Z remains active in her local community, as president of YJS, an organization that provides a platform to promote young professionals to give back to their society. She also contributes her time as a mentor for interns who have shadowed her in office and are interested in the practice of medicine.

A resident of Calabasas, Dr. Z enjoys cooking all cuisines, enjoying the exotic flavors found in Moroccan, Persian, Indian, and Thai dishes. That said, she is known far and wide for her spectacular potato salad.

The doctor speaks English, Spanish, Farsi, and Hebrew.