Zacharia Nayer, M.D.
Practice: Azul Vision
Specialty: Ophthalmology
Office locations: Encinitas, Oceanside
Dr. Zacharia Nayer, M.D., is a Columbia- and UCSD-trained cataract and glaucoma surgeon serving the San Diego area. He earned his undergraduate degree in three years at the University of Virginia as an Echols Scholar and received his medical degree from George Washington University, where he was elected to Alpha Omega Alpha and the Gold Humanism Honor Societies. He completed his residency at Columbia University and fellowship at UC San Diego.
Dr. Zacharia Nayer, M.D., is a Columbia- and UCSD-trained cataract and glaucoma surgeon serving the San Diego area. He earned his undergraduate degree in three years at the University of Virginia as an Echols Scholar and received his medical degree from George Washington University, where he was elected to Alpha Omega Alpha and the Gold Humanism Honor Societies. He completed his residency at Columbia University and fellowship at UC San Diego.
Encinitas
Unit 100
Encinitas, CA 92024
Oceanside
Oceanside, CA 92056
Dr. Zacharia Nayer, M.D.,is a Columbia and UCSD trained cataract and glaucoma surgeon serving the San Diego area. Dr. Nayer's treatment philosophy is to treat every patient as if they were a family member, emphasizing shared decision making and empowering patients with knowledge about their medical conditions and treatment options.
He completed his undergraduate degree in three years at the University of Virginia as an Echols Scholar. He went to medical school at George Washington University School of Medicine and Health Sciences in Washington D.C. and was elected to the prestigious Alpha Omega Alpha and Gold Humanism Honor Societies. He did his ophthalmology residency at Columbia University, Harkness Eye Institute and his glaucoma fellowship at UC San Diego Shiley Eye Institute.
Outside of work, Dr. Nayer enjoys playing tennis, basketball, and watching the NBA. He is a loyal Washington Wizards fan.

Very professional.
Very good doctor
He is the warmest and welcoming doctor I’ve meet in a long time. He made my cataract surgery experience comfortable and I trusted him with my eyes!
Very kind
DR. Nayer is the best!!!
Azul Vision with Dr Nayer provided excellent care. The staff were both friendly and professional. Easy to get to location. I would highly recommend Dr Nayer and Azul Vision to my family and friends.
Dr. Nayer did an outstanding job in diagnosing and treating my glaucoma.
I am a (Ret.) Deputy Fire Chief and my colleague lost his eye many years from an accident. That incident really hit me for always taking care of your eyes. Dr. Nayer can provide the best and professional support!
Thank you
Dr. Nayer was very professional and explained everything to me.