Our Doctors

Dr. Ben Palmer believes great eye care goes beyond simply determining an eyeglass prescription. His approach focuses on understanding each patient’s individual visual needs, detecting eye disease as early as possible, and helping patients make informed decisions about their eye health and vision.

Dr. Ben Palmer believes great eye care goes beyond simply determining an eyeglass prescription. His approach focuses on understanding each patient’s individual visual needs, detecting eye disease as early as possible, and helping patients make informed decisions about their eye health and vision.

Dr. Palmer earned his bachelor’s degree in biology from Cal Poly, San Luis Obispo, before receiving his Doctor of Optometry degree from Pacific University College of Optometry in 2009. After returning to the Central Coast, he began practicing in Nipomo in 2011.

At Nipomo Optometry, Dr. Palmer has a particular interest in preventative eye care, early detection and management of eye disease, dry eye disease, and customized vision correction with advanced eyeglass and contact lens technologies. He believes strongly in patient education and takes the time to explain examination findings, treatment options, and new technologies so patients can make informed choices about their care.

Dr. Palmer is a member of the American Optometric Association and California Optometric Association and has served as president of the Tri-County Optometric Association.

Outside the office, Dr. Palmer enjoys an active Central Coast lifestyle. A former collegiate swimmer at Cal Poly, he continues to swim and is an avid surfer. Most importantly, he enjoys spending time with his wife and kids.
Dr. Palmer and the team at Nipomo Optometry look forward to helping patients protect their eye health and achieve their best possible vision for years to come.

Dr. Kenneth Peterson brings more than 30 years of optometric experience caring for patients on the Central Coast. His approach emphasizes comprehensive eye care, early detection of eye disease, and helping patients maintain healthy vision throughout their lives.

Dr. Peterson earned his bachelor’s degree in biology from Fresno State University before receiving his Doctor of Optometry degree from the UC Berkeley School of Optometry in 1992. His clinical experience includes comprehensive family eye care and the diagnosis and management of conditions such as cataracts, glaucoma, macular degeneration, dry eye disease, and ocular allergies.

Outside the office, Dr. Peterson enjoys cooking, volunteering at his church, following college sports, and spending time with his family.

Dr. Peterson sees patients at Nipomo Optometry on Mondays and looks forward to providing thoughtful, experienced eye care to our patients.