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About Us

     Bream Optometry has been serving the Santa Barbara county since 2001. Our office prides itself on a highly trained staff, advanced equipment, and exceptional Doctors.

 

The practice is owned and run by Dr. Cory Bream and is conveniently located inside the Goleta Costco, next to the optical center.  

 

Dr. Bream has work to establish an affordable and accessible service for all that is trusted by the Santa Barbara county county community and surrounding cities. 

Our Doctors 

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Dr. Cory Bream

Dr. Cory Bream has owned and operated Bream Optometry in Goleta since 2004 and in Oxnard since December of 2020.  Originally from Orange County, California, she graduated from Southern California College of Optometry in 1993 (renamed Marshall B Ketchum University).

 

Dr. Bream has invested in only the most efficient and advanced technology available in order to provide her patients with excellent care and fabulous diagnostic tools. Her mission is to serve the Ventura and Santa Barbara communities with the best eye care possible.​

 

Dr. Bream enjoys traveling, sports, the outdoors, and most importantly being a mother to her two children and dog.

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Dr. Ahmad "AJ" El-Ghali

Dr. Ahmad El-Ghali is a board-certified optometrist with a diverse educational and professional background. He earned his Bachelor's degree in Biology from California State University, Northridge (CSUN) and completed his Doctor of Optometry at the Inter American University of Puerto Rico (IAUPR) School of Optometry. 

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As the new owner of Bream Optometry, Dr. El-Ghali is committed to continuing the practice's legacy of exceptional patient care established by Dr. Cory Bream. His professional experience includes dedicated service to underserved communities in Puerto Rico and the Paso Robles area.

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Outside of his professional life, Dr. El-Ghali enjoys an active lifestyle, with hobbies that include beach activities, weightlifting, snowboarding, and playing video games.

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Dr. Sandra Chou

Dr. Chou grew up in Vancouver, and earned her B.S. in Biological Sciences at the University of British Columbia. She then pursued her Doctorate of Optometry at the prestigious UC Berkeley School of Optometry, where she was awarded scholarships for clinical excellence and graduated with honors.  

 

In addition to the UC Berkeley Eye Center, Dr. Chou has completed externships with strong emphasis in ocular disease at the Southern Oregon VA Rehabilitation Center, the Portland VA Medical Center, the UC Santa Cruz Health Center, and the UCSF-John Muir Berkeley Outpatient Clinic. Dr. Chou is also passionate about community outreach and has volunteered at various schools throughout the East Bay to provide vision screenings for pre K and elementary school children. 

 

In her free time, Dr. Chou enjoys travelling, photography, and going on adventures with her dog.

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Dr. Gissel Coto

Dr. Gissel Coto is a board-certified Doctor of Optometry with an impressive academic background.

 

She holds a bachelor's degree from Cal Poly, with a unique dual major in Philosophy and Microbiology. After completing her undergraduate studies, she pursued her optometry education at IAUPR (Inter American University of Puerto Rico) School of Optometry.

 

During her training, Dr. Coto demonstrated a compassionate approach to healthcare by providing medical assistance to bed-ridden patients in Puerto Rico. Bilingual in both Spanish and English, she brings a warm and engaging communication style to our practice.

 

Her patients appreciate her energetic personality and her thorough, informative approach to comprehensive eye examinations. Outside of her professional life, Dr. Coto maintains an active lifestyle, enjoying workouts and traveling during her leisure time

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