Dr. Sheri Rowen, MD, is a pioneer in ophthalmology and a nationally recognized expert in advanced vision correction and aesthetic care. As a leading ophthalmologist and expert in ocular surface care, she is known for her dedication to quality results and offers a comprehensive approach that integrates eye health and surgical experience.
At NVISION Eye Centers, Dr. Rowen performs advanced eye surgery and offers innovative procedures that improve both distance and near vision using modern technology.
Background
Dr. Rowen earned her medical degree from the University of Maryland School of Medicine, graduating cum laude and Phi Beta Kappa. She completed her surgical internship at Johns Hopkins Hospital, followed by a two-year research fellowship at the prestigious Wilmer Eye Institute at Johns Hopkins.
Her early research experience includes work with the National Institutes of Health (NIH) and the National Cancer Institute, and then at Wilmer Eye Institute where she focused on ophthalmic and medical innovation. She then completed a three-year residency in Ophthalmology at the University of Maryland, honing her expertise in both medical and surgical eye care.
Dr. Rowen has served as a Clinical Instructor at Johns Hopkins Hospital and a Clinical Assistant Professor at the University of Maryland, contributing to the education of future surgeons. She is an active member of several professional organizations, including:
- The American Academy of Ophthalmology
- The American Society of Cataract and Refractive Surgery
- The Cedars Aspens Society, where she served as the first President and is now President Emeritus.
- American College of Eye Surgeons
Dr. Rowen lectures nationally and internationally on advanced techniques in laser surgery, lens implantation, and aesthetic medicine.
Expertise
Dr. Rowen gained international recognition after being one of the first ophthalmologists in the United States to perform “instant vision” cataract surgery—an approach that replaces needle injections with anesthetic drops and uses micro-incisions that heal naturally without stitches.
She was also one of the first physicians to offer the earliest FDA-approved accommodating lens, setting a new standard for functional visual outcomes after cataract surgery. Over the years, she has continued to advance the use of premium intraocular lenses (IOLs) to help patients achieve sharper vision at more ranges of distance. Her leadership in the field led her to serve as one of ten investigators in a national study on The Implantable Collamer Lens for Myopia beginning in 1997. The lens is now known as the EVO ICL, and Dr. Rowen has 30 years of experience with this technology.
Since 1996, Dr. Rowen has performed over 20,000 laser eye surgeries with a remarkably low enhancement rate of only 2%, far below the national average. She uses the WAVELIGHT® EX500 Excimer laser by Alcon platform for refractive surgery—one of the fastest and most precise lasers in the country.
In addition to her expertise in laser and cataract surgery, Dr. Rowen also performs blepharoplasty (eyelid surgery) to rejuvenate the eye area and restore a more rested appearance. Her background in oculoplastic procedures complements her ophthalmic training, allowing her to approach each case with functional precision.
Schedule a Consultation
Whether you’re exploring advanced vision correction or cosmetic enhancement, Dr. Sheri Rowen, MD, FACS, offers trusted, patient-centered care at NVISION Eye Centers in Newport Beach, CA.
She welcomes patients from across Orange County and nearby Fullerton, CA. To schedule your consultation, call 949-854-7400.
