Paula L. Gorlin, O.D.

Dr. Gorlin grew up inside the perimeter (ITP) of Atlanta and graduated Lakeside High School. She later graduated from Yeshiva University with a BA in Biology and completed her Doctorate of Optometry from the State University of New York College of Optometry in 1985. She moved back to Atlanta with her daughter and husband in 1986 and practiced in the Northlake area of Atlanta until her husband’s post doctorate work took them to Rechovot, Israel in 1995. She passed the Israel written and practical national optometric examinations and took a position as a clinical professor at the Bar Ilan School of Optometry teaching students clinical skills and contact lens fitting for one year. She proctored the national optometric exam for those seeking their license and was invited to join the Israeli Optometric Association before returning to Atlanta and opening her practice in the Lawrenceville area in 1996. Since that time she has participated in several clinical studies in conjunction with the CIBA Vision Company on contact lens premarket approval applications with the Food and Drug Administration and in a clinical study with a premarket approval application for a pediatric allergy medication in conjunction with a local allergy private medical office.

She is a member of the American Optometric Association, the Georgia Optometric Association and the Low Vision Rehabilitation Section(AOA) and the Georgia Low Vision Council(GOA) . She has completed an advanced program in Low Vision taught by world renown clinicians, Drs. Faye and Rosenthal at the premier low vision clinic, Lighthouse International in Manhattan, NY and was selected as one of 2 doctors in Georgia to participate in the First Practice Academy sponsored by Essilor and CIBA in June 2008. She was invited to attend the inaugural 2 day Educational Forum at the Vision Care Institute and tour the Vistakon facility in Jacksonville as the sole Georgia representative in June 2009.

Dr. Gorlin is board certified in the treatment and management of ocular disease. Her family optometric practice includes routine and specialty contacts (dailies, bifocals, torics, and keratoconus), laser vision correction and low vision. She enjoys educating her patients and utilizing the latest in technology to bring the newest products to her patients.

When Dr. Gorlin has a spare moment, she enjoys visiting with her friends and family, reading novels and travelling.

Nutan Desai, O.D.

Dr. Desai is a resident-trained optometrist and is licensed to practice in Georgia and Florida. She has been practicing optometry for the last 10 years in the Atlanta area and specializes in the treatment and management of ocular disease.

She earned her BS degree in Microbiology at the University of Florida and received her Doctorate of Optometry at Nova Southeastern University in Fort Lauderdale, FL. She completed her post-graduate training in Ocular Disease Residency Program at Clayton Eye Center in Morrow, GA. Dr. Desai received extensive training in the diagnosis and treatment of diseases and conditions affecting the cornea and retina.

Dr. Desai is a member of the American Optometric Association. She is experienced with contact lens and specialty contact lens fitting (RGPs, multifocals/bifocals and keratoconus), pre- and post-operative LASIK and cataract surgeries, foreign body removals and family practice optometry. She prides herself on developing a warm relationship with her patients and thoroughly evaluating their visual system to provide the best corrective lenses and/or diagnose abnormalities that may compromise their vision.

Dr. Desai lives in Johns Creek with her husband, son and daughter. In her spare time, she enjoys spending time with her family, traveling, reading, watching movies and entertaining friends.

Kristy Gleaton, Office Manager

Kristy graduated from Brookwood High School in Snellville, GA and her Bachelor's Degree from Georgia State University in Atlanta, GA. She has been working in the optical industry since 1995 and has been a Georgia Licensed Optician since 2001. Dr. Gorlin and Kristy have worked together for over ten years. She loves working with our patients and assisting in the eyeglass selection process. She is very dedicated to excellent customer service and makes sure our patients receive the highest quality products to fit their needs. Kristy lives in the Buford area with her husband and daughter.

Katy Rookard, CPO

Katy is our ophthalmic technician and one of the great smiling faces on our staff. She graduated from South Gwinnett High School in 2000. She has been in the optical field since 2002, with lots of experience in assisting the doctor, preliminary and diagnostic testing and retinal photography. In May 2010, she received her certification as a CPO, Certified Paraoptometric Technician.

Rosa Benedith

Rosa is our Front Desk Coordinator and Spanish Translator. She is a vital part of our staff and has been in the medical field for seven years, and worked in our office for 4 years. Rosa is a transplant from Chicago and has been in Lawrenceville for the past three years with her 2 children.

Kim Kiser

Kim is one of our fantastic opticians and has been on staff since 2009. She is a certified dispensing optician with over nine years of experience in the optical field and over 20 years with customer service experience. She has been ABO and NCLE certified since 2002. Kim is a Penn State Alumni and is currently working on her Bachelors degree in Organizational Leadership. Her great customer service skills and style make a winning combination in assisting all our patients with their contacts and eyeglasses. She has lived in the Lawrenceville area for over 10 years with her two, teenage children.

Michael Giessner

Michael is one of the newest members on staff.  He comes to our office with ten years experience in the customer service industry.  He is trading his spot behind the bar dispensing drinks, to dispensing your eye wear, as our new optician in training.  Michael  has been a lifelong resident of Lawrenceville and is a Black Knight graduate, as well as attending Georgia Tech.  He and his beautiful, new wife are enjoying the purchase of their first home.

Marie Adauto

Marie is our Insurance Coordinator. She has worked with Dr. Gorlin for the past several years and was previously our ophthalmic technician. As our office has grown, we have created a new position for Marie to utilize her extensive knowledge in insurance billing. Marie has lived in the Lawrenceville area for over 20 years with her husband and 3 children and is very active in the community. You may see her at the baseball fields and swimming pools!