Meet the Optometrists

Dr. Gaeta is a New Jersey native and a graduate of The College of New Jersey where she received a Chubb Scholarship and was a Dean's List Student.  She attended Southern College of Optometry earning her degree of Doctorate of Optometry.  She is an Optometric Physician licensed by the New Jersey State Board of Optometrists in the treatment and management of ocular diseases.  Her training included internships in Pediatrics and Vision Therapy, as well as Ocular Disease and Low Vision at the VA hospital in Memphis, TN.

Dr. Gaeta is an active member of the American Optometric Association, as well as the New Jersey Society of Optometric Physicians.  She also volunteers for Opening Eyes, a program which provides full eye exams for special needs participants of the New Jersey Special Olympics. Her community service work also includes performing vision exams for homeless adults and children, as well as fundraising for the American Cancer Society.

Dr. Gaeta has special interests in pediatric eye care and treating patients with the newest contact lens technologies.

Dr. Gaeta is married and has 3 children, 1 dog, and 5 chickens. 

Lic # OA 06597  # OM 01275

Dr. Patel is originally from the Philadelphia area and graduated from The College of New Jersey with a Bachelor of Science in Biology. She went on to receive a Doctor of Optometry degree at the State University of New York College of Optometry where she remained active throughout school as a member of Beta Sigma Kappa International Optometric Honor Society and served as the President of the Gold Key International Optometric Honor Society.

Dr. Patel completed her residency in Ocular Disease and Primary Eye Care at Bronx Lebanon Hospital Center. There she provided optometric care to patients of all ages in a community-based clinical setting and provided treatment for the full spectrum of ophthalmologic disease for a diverse population.

Dr. Patel is an active member of the New Jersey Society of Optometric Physicians and the American Optometric Association. She is passionate in providing quality vision care with an emphasis on patient education. In addition to comprehensive exams, Dr. Patel offers specialty services including dry eye management and specialty contact lens fittings. 

Outside of work, Dr. Patel loves spending time with her husband and her son, traveling and cooking. She is proficient in Spanish and fluent in Gujarati.

Lic# OA 06699 # OM 001378

Dr. Krista Kaspar was born and raised in New Jersey. She earned her Bachelor of Science degree in Psychology from Fairfield University and went on to receive her Doctor of Optometry degree with Honors from the Pennsylvania College of Optometry at Salus University. She is an Optometric Physician licensed by the New Jersey State Board of Optometrists.

Dr. Kaspar completed extensive clinical training in the diagnosis and management of ocular disease, specialty contact lenses, vision therapy, and low vision care. Her training included rotations at Lyons VA Hospital, Omni Eye Services, Wills Eye Hospital, the William Feinbloom Vision Rehabilitation Center, and The Eye Institute. She was recognized with Clinical Excellence Awards in both Primary Care and Low Vision.

She is a member of the New Jersey Society of Optometric Physicians and the American Optometric Association. Dr. Kaspar is a two-time recipient of the Dr. Leslie Mintz Scholarship Award.

Outside of the office, Dr. Kaspar enjoys baking and spending quality time with her husband and son.

Lic # OA 706000  # OM 173500