Atlanta Eye Group

👋 Meet our newest provider: Dr. Merchant!

We’re excited to introduce Dr. Merchant, the newest provider joining the Atlanta Eye Group team! From routine vision care to advanced eye health management, Dr. Merchant is dedicated to delivering top-tier care for you and your family. Welcome to the team, Dr. Merchant! We’re so glad to have you in the AEG family! 🎉

📍Now seeing patients at: Our Alpharetta location

📅 Schedule your appointment with Dr. Merchant at Alpharetta today!

We are proud to share that Atlanta Eye Group and our PUPIL Program have been highlighted by the American Optometric Association in celebration of Paraoptometric Appreciation Month! 👏

Established in 2021, the PUPIL Program was created to prioritize internal talent development. By investing heavily in education, structured resources, and career mobility, we set out to empower our staff from within. Today, Atlanta Eye Group accounts for nearly 33% of all active Certified Paraoptometrics across the state of Georgia, a milestone that speaks directly to the dedication of our workforce. 📈

This program’s success is a reflection of exceptional leadership and mentorship. Special thanks to Samir Gillani, our CEO, for establishing the initial vision for PUPIL, and Angelyn Smith, MBA, SHRM-CP for executing the initiative. We extend our gratitude to Anisha Haji, OD, CMO, Owner for serving as a core foundation of our educational initiatives, putting her passion, vision, and expertise into shaping our team's success. Additionally, we express our gratitude to Ashka Patel, OD, MBA and Cynthia Noorani Bailey, OD, MPH, Dip. ABO, FAAO for devoting their time and expertise to clinical training. 📚👁️

Above all, thank you to our incredible AEG team members who step up to learn and grow every single day. Congratulations on this well-deserved recognition! 🎉🌟

Georgia group’s paraoptometric learning program a model for success | Samir Gillani “The capacity to learn is a gift; the ability to learn is a skill; the willingness to learn is a choice.” That quote has long reflected one of my core beliefs: when a company grows, its people should have the opportunity to grow right along with it. That belief is why we created the PUPIL Progra...

🌟 Saturday Supertech Spotlight: Chaz! 🌟

It’s the last Saturday Supertech Spotlight of September, and as Paraoptometric Month comes to an end, we proudly recognize Chaz! 🎉

Chaz joined AEG in October 2022, starting off his career journey that highlights internal growth. After starting as a technician in our clinics, he stepped up to Lead Tech, leaving a lasting impression across multiple offices.

Through dedication, initiative, and a vision for the business, Chaz worked his way into a leadership role as Director of Revenue Cycle. Today at Headquarters, he acts as a bridge between patient care and finance. Not only has he built his own dedicated billing team, but he also brings his hands-on clinical background to company updates, keeping us updated of billing trends. 💸 🧾

Beyond his impressive progression, Chaz set a company record! He is a Certified Paraoptometric who holds the highest test score ever achieved by an AEG technician! Always willing to lend a hand, Chaz pairs his top-tier knowledge with a fun, welcoming presence that makes him a trusted source of support for everyone around him. He brings together expertise and a genuine, caring personality, earning his place as a true foundation of support for our entire team. 💯

Thank you, Chaz, for your energy, your passion for excellence, and for making our final Paraoptometric Month spotlight so special. We are proud to celebrate you today and every day! 🤩 🙌

🌟 Saturday Supertech Spotlight: Selam! 🌟

This week’s SuperTech Spotlight goes to the amazing Selam from Team Perimeter! 🎉

Since December 2023, Selam has made an incredible impact that only continues to grow. With her strong medical background and CPO certification, she delivers top-tier, compassionate patient care daily and leads by example. Selam is the definition of a highly reliable, detail-oriented technician and an incredible team player. 👏

Congratulations, Selam! We appreciate the dedication and positivity you bring every single day! ✨ 🤩

🌟 Saturday Supertech Spotlight: Desyne! 🌟

It’s time to celebrate one of our amazing AEG superstars. . . Desyne!

Desyne has made a big impression on AEG. Him simply walking through the office with that signature smile brings a level of positivity and kindness that is truly contagious. That same energy shines through in every patient interaction, making him a favorite among our patients. ✨

As our Saturday Supertech, Desyne brings his skills, energy, and dedication to every patient he sees. He’s also a Certified Paraoptometric, continuing to grow his knowledge and expertise in the eye-care field. 📚👁️

Desyne, thank you for being YOU and for making AEG a brighter place everyday and for always bringing your best! 😊☀️

✨ September Doctor of the Month: Dr. Ashka Patel! ✨

Congratulations to Dr. Ashka Patel, AEG’s September Doctor of the Month! 🥳

Alongside this recognition, we’re so proud to acknowledge her new leadership role as Vice President of the Greater Atlanta Optometric Association Executive Board! She is helping shape the future of our entire profession across the Atlanta area. 👁️

Beyond her work with patients and the wider optometric community, Dr. Patel pours so much energy into helping our optometric technicians prepare for becoming a Certified Paraoptometric. She leads our CPO study sessions 📚, helping technicians expand their medical understanding and confidence in their day-to-day patient interactions. Thanks to her exceptional mentorship and dedication, we are so proud to celebrate 9️⃣ new Certified Paraoptometrics who have earned their credentials since her classes began! 🎉📈

Thank you for everything you do for our doctors, techs, and patients, Dr. Patel! 🤩 👏 We appreciate all your hard work!

✨September is Paraoptometric Appreciation Month, and we’re taking a moment to celebrate the incredible dedication of the team keeping Atlanta Eye Group running.

👋 From greeting you at the front desk and pre-testing patients to managing patient care every step of the way, our paraoptometrics keep our clinics running seamlessly and our patients seeing clearly. 👁

We’re also celebrating an extra-big milestone: 5 of our team members officially earned their CPO certification this year! Achieving this milestone highlights their dedication to advancing their expertise and a true passion for the profession. 🤓🎉

Excellence in eye care starts with exceptional people, and we are so proud of this group and everything they bring to our practice every single day. 👏

🌟 Saturday Supertech Spotlight: Artavia! 🌟

This Saturday, we’re excited to recognize an incredible addition to Team Cumberland! 🤩

Ever since she joined AEG back in December 2025, Artavia has established herself as one of the most reliable techs. She is dependable through and through, showing up every single day and consistently getting in early for her shift, jumping right into the workflow.

Her dedication is matched only by her curiosity. Her work ethic speaks for itself, but her active, genuine desire to learn and improve is what really makes her stand out. More than that, she has a real passion for getting better. She’s eager to learn, picks things up fast, and is always looking for ways to improve her technical skills.

Artavia, thank you for your stellar work ethic, your unwavering dependability, and your constant drive to learn. We appreciate you for being such an essential part of Team Cumberland and making us better week in and week out! ✨👏

🌟 Saturday Supertech Spotlight: Shamim! 🌟

This Saturday, we’re excited to recognize someone who has been an incredible part of the Atlanta Eye Group from the very beginning!

Shamim joined AEG back in 2016 as a technician at Cumberland, and she’s been an important part of our growth ever since. From Clinical Manager to her current role in our Medical Billing and Auditing Team, she’s continued to bring her experience and knowledge to wherever she’s needed most. 🧾

She has been there through so much of AEG’s journey and has contributed in more ways than we could possibly list. Her experience, work ethic, and commitment to our patients have made her someone we’ve been able to rely on year after year.

Thank you, Shamim, for all the years you have spent with AEG and for everything you’ve helped us accomplish along the way! ✨🤩

✨ Doctor of the Month: Dr. Noorani ✨

AEG is proud to recognize Dr. Noorani as our Doctor of the Month for August! We are also excited to announce that Dr. Noorani has transitioned from our Tucker location and is now accepting patients at our Kennesaw office.

In honor of Back-to-School Month, we want to highlight Dr. Noorani’s exceptional work in myopia management. She serves as a Change Agent for the Myopia Collective, demonstrating her passion for myopia management. As children head back to the classroom, it’s important to keep their eye health in mind. Dr. Noorani works with young patients and their families to address myopia early and develop a plan that fits each child’s individual needs.

By offering several myopia management options, such as:

👁️ MiSight®
💧Atropine drops
👓 Essilor Stellest™
😴 Ortho-K

Dr. Noorani helps families understand the different options so they can make informed, personalized decisions for their children’s long-term eye health.

We’re so happy to have Dr. Noorani on the AEG team and are so grateful for all she does for her young patients! Thank you, Dr. Noorani, for being such a great advocate for healthy vision! 👁️

📆 Back-to-school is a great time to make sure your child’s vision is ready for the year ahead. Schedule their comprehensive eye exam today with AEG!