Our Doctors

DR. DAVID M ROTH
OPTOMETRIST/ORTHOKERATOLOGIST
Dr. David Roth is a graduate of Illinois College of Optometry and has been in private practice for over 30 years. He is a board certified Optometric Physician as well as a certified Orthokeratoligist (Myopia Control). He is also a Refractive Surgery consultant to TLC Laser Center and Millennium Laser Center. He practices general optometry and specializes in custom contact lenses including RGP, sclerals, keratoconus lenses, and myopia control/orthokeratology. He is a second-generation optometrist and is very knowledgeable and personable.
“As a Doctor of Optometry, part of my commitment to my patients is ongoing professional education. As technology and the world around us changes, I have to keep up-to-date, because I have to provide the best care possible for your eyes.”
Member of: Dade County Optometric Association, Florida Optometric Association, Southeastern Optometric Association, American Optometric Association, National Educational Research Foundation, Miami Beach Chamber of Commerce, American Academy of Orthokeratology, VOSH International, Young Founders of Mt. Sinai Hospital, Goldman Sachs 10,000 Small Business Alumni.

DR. ASHLEY ROTH
OPTOMETRIST
Dr. Ashley Roth graduated from her father’s and grandfather’s alma mater, the Illinois College of Optometry, in 2014 and she is a board-certified Optometric Physician (Optometrist). She decided to become an optometrist at age 13 and is thrilled to be following in her family’s footsteps and continuing to serve our Miami and Miami Beach community by providing excellence in eye care services.
She practices full-scope optometry with a special interest in Glaucoma and Dry Eye. She is a speaker for Johnson & Johnson Vision and presents to other doctors around the country on Johnson & Johnson Acuvue contact lenses. She is also a Refractive Surgery consultant to TLC Laser Center and Millennium Laser Center.
Dr. Ashley Roth is on the editorial board of EyeHealthWeb.com. Read Dr. Ashley Roth’s published articles on eye care and ocular disease here.

DR. ASHLEY DIEP-LAM
OPTOMETRIST
Dr. Ashley Diep-Lam is the newest addition to our team and we are pleased to have her at both of our locations. She graduated from the University of Montreal and is fluent in English and French. She practices general optometry and also sees medical office visits.

DR. RACHEL SHLOMOV
OPTOMETRIST
Dr. Shlomov was born and raised in Brooklyn, NY. She earned her Bachelor’s degree from CUNY Hunter College with a major in Biology and a minor in sociology. During her undergraduate career, Dr. Shlomov split her time between being a full-time student and a full-time ophthalmic technician. She worked closely with ophthalmologists at the Brooklyn Eye Center and the Glaucoma Consultants of NY. It was there that she first felt passionately about restoring patient’s vision and ocular comfort. Dr. Shlomov went on to pursue her second Bachelor of Vision Science degree and Doctor of Optometry degree at NOVA Southeastern University in Fort Lauderdale, Florida. During her fourth year of optometry school, Dr. Shlomov completed her externships at Braverman Eye Center with a focus in ocular disease and South Florida Vision with a focus in primary eye care. Her internships at NOVA Southeastern University focused on specialty contact lens and dry eye.
Dr. Shlomov is now based in South Florida and provides services in diagnosing and treating dry eye syndrome, speciality contact lens and myopia control. She is fluent in English and Russian.
Our Staff

CINDY RIVERA
OPTOMETRIC TECHNICIAN
Cindy is our friendly receptionist at our Miami Beach location who will check you in and out of your eye exam, verify your insurance benefits, and perform the pre-screening before you are examined by the doctor. She is also trained to perform various ophthalmic imaging and diagnostic tests including retinal photos, retinal scans, and visual fields.

PATRICIA AYALA
OPTICIAN
Patty is an optician who will help you maximize your insurance benefits and choose the perfect pair of glasses for your face. She also handles most of the insurance billing in our office.

IZABEL AYALA
OPTICIAN
Izabel is a licensed optician who works in our on-site lab to make your glasses just right! She cuts your lenses into your frames.

PHIL DE SOUZA
MANAGER
With over two decades of experience in retail, and over a decade of experience in the optical industry, our team at Eye Desire is led by Phelipe “Phil” de Souza, who brings a wealth of expertise in operational management, Learning & Development, and a strong focus on excellent patient experience. Fluent in English, Spanish, and Portuguese, Phil is deeply passionate about eyecare and is dedicated to providing exceptional service to all our patients. At Eye Desire, you can trust that your vision and eye health are in his caring and capable hands.

PAULETTE ODOM
OPTICIAN, GENERAL MANAGER
Paulette has been working at our downtown location and with the Roth family for over 30 years. She has remained an integral part of the eye care team at Roth Eye Care as an optician and is very knowledgeable in her field. She runs the show downtown!