Meet Our Doctors

Doctor of Optometry

Dr. Kristin Bever

Dr. Kristin Bever was born and raised in Seminole county. She received her undergraduate degree from the University of Central Florida and her Doctorate of Optometry at Nova Southeastern University in Fort Lauderdale, FL. She completed multiple externships in different modes of practice where she gained proficiency in the diagnosis and management of ocular disease, binocular vision disorders, complex contact lens fittings and co-management of pre- and post-operative surgical procedures. She has provided care in this area for the past 9 years and decided to open Primera Eye Care. She enjoys seeing families and performs exams on children 4 years and older. In her spare time she enjoys spending time with her family and her two dogs.

Doctor of Optometry

Dr. Rima Klimas

Dr. Rima Klimas is an experienced optometrist serving the Lake Mary community for over 20 years. She received her Doctorate of Optometry from Nova Southeastern University graduating at the top of her class. After graduation, she completed a hospital-based residency at the Northern Navajo Medical Center in Shiprock, New Mexico.

Dr. Klimas has extensive experience working in pre and post-op surgical care and the diagnosis and treatment of ocular disease.

Dr. Klimas is dedicated to providing quality care to all ages. She is married with 3 children; and when not working, she enjoys spending time with her family, skiing, running, yoga and reading.

Doctor of Optometry

Dr. Patricia Dawson Gold

Dr. Patricia Dawson Gold grew up in upstate New York and received her Bachelor of Science degree from The College of Human Ecology at Cornell University with a concentration in Nutrition. After deciding to pursue her passion to become an Optometrist, Dr Gold was accepted into the University of California at Berkeley School of Optometry. Upon graduation in 2001, she moved back east to work in Connecticut until her spouse’s career brought them to sunny Central Florida a few years later. Since then, Dr Gold has been working in a variety of optometric settings allowing her to bring a range of expertise to her patients, from primary eye care and refractive surgery, to medical eye disease management, specialty contact lenses, and pediatric and geriatric eye care. Dr Gold is passionate about educating her patients and giving them a personal experience, making her patients a top priority and striving to provide the best care possible. Outside the office, Dr Gold enjoys spending time with her husband and two teenage children, traveling in support of their active softball and volleyball teams, and when time allows, occasionally participating in triathlon and running events herself.