
Dr. Atay was born and raised on the East Coast and has lived in Southern California for over a decade. She earned her undergraduate degree in Biology from California State University, Long Beach, and her Doctor of Optometry degree from Marshall B. Ketchum University’s Southern California College of Optometry.
She provides full-scope optometric care, with an emphasis on primary eye care and ocular disease management. Dr. Atay has extensive training in diagnosing and treating a wide range of eye conditions and stays current with advances in clinical care. She focuses on patient education so individuals feel informed and confident about their eye health. She is fluent in Spanish and English. Outside the clinic, she enjoys reading, traveling, and hiking.
O.D. (Doctor of Optometry)
Southern California College of Optometry
Fullerton, CA, 2025
B.S., Biology
California State University, Long Beach
Long Beach, CA, 2020
Internships
Primary Care
Ketchum Health, University Eye Center
Anaheim, CA, 2025
Ocular Disease/Low Vision
Veteran’s Affairs Palo Alto Medical Center
Palo Alto, CA, 2024–2025
Primary Care
University Eye Center at Los Angeles
Los Angeles, CA, 2024
Ocular Disease
Veteran’s Affair Los Angeles Ambulatory Care Center
Los Angeles, CA, 2024
National Board of Examiners in Optometry, 2026
California State Board of Optometry, 2026