Dr Gerald Kass, a lifelong resident of the Shore area, has practiced in West Long Branch for more than thirty years. He is a graduate of the New England College of Optometry, with specialty training in therapeutics from the Pennsylvania College of Optometry, Philadelphia Eye Institute, and the Omni Eye-Care Center. Dr. Kass is certified by the New Jersey Board of Optometry and the National Board of Optometry. He is a fellow of the American Academy of Optometric Association and the American Optometric Association. He is a member of the medical advisory committee of TLC laser centers Elmwood Park New Jersey.

Dr. Kass and his wife Gail have three married children and four grandchildren.  He is very active in his spare time and trains in cycling, racewalking and kayaking. Dr. Kass' other interests include cooking and fly fishing.