Our Doctors

Optometrist
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Dr. Nicholas King-Smith earned his Bachelor of Science from Xavier University in 2010 and his Doctor of Optometry from The Ohio State University College of Optometry in 2014. A Northeast Ohio native, he practiced in the Columbus area for a decade before founding Pinnacle Eyecare in 2020 to deliver modern, comprehensive, and medically focused eye care.

In 2026, Dr. King-Smith expanded his practice to include specialized low vision care, joining Low Vision Doctors of Ohio after training under Dr. Jarrod Long, O.D., F.A.A.O. He completed advanced low vision training at the Shuldiner Low Vision Training Institute (SLVTI) and is a Fellow of the International Academy of Low Vision Specialists (IALVS).

Dr. King-Smith is an active member of the American Optometric Association, the Ohio Optometric Association, Epsilon Psi Epsilon, and the Gahanna Chamber of Commerce. Outside the clinic, he enjoys traveling, skiing, and hiking with his wife, son, daughter, and Bernese Mountain Dog, while faithfully cheering on the Ohio State Buckeyes and Cleveland Browns.

Optometrist

Dr. Paolo Cursaro, is a native of Akron Ohio and graduated from The Ohio State University College of Optometry in 1999, where he received his Doctor of Optometry degree. He then completed his residency in Low Vision Rehabilitation and Ocular Disease Management at the Portland Veteran Affairs Medical Center. 

Dr. Cursaro headed a private practice for 20 years, where he acquired the knowledge, experience and skills necessary to excel in his field. He also spent 10 years practicing in a LASIK/refractive surgery center. 

Low vision remains a passion of Dr. Cursaro, as he trained with Dr. Richard Shuldiner and is a Fellow in the International Academy of Low Vision Specialists. 

Dr. Cursaro lives with his wife, who is also an optometrist, and their 15-year-old son. When he isn’t seeing patients in the clinic, Dr. Cursaro enjoys specialty sports cars and events, playing soccer and traveling.