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Neil G. Dreizen, M.D.

Dr. Dreizen completed his undergraduate studies summa cum laude earning a Bachelor of Arts degree from Boston University. He graduated summa cum laude from Boston University Medical School, and completed his Ophthalmology residency at Wills Eye Hospital in Philadelphia. After two years of fellowship training at Emory University in Atlanta, he spent two years as Assistant Professor at Georgetown University in Washington, D.C. Dr. Dreizen joined Southern Shores Eye Center, P.A. (formerly Erickson, Dreizen & Lee Eye Center, P.A.) in 1988. Dr. Dreizen is a Board Certified Ophthalmologist and is a member of the American Academy of Ophthalmology. He has served as President of the Medical Staff at Southern Ocean County Medical Center. He is also a member of the Wills Eye Hospital Society, the Phi Beta Kappa Honor Society, the Alpha Omega Alpha Honor Society, and the Society of Heed Fellows.

Robert E. Lee III, M.D.

Dr. Lee graduated with a Bachelor of Science Degree with high honors from the University of Notre Dame. He attended Duke University Medical School and completed his Ophthalmology residency at the University of Pittsburgh where he finished as Chief Resident. Dr. Lee joined Southern Shores Eye Center in 1998. He is a managing partner since 2003. Dr. Lee is an active Board Certified Ophthalmologist serving the Manahawkin and surrounding communities for over 20 years. He is a member of the American Academy of Ophthalmology. He serves on the Operations Committee of AtlantiCare Surgery Centers. Dr. Lee is actively involved in Multifocal Premium and Toric IOLs in advanced sutureless cataract surgery. He offers minimally invasive glaucoma surgery at the time of cataract extraction using the Glaukos iStent.

Dr. Lee is proficient in Botox® and Juvéderm administration. He offers additional treatments to tighten, revitalize, and rejuvenate the skin. Dr. Lee is pleased to offer these services to his patients to maximize their vision and well-being!

Dr. Lee enjoys family time at the beach. He likes to root on his favorite sports teams and his children’s sport activities. When the opportunity presents itself, he enjoys time at the gym, golf course and quiet time with his wife and children.

Neil G. Dreizen, M.D.

Dr. Dreizen completed his undergraduate studies summa cum laude earning a Bachelor of Arts degree from Boston University. He graduated summa cum laude from Boston University Medical School, and completed his Ophthalmology residency at Wills Eye Hospital in Philadelphia. After two years of fellowship training at Emory University in Atlanta, he spent two years as Assistant Professor at Georgetown University in Washington, D.C. Dr. Dreizen joined Southern Shores Eye Center, P.A. (formerly Erickson, Dreizen & Lee Eye Center, P.A.) in 1988. Dr. Dreizen is a Board Certified Ophthalmologist and is a member of the American Academy of Ophthalmology. He has served as President of the Medical Staff at Southern Ocean County Medical Center. He is also a member of the Wills Eye Hospital Society, the Phi Beta Kappa Honor Society, the Alpha Omega Alpha Honor Society, and the Society of Heed Fellows.

Dr. Julia Alexandrov is an Optometrist at My Optical, serving patients in the Brooklyn, NY area. Dr. Alexandrov performs exams for Contacts, exams for Eyeglasses, LASIK surgery referrals, Pterygium treatment, Astigmatism treatment, Macular Degeneration treatment, Glaucoma, Dry Eye and Cataract treatment.

Dr. Alexandrov earned her Bachelor of Art degree in psychology Magna Cum Laude from Brooklyn College, New York. She then attended the State University Of New York College of Optometry, where she graduated in the top 10 percent of her class. Dr. Alexandrov has completed her residency training at Brooklyn and St. Albans VA Hospital with an emphasis treatment and management of ocular disease.

Dr. Alexandrov has been serving as an Attending Optometrist at the Laser and Microsurgery Institute since 2001. In this position, she works closely with the leading New York City ophthalmologists, diagnosing and treating ocular disease and glaucoma patients as well as co-managing pre- and post-LASIK, cataract, and glaucoma surgery patients.

As a My Optical long serving and widely recognized specialist,  Dr. Alexandrov provides primary care optometry, management of ocular disease, dry eye, hypertensive and diabetic retinopathy and glaucoma to many thankful patients.

Call today to arrange an appointment with Dr. Alexandrov!

Dr. Galina Benimovich is primary eye care provider with over 24 years of experience in examining, diagnosing and treating various eyes conditions. This includes prescribing visual corrections and managing acute and chronic conditions such as conjunctivitis, blepharitis, corneal abrasion, dry eyes, diabetic and hypertensive eye disease, glaucoma, cataracts, and age-related macular degeneration.

She uses advanced equipment and technology to evaluate and treat all her patients. She is committed to educating patients about their conditions and taking the time to explain the various treatment options available to them. She wants all of her patients to feel comfortable and confident about the care they receive.

Throughout her career, she collaborated with top ophthalmologists, managing eye diseases, and co-managing surgical cases.

She graduated from Pennsylvania College of Optometry in 2001, currently Salus University.

From Dr. Benimovich
“I chose to pursue a degree in optometry when I realized how much a simple service, providing good vision with a pair of glasses, can profoundly affect someone’s life. I enjoy using my training to listen to and understand the unique visual needs of each of my patients and to recommend individualized treatments. My mission is to get to know patients and their families and to work with them to take care of their eye and vision needs.“

Stanislav Ilyusha, OD, is an experienced and detail-oriented optometrist. He leads the team at Vistasite Eye Care of Sheepshead Bay in the Sheepshead Bay neighborhood of Brooklyn, New York. 

Dr. Ilyusha earned his doctoral degree in optometry from the Pennsylvania College of Optometry at Salus University in Elkins Park, Pennsylvania. At Vistasite Eye Care of Sheepshead Bay, Dr. Ilyusha tends to patients struggling with various concerns, including allergic eye problems, astigmatism, corneal abrasion, and eye inflammation. 

He is also experienced in dealing with procedures like comprehensive dilated eye exams. Additionally, he is fluent in English and Russian, making him accessible to patients from various cultural backgrounds. 

Dr. Ilyusha is passionate about providing his patients with optimal and leading-edge care for their recovery and overall maintenance of eye health. He is attentive to his patient’s concerns and strives to partner with them to make eye care an integral part of their health. 

Vistasite Eye Care of Sheepshead Bay offers professional, proactive, comprehensive eye care to patients in the Sheepshead Bay neighborhood of Brooklyn, New York, and the surrounding area. Experienced optometrist Stanislav Ilyusha, OD, and a qualified team provide a wide variety of services with a holistic, integrative approach for all ages at a modern office featuring state-of-the-art equipment.

Basic eye care services include standard glasses and contact lens exams. This helps patients get an accurate prescription for corrective lenses so they can enjoy clear vision. Patients can select from an array of specialty eyewear brands, including Zeiss™, Varilux™, Silhouette®, Philipp Plein™, Chopard®, Ray-ban®, Bottega Veneta®, Prada®, and Gucci® as well as specialty contact lenses. 

The practice provides thorough diabetic eye exams and management of glaucoma. The team also sees patients struggling with eye allergies and people needing dry eye get treatment or emergency eye care. 

Vistasite Eye Care of Sheepshead Bay offers pediatric eye care and welcomes children of all ages. The new office is fully accessible to people who use a wheelchair, too. The entire staff commits to providing compassionate, quality care for every patient.

Patients looking for a quality eye care provider can call Vistasite Eye Care of Sheepshead Bay today or use this website to schedule an appointment online. 

Vanessa Mostofsky, OD values the opportunity to provide quality eye care to all her patients. She received her Doctor of Optometry degree from SUNY College of Optometry. She completed her residency in Ocular Disease at SUNY with a focus on glaucoma, diabetic retinopathy and macular degeneration. She is also experienced in pediatric eye examinations.

Education and training

• State University of New York, Doctor of Optometry

Languages spoken

• English

Nadezhda Nisimova, OD, is an optometrist at VistaSite Eye Care in Elmhurst, Queens, in New York City. Dr. Nisimova specializes in all aspects of optometry, including ocular disease, diabetic eye exams, specialty contact lenses, co-managed cataracts, and LASIK procedures.

Dr. Nisimova thoroughly evaluates each patient’s vision to diagnose, treat, and manage disorders of eye structures and functions. She is board certified and maintains her credentials with continuing education to stay up to date with the latest advances in vision and eye care. She uses the most innovative technology and techniques in a warm, friendly environment.

Dr. Nisimova graduated from the State University of New York College of Optometry in New York City in 2012. She went on to work at Rosenblum Eye Centers for five years alongside ophthalmologist Dr. Harvey Rosenblum.

Dr. Nisimova enjoys helping patients achieve perfect vision to optimize their quality of life. She currently accepts new patients and compassionately welcomes them to VistaSite Eye Care.

Doctor Lisitsyn practices primary eye care. His offices are equipped with state of the art ophthalmic instruments for treatment and diagnosis of a wide range of ocular conditions. He specializes in soft and hard contact lenses fitting, including keratoconic fits. Doctor Lisitsyn also proficient in pediatric eye care, vision therapy evaluations and treatments of amblyopia as well as other vision dysfunctions. Our practices goal is to provide professional, yet personal care and to attend to every need of every patient we see.

Education: Suny Optometry O.D. degree 2001 Brooklyn college B.A. degree in psychology

Internships: East New York Medical Center 9/00-12/00 Brooklyn VA Hospital 1/01/4/01 Harry Wachs vision development practice, Washington DC 5/01-6/01

With extensive advanced training in visual screening, eye surgery, and diagnosing chronic conditions, Nina Saa, OD, offers both routine checkups and urgent-care eye treatment. Dr. Saa welcomes patients to VistaSite Eye Care in New York City.  

As a Bronx native, Dr. Saa stayed in her hometown for much of her education and training. She completed her undergraduate studies in science from Pace University in New York City. Dr. Saa then conducted research projects in optometry with State University of New York College of Optometry. After focusing on vision screening research, Dr. Saa ultimately graduated with her doctor of optometry degree from the Interamerican University of Puerto Rico.

Throughout her internship training, Dr. Saa was able to care for patients of all ages, from children to geriatric adults. She went through comprehensive hands-on training with vision therapy exercises, syntonics (light frequencies), and atypical tailored treatment for the most complex of eye conditions and surgeries.

Whenever possible, Dr. Saa strives to serve her community and provide care for the underserved. She’s spent time working with Volunteer Optometric Services to Humanity on their Caribbean mission trips to give free eye exams and eye care for patients in need.

Dr. Saa’s fluency in both English and Spanish allows patients of multiple cultural backgrounds to effectively communicate with her. Her patients commend her caring and compassionate bedside manner.