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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.
With a special interest in complex eye issues and pediatric optometry, Yuliya Bababekova, OD, is known for helping patients who struggle with chronic eye conditions or learning disabilities. Dr. Bababekova cares for children, adult, and senior patients at VistaSite Eye Care in Brooklyn and the Bronx in New York City.
Dr. Bababekova earned her doctor of optometry degree from the State University of New York College of Optometry. She has extensive training in pediatric eye consultations and visual testing for diagnosing learning disabilities. Dr. Bababekova offers general eye exams and provides treatment for allergic eye conditions, diabetic retinopathy, and optic neuritis, to name a few.
Since Dr. Bababekova is fluent in English, Spanish, and Russian, she’s able to help patients from diverse cultural backgrounds who might otherwise struggle with communication barriers. When Dr. Bababekova is away from the office, she enjoys serving her community by volunteering with the VisionWalk Fundraiser, Special Olympics, and the New York City Walk for the Homeless.
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 his diverse education and hands-on training in ophthalmology and optometry, Dmitri Bondarenko, OD, helps patients manage chronic eye conditions, while ultimately improving their vision. Dr. Bondarenko treats patients at the VistaSite Eye Care locations in Brooklyn and Valley Stream, New York.
After earning his medical degree from First Pavlov State Medical University of St. Petersburg in Russia, Dr. Bondarenko completed his residency in ophthalmology at the same institution. He then relocated to the United States and finished his doctor of optometry degree from the State University of New York College of Optometry.
An extensive medical background enables Dr. Bondarenko to expertly diagnose and treat complex eye conditions that can impair a patient’s quality of life. He has special interests in glaucoma, flashers and floaters, color vision deficiency, and retinitis. Dr. Bondarenko even has comprehensive training in correcting nearsightedness (myopia), as well as farsightedness (hypermetropia).
Not only is Dr. Bondarenko fluent in English; he’s also fluent in Russian. This gives him the ability to communicate with patients who might otherwise struggle with language barriers. When Dr. Bondarenko isn’t busy caring for patients, he enjoys reading, skiing, and cycling.
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.
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.
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.
Ayra Sayyed, OD, is a distinguished optometrist and a graduate of the Massachusetts College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences in Boston. She provides expert care to patients at Padula Institute of Visual Rehabilitation, a part of the DeyeNAMICS Alliance, in Guildford, Connecticut.
With a specialization in neuro-optometric rehabilitation, Dr. Sayyed completed the prestigious RJ Apell and C. Nelson Residency at the Padula Institute of Vision in Guilford, Connecticut, in 2020. Her dedication to advancing the field is evident through her presentations at prominent brain injury rehabilitation conferences and her involvement with the Neuro-Optometric Rehabilitation Association and the International Lyme and Associated Diseases conference.
In 2021, Dr. Sayyed earned her fellowship from the American Academy of Optometry (FAAO) and is currently a candidate for the fellowship of the Neuro-Optometric Rehabilitation Association (FNORA).
As a research coordinator for Padula Rehabilitation Technologies, she plays a vital role in developing innovative optometric rehabilitative technologies, including VeyeZERTM, PAVE TM, and NeurOpTrek TM.
An active member of several professional organizations, including the American Optometric Association and the Connecticut Association of Optometrists, Dr. Sayyed is dedicated to improving vision care and rehabilitation for individuals affected by neurological conditions.
William V. Padula, OD, is a distinguished graduate of the Pennsylvania College of Optometry at Salus University of Health Sciences in Elkins Park. He provides expert and compassionate care to patients at Padula Institute of Visual Rehabilitation, a part of the DeyeNAMICS Alliance. The practice serves patients in Guildford, Connecticut.
Dr. Padula is a fellow of the American Academy of Optometry, the Neuro-Optometric Rehabilitation Association International (NORA), and the National Academy of Practice. He completed a fellowship at the Gesell Institute, where he also served as Director of Vision Research.
He was the founding chairman of the Low Vision Section of the American Optometric Association and the inaugural president of NORA. His expertise led to his appointment as the National Consultant in Low Vision Services for the American Foundation for the Blind and a consultant to the Committee on Vision for the National Academy of Sciences in Washington, DC. Recently, he provided his expertise to Walter Reed Hospital.
An international authority, Dr. Padula founded the first low-vision clinic at the Zhongshan Eye Research Hospital in Guangzhou, China, named in his honor. He lectures globally in countries such as China, India, Italy, and Mexico, focusing on children's vision related to learning and adult vision challenges following stroke and traumatic brain injury (TBI).
Dr. Padula has authored numerous publications, including three influential books: A Behavioral Vision Approach for Persons With Physical Disabilities, Neuro-Optometric Rehabilitation, and Neuro-Visual Processing Rehabilitation: An Interdisciplinary Approach. He also contributed a chapter on vision in Brain Injury Medicine and developed three award-winning educational videos on vision rehabilitation.
Additionally, he holds five US patents for vision-related instruments. In 2009, Dr. Padula was honored as Connecticut Optometrist of the Year by the Connecticut Association of Optometrists, recognizing his significant contributions to the field.