NYC Pupil

NYC Pupil Caring for patients from infancy to adulthood, our team specializes in myopia management and vision rehabilitation.

Dr. Ilana Gelfond-Polnariev is a graduate of Salus Univeristy (Pennsylvania College of Optometry). She completed a residency in Vision Therapy at the State University of New York College of Optometry. Dr. Gelfond is Board Certified in the Vision Development and Vision Therapy. She specializes in pediatric vision, vision therapy, and head trauma rehabilitation for children and adults. She is a member of the Allied Health Staff at Northwell Health. Dr. Gelfond-Polnariev is currently an Associate Clinical Professor at SUNY College of Optometry. She has published several articles on Vision and Learning in local parent magazines, as well as lectured to PTA groups, OT's, Mother's of Multiples groups, and to the teachers in the Staten Island School system. Dr. Viktoriya Rudnik received her Doctor of Optometry degree from SUNY College of Optometry. She completed her pediatric and vision therapy training at SUNY college of Optometry and Woodhull Medical and Mental Health Center in Brooklyn. Dr. Rudnik enjoys providing eye care to children and adults with special interest in Orthokeratology.

02/28/2026

We don’t just check how well you see…
We check how healthy your eyes are. 👁️✨

Retinal digital imaging allows us to detect early signs of eye disease in both children and adults — often before symptoms appear.

From myopia management to monitoring retinal health, prevention starts with a comprehensive eye exam.

Healthy eyes at every age matter. 💙

02/01/2026

This 14-year-old athlete wears Ortho-K lenses at night and sees clearly all day—no glasses or daytime contacts needed. Orthok is a night time contact lens that reshapes the 👀 during sleep so that in the day time, the vision is perfect with nothing worn (no glasses and no contacts)

Ortho-K is an excellent option for active kids and teens, especially athletes, and it also helps slow myopia progression.

📍 NYC Pupil

Honored to attend the AOA Leaders Summit focused on Pediatric Eye Health & Vision Access 👁️💙From InfantSEE® to adolescen...
01/31/2026

Honored to attend the AOA Leaders Summit focused on Pediatric Eye Health & Vision Access 👁️💙
From InfantSEE® to adolescence, ensuring access to eye care early truly matters.

Grateful to continue this work after 10+ years on the committee alongside passionate leaders advocating for children’s vision.

Because seeing well starts early. 👶➡️👧🧒

As 2025 comes to a close, we’re feeling incredibly grateful. Thank you to all the patients and families who trusted us w...
12/31/2025

As 2025 comes to a close, we’re feeling incredibly grateful. Thank you to all the patients and families who trusted us with their care this year—it’s an honor to be part of your journey.

We’re also deeply thankful for our amazing staff, whose dedication, compassion, and patience make everything we do possible. 💙

Here’s to continuing to provide thoughtful care, even more patience, and meaningful connections in 2026. Wishing everyone a healthy, happy New Year! 🎉✨

12/31/2025

The first try isn’t always the easy one.
Ortho-k lens training takes patience and persistence.
We meet kids where they are, move at their pace, and cheer them on every step of the way!

Merry Christmas! 🎁🎄Our office is closed today, Christmas Day, so our team can celebrate with their families. Thank you f...
12/25/2025

Merry Christmas! 🎁🎄
Our office is closed today, Christmas Day, so our team can celebrate with their families. Thank you for your understanding—we look forward to seeing you soon! ❤️

12/21/2025

Wrapping up 2025 the best way we know how—together. 🥂
Grateful for this incredible team, our amazing patients and families, and a year full of growth, learning, and wins.
Here’s to celebrating the journey and stepping into the new year strong. ✨

✨ Vision & Learning: Empowering Staten Island Students ✨Today I had the pleasure of presenting to the Archdiocese of Sta...
12/10/2025

✨ Vision & Learning: Empowering Staten Island Students ✨
Today I had the pleasure of presenting to the Archdiocese of Staten Island principals on one of my favorite topics — how vision impacts learning. 👀📚

We explored how undiagnosed visual issues can affect attention, reading, classroom performance, and a child’s confidence. The principals were so engaged, and I’m grateful for the opportunity to share tools that can help identify at-risk students early.

Thank you to the Archdiocese for inviting me and for your commitment to supporting children’s success both in and out of the classroom. ❤️
Together, we can make a real difference for our students’ futures. 🌟

✨ What an incredible night! ✨Honored to present “Eyes, Airway & Alignment” and share how interconnected our visual syste...
11/14/2025

✨ What an incredible night! ✨
Honored to present “Eyes, Airway & Alignment” and share how interconnected our visual system is with breathing, posture, and craniofacial development.

Grateful for the opportunity to connect with such a wonderful interdisciplinary group — dentists, orthodontists, dental residents, pediatric dentists, speech pathologists, occupational therapists, and pediatricians. 💫
The collaboration and passion for whole-child care were truly inspiring.

A huge thank-you to Christina Goodheart for the invitation and for coordinating such a seamless, meaningful event. Your dedication brings all of us together. 🤍

Looking forward to continued teamwork and better outcomes for our kids. 🤝💙

This rockstar is excelling in school 📚 and thriving in sports ⚽🏀. We love seeing lasting success after Vision Therapy! 🌟...
08/26/2025

This rockstar is excelling in school 📚 and thriving in sports ⚽🏀. We love seeing lasting success after Vision Therapy! 🌟

👁✨ First time contact lens training! ✨👁Learning how to insert and remove contact lenses is an important step for our pat...
08/21/2025

👁✨ First time contact lens training! ✨👁
Learning how to insert and remove contact lenses is an important step for our patients—and we’re here to guide them every step of the way. 💜

With patience, practice, and support, our patients gain the confidence to wear contacts safely and comfortably.

💡 Thinking about contacts for yourself or your child? Schedule a consultation with us today!
Call/text the office 718-481-2020


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4079 Richmond Avenue
Staten Island, NY
10312

Opening Hours

Monday 9am - 5pm
Tuesday 9am - 6pm
Thursday 9am - 6pm
Saturday 8am - 2pm

Telephone

+17184812020

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