Dr. Ilana Gelfond-Polnariev's Credentials

Accepting New Patients

Yes, this doctor is accepting new patients

Biography

For over 15 years, I have been treating patients and promoting comprehensive eye exams. My passion is in vision therapy and head trauma rehabilitation for both children and adults. I am a Developmental Optometrist, Board Certified by the College of Optometrists in Vision Development (FCOVD). I continue to publish and present to various local organizations on the importance of vision and learning. Most recently I published a Children's Book: ABC's of How you and I See. After graduating from Pennsylvania College of Optometry (Salus University) and completing a residency in Vision Therapy and Rehabilitation, I continue to maintain a faculty position at SUNY College of Optometry. Proudly, I was the first recipient of the distinguished Dr. Martin Birnbaum Memorial Award for outstanding knowledge and skill in Behavioural Optometry. Recently, I was a recipient of the 2015 New York State Young Optometrist of the Year award for my commitment to the visual welfare of children in the community. Emphasis in: Optometric visual therapy and rehabilitation for children and adults; Myopia control for children; Neuro-optometric rehabilitation; Post concussion visual disturbance

Languages

• Russian

Education

• Salus University (Pennsylvania College of Optometry) * (Grad. 2002)

Other Specialties

• Optometrist

Areas of Expertise

• Pink eye (conjunctivitis)
• Subconjunctival hemorrhage (broken blood vessel in eye)
• Eyestrain
• Eye exam
• Poor color vision
• Dry eyes
• Lazy eye (amblyopia)

Awards & Recognitions

• Young OD of the Year 2015

Publications & Research

• ABC's of how you and I See