Sheepshead Bay · Brooklyn
Your Optometrist in Sheepshead Bay
Vision Palace Optical has been Sheepshead Bay's neighborhood eye care office since 1995. We're at 1723 Avenue U — a block from the Q train — offering comprehensive eye exams, designer frames, contact lenses, and walk-in DMV vision tests. Мы говорим по-русски. Hablamos español.
A Real Neighborhood Practice
Eye Care From People Who Actually Work Here
Plenty of eye doctors say they "serve Sheepshead Bay." Our office is actually in it — on Avenue U, between the bagel shops and the B3 bus stops, where we've been examining the same families for three decades. Patients walk over from Emmons Avenue, ride one stop on the Q, or park right on Avenue U.
Sheepshead Bay is one of Brooklyn's largest Russian-speaking neighborhoods, and both of our doctors speak Russian. Dr. Julia Sheyko and Dr. Alexander Shlivko can run your entire exam — questions, results, and recommendations — in Russian, Spanish, or English, so nothing gets lost in translation when it comes to your eyes.
We handle comprehensive eye exams, contact lens fittings, designer frames, and walk-in DMV vision tests with direct submission to the DMV.
Getting Here
1723 Avenue U
- Q train — Avenue U station, about a 1-minute walk
- B3 bus — stops along Avenue U
- Street parking on Avenue U and side streets
- Open Monday through Saturday, 10 AM – 6 PM
Insurance
Plans We Accept
EyeMed, MetroPlus Health Plan, UFT, Cigna, EmblemHealth, Aetna, Superior Vision, Healthfirst, Davis Vision, BlueCross BlueShield, and more. See the full list or verify your coverage before your visit.
Coverage varies by plan — we verify your benefits before your appointment so there are no surprises.
Monday – Friday
10:00 AM – 6:00 PM
Saturday
10:00 AM – 6:00 PM
Sunday
Closed
Book your eye exam in Sheepshead Bay
Book online through Zocdoc or call us — we're open Monday through Saturday at 1723 Avenue U.
FAQ
Sheepshead Bay Eye Care — Common Questions
- Where is Vision Palace Optical located in Sheepshead Bay?
- We're at 1723 Avenue U, Brooklyn, NY 11229 — in the heart of Sheepshead Bay, about a block from the Avenue U station on the Q train. The B3 bus also runs along Avenue U.
- Do you have Russian-speaking eye doctors?
- Yes. Dr. Julia Sheyko speaks English and Russian, and Dr. Alexander Shlivko speaks English, Spanish, and Russian. Many of our Sheepshead Bay patients prefer to do their exam in Russian, and we're happy to accommodate.
- What insurance do you accept in Sheepshead Bay?
- We accept Medicaid, Medicare, EyeMed, MetroPlus, Healthfirst, Fidelis Care, 1199SEIU, UFT, and most major vision plans. Coverage varies by plan — call us at (718) 998-8400 and we'll verify your benefits before your visit.
- Can I walk in for a DMV vision test?
- Yes — DMV vision tests are walk-in, no appointment needed. Once you pass, we submit your eye test report directly to the New York DMV so you don't have to handle the paperwork.
- Do you see children in Sheepshead Bay?
- We examine children ages 6 and up, including school eye exams and myopia control with Stellest lenses. Many Sheepshead Bay families bring the whole household — we can usually schedule everyone together.
More local reading from our blog: what to expect at an eye exam in Sheepshead Bay, eye care on Avenue U, and how our DMV vision test works.