About Us

• About VEI
• Our Mission
• Our History
• VEI Outreach
• CME Programs

Outreach Programs

For the 20th consecutive year, VEI offered free cataract surgery for those in need. The Cataract Mission Program is for people who do not have insurance (including Medicare or Medicaid) and do not have the financial means to pay for cataract surgery. Our program is put on completely by the volunteer physicians and staff at Virginia Eye Institute. It is an application based program and applications will be available for the 2013/2014 Cataract Mission on November 1, 2013. We ask that applications are returned to us by February 1st. The program is held during the month of February. Please call (804) 287-4905 or email vaughanm@vaeye.com to apply. 

Since 2009, VEI has been the lead sponsor for the Foundation Fighting Blindness’ Vision Walk. Money raised helps fund research to prevent/cure degenerative retinal diseases. The 2013 6th Annual Richmond Vision Walk is September 28, 2013 at North Shore Commons/Innsbrook. Please plan to come out and join VEI as we strive to fight against blindness.To learn how you can join the fight against blindness, click here or email info@vaeye.com.

Virginia Eye Institute is a proud sponsor and participant of the World Pediatric Project (WPP). WPP is a nonprofit humanitarian organization linking worldwide pediatric surgical, diagnostic and preventative resources to heal critically ill children in developing countries. WPP also helps build indigenous health care capacity -- saving lives now while transforming pediatric health outcomes for years to come. Click here for more information about WPP.

VEI doctors donate their time to help others in need, both in Richmond and outside of the country. Our associates give to the Salvation Army through the Fox Holiday Socks Program annually and contribute to the Central Virginia Food Bank. 

Dining in the Dark is a rare and unique sensory awareness experience that will take guests on a journey of taste, sound, and touch... all in the dark.  Dining in the Dark gives thousands of people a chance to peek into an unfamiliar world while raising money to help fund research that will prevent/cure blindness caused by degenerative retinal diseases.  The 2011 Luncheon honored Tony Sakowski, Jr., M.D., F.A.C.S. as the founder of Virginia Eye Institute and recognized Virginia Eye Institute for its 35 years of service to the community.