October Artist of the Month – Brenda Stankus
The Painting Class is a small painting school for adults who love painting and the arts. Classes take place 3 times a week in 10 week sessions of 3 hours each, 4 seasons of the year. Class sizes range from 8-12 students per session, from professional painters who have...
Farewell to Dr. Brown
VEI would like to thank Dr. Brown for her decades of service to VEI and the local community as we wish her well as she begins her new chapter of life in retirement. Dr. Brown, an esteemed ophthalmologist at the Virginia Eye Institute, specialized in cornea and...
September Artist of the Month – Bob Waldrop
VEI's Artist of the Month is Bob Waldrop with his photography company: momentNtime. momentNtime is my vision of the wildlife and other landscapes or boats or interesting moments I see, shared with you through my lens. I enjoy taking and sharing these images. This...
Light Adjustable Lens (LAL) and VEI’s Interview with Channel 12 to Discuss Its Benefits
Virginia Eye Institute is excited to be offering the Light Adjustable Lens for cataract surgery. The Light Adjustable Lens, or LAL, is the first and only lens that can be customized after cataract surgery. Patients can now truly design their own vision by working with...
August Artist of the Month – JRAL
James River Art League (JRAL) is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization of more than 130 juried member artists from throughout Central Virginia. Our goal is to encourage the creation and appreciation of the visual arts. We provide our member artists with motivation,...
July Artist of the Month – The Painting Class
The Painting Class is a small painting school for adults who love painting and the arts. Classes take place 3 times a week in 10 week sessions of 3 hours each, 4 seasons of the year. Class sizes range from 8-12 students per session, from professional painters who have...
Reflections of a Departing CEO: Brad Smith on His Career and the Future of VEI
Brad Smith, the CEO of VEI for the past 11 years, is retiring in September. As he wraps up his last days on the job, we asked him to reflect on his career and share some parting thoughts. "While my last day at the helm is not until September 29th, the time has come...
VEI at Special Olympics RVA
VEI had a blast this year, volunteering at the Opening Eyes event at University of Richmond this past Saturday! The 2023 Summer Games brought more than 1200 athletes, 2000 volunteers, and countless supporters this weekend in the RVA Special Olympics' largest annual...
June Artist of the Month – Focus Group Camera Club
Early in 1989, conversations among friends who shared a love of photography crystallized into the Focus Group Camera Club. The purpose of the Club was to learn more about photography, to inspire, encourage and learn with each other. Through the years, members have...
VEI Wins Best of Virginia
VEI has won Best Eye Doctor in Virginia Living’s ‘Best of Virginia’ issue! We’re so thrilled to announce that we have received this amazing award and recognition for the Central Virginia region. Thank you so much to all of the amazing people who cast their vote for...