We are thrilled to announce that VEI has once again been recognized as one of Vision Monday’s Top 50 US Optical Retailers for 2024! This year, we proudly maintain our standing at #47 on this prestigious list. This remarkable achievement is a testament to the hard work, dedication, and unwavering commitment of each member of […]
In 2023, Dr. Krawitz and Dr. LaRosa traveled to Uganda to provide eye exams and cataract surgeries. We’re incredibly proud of the mission work they provided in Uganda with 60 surgeries completed.
We’re thrilled to welcome Eric S. Bell as our new CEO! With nearly thirty years of experience in health care leadership, Eric brings invaluable insights and strategic vision to our organization. A Virginia native, Eric has held prominent roles in the healthcare industry, including CEO for Virginia Oral & Facial Surgery in Richmond. His expertise […]
In a recent spotlight on local NBC12 About Town, Virginia Eye Institute took center stage to underscore the critical significance of pediatric eye screenings. The feature emphasized the pivotal role early eye examinations play in safeguarding children’s visual health and overall well-being. With children’s eye health often overlooked, Virginia Eye Institute aims to raise awareness […]
VEI is excited to announce Ronnie T. as our March Artist of the Month Ronnie was born in Lawrenceville, Virginia, and is one of 15 children. He is a father of two sons and a grandfather to 10 grandkids! He started out sketching and then later took up painting and doing wood carvings. Despite not […]
VEI is proud to display two artists for the month of February: Sam Mathias & Faith Rowland. I’m Sam, I’m a family and elopement photographer here in Mechanicsville, Virginia. And I love it here! Behind the camera besides being a huge fan of jokes and puns, I’m a cat mom of 4. I’m always down […]
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 external diseases of the eye, pediatric ophthalmology, and […]
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 their eye care physician to customize their visual outcome. Customization […]
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 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 competition. VEI helped provide new free glasses and vision screenings for all of […]
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 us. Nearly half a million votes were cast […]
VEI is proud to sponsor the Science Museum of Virginia’s newest exhibit: Playing with Light. The exhibit opened on February 11th. It takes a deep dive into all the different ways we interact with light in the world around us. The exhibit uses a variety of scientific disciplines in fun, interactive exhibits to help break […]
Here at VEI, continued education is not only supported, but encouraged. Many of our staff members have accomplished the completion of new certifications while working for VEI. Chelsea Holder recently completed her SHRM-CP Certification and we had a chance to ask her some questions about her experience. We’re so proud of our staff for working […]
Melissa Casanova, Physician Liaison and Marketing Manager performing vision and hearing screenings at the TSA Wellness event at the Richmond International Airport this past week.
We are pleased to announce that Ryan Henger, O.D. will be joining VEI on December 12, 2022, and will be practicing at our Westchester location. Dr. Henger graduated with a Bachelor of Vision Science from Ferris State University in 2017 and completed his Doctor of Optometry in 2020 from Michigan State University. He brings with him […]
Saturday, November 5, 2022 VSOMP held their Fall Meeting at VEI. For those of you who joined us, we are so thankful and hope you had as much fun as we did! It was held at the VEI Reynolds office and we had delicious food and a great line up of speakers: Dr. Jessica Randolph […]
VEI is ecstatic to announce that Tara Golisch M.D. will be joining our team on October 31st, 2022. Dr. Golisch specializes in the medical and surgical treatment of glaucoma and cataract patients. One of the things she emphasizes is that she wants to make it her mission to listen to her patients and treat them […]
We are excited to announce our Artists of the Month for October & November, 2022: The Tuckahoe Artist Association. The Tuckahoe Artists Association was founded and held its first meeting on Tuesday, April 20, 1971. Originally, membership was drawn from the Tuckahoe Woman’s Club located in the west end of Richmond, Virginia. Currently the organization […]
Today marks World Sight Day and Operation Sight‘s National Sight Week! Every year VEI’s volunteers make cataract care accessible to uninsured Americans in financial need. Treating preventable blindness in our local community helps patients return to a life of independence and possibility. “My experience saved my eyesight. I had cataracts at the age of 54 […]
Swift Creek’s Senior Health Fair was a blast! VEI Helped answer any guests questions had about our services and offered free Vision & Hearing screenings! Big thank you to Kristin McKeever and Rachel Harte for volunteering!
