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  • Ribbon Cutting at Short Pump
    We’re excited to celebrate the grand reopening of our Short Pump location! The newly renovated space now offers expanded services, including a state‑of‑the‑art Dry Eye Center, Light Adjustable Lens (LAL) technology, LASIK surgery, and a refreshed Aesthetic Suite — all designed with patient comfort and advanced care in mind. This marks a major step forward in bringing comprehensive eye and aesthetic services to the heart of the Short Pump community.
  • Dr. Schneider’s Dry Eye Interview
    Dr. Schneider was interviewed by RVA Today on Channel 12, sharing expert insight on Dry Eye symptoms, treatment options, and how VEI’s Dry Eye Center is helping patients find lasting relief.
  • Dr. West at Bon Secours Health Fair
    Dr. West connected with the community at the Bon Secours Cookout & Health Fair in Petersburg, discussing hearing health and sharing information about services available at The Hearing Center.
VEI Best Optometry Practice 2019 Awarded by Richmond Times Dispatch

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Artist of the Month

Congratulations to our Artist of the Month for January & February 2026, Hannah Anderson!

I am delighted to share my art at the Virginia Eye Institute during January, 2026. My passion for painting originated from a creative seed that was planted in my heart as a little girl but was unable to sprout until my 60’s. During those decades I became a mother of two sons, went through a divorce and remarriage, and was ordained as an Episcopal priest and served in parishes/diocesan staffs throughout the Northeast until 2018. While in ministry, I painted and created in solitude to care for my soul.

I am self-taught.

I retired from full-time ministry in 2018 and became a certified Life Coach, founding Golden Thread Coaching. As I support people going through lifetransitions, I encourage them to engage creativity, whether it be through paintingorcooking, gardening or welding.

My husband and I moved to Richmond a year ago from New Hampshire to be closer to a son and grandchildren. Here I am putting down roots, painting and coaching daily at my art studio/office space at 3210 Chamberlayne Ave. (Hybrid House). It is my joy and delight.

ART heals. ART shifts you from the left to the right side of the brain. ART leads you through confusion, upset, trauma and loss. ART helps us find our center. ART enlivens our hope and curiosity. EVERYONE can make ART.

Hannah Anderson. (603) 724-1558
3210 Chamberlayne Ave. Art studio, small gallery and coaching space; other artwork is also on exhibit at Crossroads Art Center, Richmond, VA

www.goldenthreadcoaching.com and www.artistbetweenworlds.com

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