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At Virginia Eye Institute, we are committed to keeping our patients and community informed about the latest advancements in eye care, upcoming events, and educational opportunities. Check back often for updates on our practice, new treatments, and special events.

Latest News

  • 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

Upcoming Events

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Cataract Lunch & Learn

Artist of the Month

Congratulations to our Artist of the Month for September 2025, Dr. Olivia Novak!

From an early age, Olivia Novak’s parents encouraged her artistic pursuits, whether she was drawing, painting, or sculpting, they were always there cheering her on. Among these creative outlets, painting became her primary form of expression. She developed a particular love for oil painting, drawn to its vibrant hues and the way it can be blended to form luminous layers or applied thickly to create tactile textures.

Much of Dr. Novak’s work explores cloudscapes, often paired with motifs of fields, marshes, and beaches. Many of these scenes are inspired by photographs she has taken on walks or during her travels. Through her paintings, she seeks to evoke a sense of quiet peace, offering viewers gentle reminders to pause, look up at the drifting clouds, and appreciate the subtle beauty of everyday life.

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