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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 November & December 2025, Bon Air Artists Association!

The Bon Air Artists Association is Richmond’s premier and perhaps longest-standing local artists’ organization, gathering some of the finest artists in the Metro Richmond area for community, betterment, education, philanthropy and, of course, the sharing of our fine art in galleries, exhibits, and art shows throughout the area.

IN THE MEDIA

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Join Us In Our Mission to Restore Sight & Hope this Giving Tuesday.

Your donation helps us in our mission to provide eyecare & eye surgeries to those in need. To donate, please go to our VEI Foundation website and click Donate to get started.

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