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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.
Upcoming Events
Woven in Color Photo Exhibit – Sisters Project Peru.
Reception: June 5th 5-7pm
On display daily June 1 – June 30, 2026. 8am-5pm.
Virignia Eye Institue: 400 Westhampton Station, Richmond, VA, 23226.
All proceeds go towards building a health clinic in Huacahuasi, Peru.
Artist of the Month
Congratulations to our Artist of the Month for June 2026, Sisters Project Peru!
Sisters Project Peru was founded by sisters Maya and Natalie Koehn-Wu, driven by a shared belief in justice and community-led change. After visiting the Andean village of Huacahuasi in 2019, they were inspired by the community’s resilience and moved by the lack of nearby healthcare access.
From the beginning, the mission has always been clear: partnership, not prescription.
Together with the people of Huacahuasi, they’ve led community health surveys, built local leadership networks, empowered women to become leaders in their community, and laid the groundwork for a community-driven health clinic that will bring essential care closer to home.
Today, Sisters Project Peru continues to grow through grassroots fundraising, health education, and women’s empowerment, uniting a global network that believes health is a human right for all.