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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.
Upcoming Events
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Artist of the Month
Congratulations to our Artist of the Month for April 2026, The Painting Class!
The Painting Class is a small painting school for adults who love painting and the arts. Classes take place 3 times a week in 10 week sessions of 3 hours each, 4 seasons of the year. Class sizes range from 8-12 students per session, from professional painters who have spent their lives painting to those who want to make time to learn to paint. The muse within each of us begins with the step to begin and then the joy of creating takes over. Artists all know that it takes work to grow and improve our artistic skills and its a pleasure to do it in the company of other artists!
Here at the painting class we see that magic happen every week.
Featured Artists: Brenda Stankus, Sharon Wiser, Deb Molinelli.
Started in January 2012
Instructor/owner: Brenda Stankus
Location: 1229 Bellevue Avenue, RVA 23227
Contact: text 804-564-6979
Instructor/owner: Brenda Stankus
Location: 1229 Bellevue Avenue, RVA 23227
Contact: text 804-564-6979