Virginia Eye Institute

Virginia Eye Institute VEI provides a wide range of ophthalmology, optometry, optical, hearing, and aesthetic services. For more information please visit www.vaeye.com.

Virginia Eye Institute (VEI) is a comprehensive eye care organization providing a wide range of ophthalmology, optometry, and optical services in 8 locations across central Virginia. VEI offers exceptional ophthalmologic care—including cataract, cornea, glaucoma, retina, ocular plastics, pediatrics, and refractive surgery (LASIK). VEI also has an Aesthetic Center in Short Pump performing remarkable cosmetic and reconstructive surgeries by our fellowship-trained specialists, and a Hearing Center at our Reynolds Crossing location with a dedicated audiologist. VEI also owns and operates an out-patient Ambulatory Surgery Center (ASC) which provides ophthalmology and cosmetic surgical services to pediatric and adult patients. VEI’s optical shops are ranked as one of the nation’s “50 Best Optical Shops”.

All clinic locations and our ambulatory surgery center will be operating during normal business hours. Please exercise c...
01/26/2026

All clinic locations and our ambulatory surgery center will be operating during normal business hours. Please exercise caution while traveling and plan accordingly.

If you need to cancel or reschedule your appointment, please contact our office at (804) 287-2020.

Due to weather conditions, all Virginia Eye Institute locations and the ASC (Ambulatory Surgery Center) are closed on Mo...
01/25/2026

Due to weather conditions, all Virginia Eye Institute locations and the ASC (Ambulatory Surgery Center) are closed on Monday, January 26. Patients with scheduled appointments will be contacted directly to reschedule. Thank you for your understanding, and please stay safe.

Do your eyes often feel dry, irritated, or uncomfortable?This can be a sign of dry eye: a condition where your tear film...
01/23/2026

Do your eyes often feel dry, irritated, or uncomfortable?
This can be a sign of dry eye: a condition where your tear film isn’t stable enough to keep your eyes healthy, leading to redness, irritation, and fluctuating vision.

Our Dry Eye Center at our Short Pump office focuses on finding the root cause and creating a personalized plan for long-term relief.

📞 Call 804-287-2020 to schedule an appointment.

Our January & February Artist of the Month is Richmond-based abstract artist Hannah Anderson ✨She creates intuitive, abs...
01/16/2026

Our January & February Artist of the Month is Richmond-based abstract artist Hannah Anderson ✨

She creates intuitive, abstract work inspired by light, color, nature, and spiritual symbolism. Her work will be on display at our Huguenot office, inviting a moment of reflection and presence.

👉 Visit the link in our bio to learn more.

The annual Best of Virginia Living Magazine Readers’ Survey is here! 🎉 Your opinion shapes the winners, and Virginia Eye...
01/12/2026

The annual Best of Virginia Living Magazine Readers’ Survey is here! 🎉 Your opinion shapes the winners, and Virginia Eye Institute and The Aesthetic Center at Virginia Eye Institute need your votes! Here's how you can do it:

✨ Visit bov2026.virginialiving.com and select Central Virginia
✨ Under the category "Ophthalmology Practice", select "Virginia Eye Institute"
✨ Under the category "Optometry Practice", write-in "Virginia Eye Institute"
✨ Under the category "Cosmetic Surgery Practice", select "Aesthetic Center at Virginia Eye Institute"

💡Voting is open NOW until January 31, 2026.

Your support means the world to us!

Happy Holidays from the Virginia Eye Institute! ✨Our offices will be closed on:• Wednesday, December 24, 2025• Thursday,...
12/24/2025

Happy Holidays from the Virginia Eye Institute! ✨

Our offices will be closed on:
• Wednesday, December 24, 2025
• Thursday, December 25, 2025
• Thursday, January 1, 2026

Wishing you a joyful and safe holiday season! 🎄

A few weekends ago, we celebrated our annual holiday party - the VEI Bond Ball! An unforgettable evening honoring an ama...
12/19/2025

A few weekends ago, we celebrated our annual holiday party - the VEI Bond Ball! An unforgettable evening honoring an amazing year and an even better team. ✨

12/12/2025

We’re honored to once again join Conexus for this year’s Gift of Light campaign. ✨🎄

Your support helps ensure children receive the vision care they need to learn, grow, and thrive.

Learn more about how you can make an impact this season at: https://conexusvision.org/gift-of-light-richmond/

Due to inclement weather, all VEI clinics will close at 3 PM today (Monday, December 8th). Patients will be contacted to...
12/08/2025

Due to inclement weather, all VEI clinics will close at 3 PM today (Monday, December 8th). Patients will be contacted to reschedule their appointments. Our Surgery Center remains open.

Stay safe and warm, everyone! ❄️

Double up before the year is up! 👓✨Buy one pair, get the second 50% off.
12/08/2025

Double up before the year is up! 👓✨
Buy one pair, get the second 50% off.

In October, a few members of our team attended the 2026 AAO Annual Meeting in Orlando, Florida. They spent time diving i...
12/05/2025

In October, a few members of our team attended the 2026 AAO Annual Meeting in Orlando, Florida. They spent time diving into educational lectures, networking with peers, and exploring the latest innovations showcased at the expo. They even had a chance to reconnect with former colleagues and squeeze in a little Florida fun between sessions. 🌴✨

Due to the current winter weather, our clinics will open at 10:00 AM on Friday, December 5th, 2025. Affected patients wi...
12/05/2025

Due to the current winter weather, our clinics will open at 10:00 AM on Friday, December 5th, 2025. Affected patients will be contacted to reschedule.

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400 Westhampton Station
Richmond, VA
23226

Opening Hours

Monday 8am - 5pm
Tuesday 8am - 5pm
Wednesday 8am - 5pm
Thursday 8am - 5pm
Friday 8am - 5pm

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+18042872020

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Virginia Eye Institute (VEI) is a comprehensive eye care organization providing a wide range of ophthalmology, optometry, and optical services in eight locations across Central Virginia. VEI offers an exceptional range of ophthalmologic care including cataract, cornea, glaucoma, retina, ocular plastics, pediatrics, and refractive surgery (LASIK). VEI also has an Aesthetic Center in Short Pump performing remarkable cosmetic and reconstructive surgeries by our fellowship-trained specialists. VEI’s NEW Hearing Center is now open with a full range of testing and hearing services. We offer the most technologically advanced hearing instruments with unparalleled service.

All Virginia Eye Institute’s physicians are board-certified and many are fellowship-trained. VEI optical shops provide board-certified opticians and contact lens fitters. VEI’s optical shops are ranked as one of the nation’s “50 Best Optical Shops”. For more information please visit www.vaeye.com.