118 North Eighth Street
Richmond, VA  23219
Phone: (804) 643-0309
Fax: (804) 643-0311

Improving the Vision Care and Health of Virginians

Optometrists provide a wide range of care, including:

  • Detect and diagnose eye diseases such as glaucoma, cataracts, retina & lid disorders, & infections
  • Prescribe medication to treat eye diseases
  • Evaluate and treat vision conditions such as nearsightedness, farsightedness, astigmatism & presbyopia
  • Perform minor surgical procedures such as removing foreign objects from the eye
  • Provide pre- and post-operative care, especially for glaucoma, laser, refractive, & cataracts
 
 
Virginia Optometry News...
DR. ZABA STUDY ON CHILDREN’S VISION PUBLISHED
Some startling facts were revealed in a recently published study by Joel Zaba, MA, OD.  Noted were that about 25% of all school children in the United States experience vision problems...
Employer Sign Posting Requirement Delayed
The National Labor Relations Board has POSTPONED the implementation date for its new requirement on businesses (of all sizes) posting signs on employee rights.  New effective date is January 31,...
Disaster Relief
The American Optometric Foundation is professional optometry’s charitable organization.  It maintains the Optometry’s Fund for Disaster Relief which provides financial relief after disasters, including hurricanes.  Financial “gifts” of up to...
Earthquake Update
Add experiencing an earthquake to the "bucket list" of Dr. Russ Beattie.  Dr. Beattie has a thriving and successful practice in Mineral, the epicenter of Virginia's recent earthquake and aftershocks. ...
VOA 2011 Convention
The VOA's 2011 Annual Convention was held June 10-12 at The Homestead Resort in Hot Springs, VA.  A great time was had by all, as evidenced in the pictures below. ...
Dr. Jeff Michaels featured on Richmond NBC Affiliate
Check out Dr. Jeff Michaels' interview on the metro Richmond NBC affiliate in which he addresses illegal sale of contact lenses and the potential for harm to patients, including plano...
Advocacy at the Nation's Capitol
A record number of VOA members attended the recent AOA Advocacy Conference, visiting with the Virginia federal delegation in D.C.  Pictured are Drs. Kurt Finney and Sam Smart visited with...
Importance of Free Eye Assessments for Infants
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Upcoming Events

VOA One Day CE Conference
Jan 29, 2012
Richmond Marriott West
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110th VOA Annual Convention
Jun 22-24, 2012
Williamsburg Lodge
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