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CVP welcomes Tidewater Eye Centers to its growing national ophthalmology platform

CVP, one of the country's fastest-growing ophthalmology networks offering world-class eye care, has added Tidewater Eye Centers as a partner practice.

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CVP welcomes Virginia Beach Eye Center to its growing network of premier ophthalmology practices

CVP is building one of the country’s leading ophthalmology management organizations by bringing best-in-class operations, marketing, and patient experience expertise.

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COVID-19 Safety Protocols

Ensuring the health and safety of our patients and staff is our highest priority.

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Highlights from VOA’s Annual Conference

The conference started with an early morning breakfast on Friday followed by a full day of educational courses.

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Tunnel Vision: Behind the Scenes at the Norfolk Tides

Over the past few years, Virginia Eye Consultants has cultivated a strong and meaningful partnership with the Tides organization.

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Dr. Koetting Recognized as Young Optometrist of the Year

An avid volunteer, Dr. Koetting dedicates her time to community vision screenings and Special Olympics. She enjoys playing cello and training to run half marathons.

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Susie’s Cataract Surgery Experience

Susie has always been proud to be a Virginia Eye Consultants employee, and she is even prouder to be a patient.

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Giving Back to Our Community

This program provides free cataract surgery for people in Hampton Roads who are without medical insurance and are financially unable to pay for this life-changing procedure.

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LASIK is Life Changing for this First Responder

As an outstanding first responder in Hampton Roads, Will received LASIK for free from Virginia Eye Consultants through their annual Focus on Our Heroes program.

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World Sight Day

The top causes of visual impairments are refractive error, cataracts, and glaucoma, but just visiting the eye doctor can treat most of these.

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Virginia Eye Consultants Provides Optometry Residents a Unique Experience

The strong relationship between the optometrists and ophthalmologists at Virginia Eye Consultants is one of the reasons I pursued this residency.

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Virginia Eye Consultants Leads the Way With iStent Inject

The iStent Inject is the smallest medical implant ever approved by the FDA.  It is designed for open-angle glaucoma patients who need their cataracts removed. 

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Through the Eyes of Our Optometric Externs

We can say with confidence that Virginia Eye Consultants has prepared us for the working world as a doctor more than any experience we have had thus far.

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Keeping an Eye on Corneal Ulcers

Dr. Jessica Schiffbauer shares her tips for keeping your eyes healthy during the summer.

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Remembering Those Who Served

This Memorial Day, we thank all those who serve and we remember those who have given the ultimate sacrifice.

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Catching Up with Last Season’s Strike Out Contest LASIK Winners

No more looking for my glasses, or having irritated and dry eyes from being in contacts for 12-16 hours a day

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We’ve Teamed Up to Play Ball

We have an excellent team of doctors, colleagues and friends who I am thrilled to play ball with.

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Vision for the Future: Two Virginia Beach Students Set Their Sights on Medicine

The Virginia Eye Foundation is dedicated to the improved access of eye care and the prevention of blindness in Virginia.

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Hampton Roads Vision Walk

Dr. Kruthoff shares his perspective on the importance of coming together to support finding a cure for retinal diseases.

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Sports Eye Safety Month

Experts believe that 90% of eye injuries can be prevented with proper protective gear.

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First ABiC Glaucoma Surgery in Hampton Roads Virginia

Dr. Constance Okeke performed the first Ab Interno Canaloplasty (or ABiC) glaucoma surgery in Hampton Roads.

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Many Lives Are Touched When One Life is Helped

Dr. Sheppard performed a partial thickness corneal transplant on his right eye which significantly reduced the swelling and improved his vision.

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Everything Has Been Perfect

Before LASIK, David had worn contacts for 31 years.

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We’re Growing in Hampton

Virginia Eye Consultants is proud to provide care to patients.

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Dr. Elizabeth Yeu Leads the Way

The NGENUITY 3D Visualization System allows surgeons to operate looking at a high definition 3D screen, instead of bending to look through the eye-piece of a microscope.

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A New Perspective on Looking Forward…Giving Back

Kenneth’s story reminds me every day of what a wonderful organization Virginia Eye Consultants is.

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All Eyes on Wise

The work RAM does is a great example of community outreach and the organization is helping address a chronic national problem. 

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It Was a Dark and Stormy Night

Sean-Patrick, Jean and dozens of their friends and family members hung in there with us during an epic one and half hour rain delay. 

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Art of Healthy Aging

Virginia Eye Consultants and Senior Services of Southeastern Virginia Present the Art of Healthy Aging Forum & Expo

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Vision Quest

The mission of Western Tidewater Free Clinic is to provide high-quality, non-emergency health care to the residents of Western Tidewater who cannot otherwise afford it.

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Kaitlyn Took a Shot at #LivingLasikLife

Kaitlyn experienced immediate results after LASIK and the afternoon of her surgery was able to clearly see the TV, which she was never able to see before without her glasses.

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It’s Cataract Awareness Month

Don’t let cataracts impair you from the vision that you desire. Talk to your optometrist to see if you are ready for cataract surgery.

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Virginia Eye Consultants Optometric Residency Program – A Golden Opportunity

Residency is optional in the field of optometry but it is starting to become a more popular choice after graduation.

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Contoura™ Offers Improved Potential for LASIK Results

Contoura™ proves to be an extremely valuable tool during LASIK procedures.

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Norfolk Ophthalmologists Partner with Local ADA for Defeat Diabetes Month

Routine eye exams that include a diabetic screening can be vital for the early detection and prompt treatment of the disease, stress the VEC ophthalmologists.

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Dr. Elizabeth Yeu Tops The Opthalmologist’s 2017 Power List

Virginia Eye Consultants’s own Dr. Elizabeth Yeu has received one of the greatest compliments possible in ophthalmology – one that’s voted for by their peers.

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Virginia Eye Consultant’s Marketing Director Guest Judges at ODU Marketing Competition

Virginia Eye Consultants was proud to take part in this first-ever competition and show our support for the next generation of marketers here in Hampton Roads.

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2020 Vision to Stop Diabetes

Diabetes is a serious health condition that can be detected through eye exams and screenings.

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What Our Doctors Are Saying About Dr. Okeke’s New Book

Here's what our doctors at Virginia Eye Consultants have to say about Dr. Constance Okeke’s new book “The Building Blocks of Trabectome Surgery: Patient Selection.”

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Norfolk Ophthalmologists Offer New Treatment for Degenerative Eye Disease

The VEC ophthalmologists note that keratoconus gradually causes vision to worsen as the shape of the cornea distorts and its surface scars in response.

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Dr. Constance Okeke Author of New Glaucoma Book

Dr. Constance Okeke’s new book “The Building Blocks of Trabectome Surgery: Patient Selection” shares her extensive experience pioneering micro-incision glaucoma surgery (MIGS)

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Corneal Cross-Linking FAQs

Keratoconus is an eye disease that causes the cornea to degenerate over time, often leading to distorted vision.

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Program Brings Free Eye Surgery to People in Need in Hampton Roads

Looking Forward…Giving Back brings free eye surgery to patients who would otherwise have no access whatsoever

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What Is Corneal Cross-Linking?

Our ophthalmologists at Virginia Eye Consultants are proud to offer an innovative, non-invasive alternative.

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3 Major Tips for Keeping Eyes Healthy

For those who wish to take care of their eyes, and not just find solutions when problems arise, Dr. Constance Okeke shares three major tips that people should follow.

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Norfolk Ophthalmologists Emphasize Routine Eye Exams for Diabetics

Virginia Eye Consultants is spreading awareness for Diabetic Eye Disease Month by encouraging diabetic patients to schedule their routine eye exam.

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Why Do Diabetic Patients Need Regular Eye Exams?

Having regular eye exams is an essential part of preserving your eye and vision health.

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The Latest Treatments Available at Virginia Eye Consultants

Our team is committed to offering you the latest and greatest eye care solutions.

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PCON 250 Recognizes Dr. Walter Whitley as Innovative Optometrist

Dr. Walter Whitley was just named a member of the PCON 250 by Primary Care Optometry News.

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Dr. Elizabeth Yeu Honored with Top 40 Under 40 Award

We are so proud that Dr. Elizabeth Yeu has been recognized with a Top 40 Under 40 award from Inside Business.

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Giving Back to Our Community

This week, the doctors and staff at Virginia Eye Consultants devoted two days to performing free sight-saving eye surgeries for patients throughout Hampton Roads.

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Largest Free Medical Clinic in the Nation is in Virginia

At the end of July, Dr. Koetting participated in a Remote Area Medical (RAM) clinic in Wise, Virginia.

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Virginia Eye Consultants at Optometry’s Meeting in Boston

Virginia Eye Consultants is proud to be a leader in clinical care, clinical research and clinical education.

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Dr. Koetting Volunteers for Remote Area Medical

Last weekend, Dr. Cecelia Koetting volunteered her time providing optometric services for a Remote Area Medical Clinic in Smyth County, Virginia.

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Exciting New Corneal Cross-Linking Treatment for People with Keratoconus

Dr. Walter Whitley, our Director of Optometric Services, and Dr. Elizabeth Yeu, our Cornea, Cataract and Refractive Surgeon here at Virginia Eye Consultants are very excited a

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Virginia Eye Consultants Opens Nominations for Looking Forward…Giving Back

Virginia Eye Consultants is now accepting nominations for Looking Forward…Giving Back.  

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Norfolk Eye Surgeons Talk Dry Eye Awareness Month and Advanced Treatment Options

Virginia Eye Consultants provide an overview of what may cause dry eye disease, as well as how the condition can be effectively treated.

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What Can I Do to Treat Dry Eye?

With July being Dry Eye Awareness Month, our team is committed, more than ever, to helping spread the word on the chronic condition and how it can be treated.

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What Causes Dry Eye?

It is estimated that almost 40 million people in the U.S. suffer from dry eye disease, with the vast majority of these individuals remaining undiagnosed and untreated.

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Norfolk Eye Surgeons Now Offering Comprehensive Eye Care in Virginia Beach

Virginia Eye Consultants has opened its fifth office location, where the team of eye doctors will provide a wide range of eye treatments and vision correction options.

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Virginia Eye Consultants Opens New Location in Virginia Beach

As part of our mission to provide high quality eye care solutions to Northern Virginia, we are proud to announce the recent opening of our new practice location in Virginia Be

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What Is The Best Age To Get LASIK?

Whether you play sports, travel frequently, or are simply sick of wearing glasses and contacts, LASIK is an amazing alternative for people with poor eyesight.

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4 Great NBA Players Who Improved their game with LASIK

The life of an NBA player is tough. Professional basketball players spend years practicing and working out to stay fit and competitive.

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5 Unexpected Benefits of LASIK

The majority of the candidates for LASIK are simply happy enough with the freedom from glasses and contacts. What they often overlook are some of the more subtle benefits.

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27 Celebrities Who’ve Had LASIK Eye Surgery

LASIK Eye Surgery is a popular procedure used to correct the vision of people who are nearsighted, farsighted, or have astigmatism.

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The iStent: Small Wonder

The iStent (Glaukos), one of the newer options for minimally invasive glaucoma surgery, has become increasingly popular for glaucoma patients who at the same time suffer from

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VisionWalk / Foundation Fighting Blindness

Virginia Eye Consultants strives to make a difference by helping those in need.

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Dr. John Sheppard Recommends HydroEye for all Dry Eye Patients

HydroEye is a patented nutritional formulation that works from the inside out to provide continuous dry eye relief.

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The Vanguard Ophthalmology Society focused on Virginia Eye Consultants, Dr. Elizabeth Yeu, MD

This December, the Vanguard Ophthalmology Society focused on Dr. Elizabeth Yeu, MD, one of the founding members of the group for young, forward-thinking ophthalmologists.

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Virginia Eye Consultations was one of this year’s roaring 20’s winners!

At Virginia Eye Consultants, growth over the past few years has been unleashed in part by a new operational structure.

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The 2013 Inaugural Eye Ball – A Big Success!

This charming evening began with a cocktail hour and silent auction. There were 75 items donated for the silent auction and these items alone brought in over $12,000.

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Virginia Eye Consultants Announces LipiFlow® for the Treatment of Dry Eye Disease

Dry eye sufferers rejoice! Virginia Eye Consultants is excited to announce LipiFlow® Thermal Pulsation System as a new treatment option for chronic evaporative dry eye disease

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Virginia Eye Consultants Raises Over $9,000 for the Foundation Fighting Blindness

Virginia Eye Consultants had a strong showing at the 2nd Annual Hampton Roads VisionWalk this past Sunday, April, 28, 2013, in Virginia Beach.

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Reducing Eye Discomfort During Allergy Season

The sun is shining, the flowers are blooming, you’re spending more time outside and…your eyes are suddenly red, watery and horribly itchy!

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Elizabeth Yeu, MD: Featured Writer in Cataract and Refractive Surgery Today.

Elizabeth Yeu, MD is a featured writer in Advanced Ocular Care’s March 2013 issue of Cataract and Refractive Surgery Today.

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Diagnosing Dry Eye Disease With the TearLab Osmolarity System

Dry eye disease is a multi-factorial disease that affects an estimated 25 million people in the United States alone.

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The Hampton Roads Show Visits Virginia Eye Consultants to Discuss Cataract Surgery

Dr. Stephen Scoper appeared on this morning's broadcast of The Hampton Roads Show, discussing advances in cataract surgery.

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Chamber of Commerce Honors VEC with 2013 Blue Ribbon Small Business Award

We're excited to announce that Virginia Eye Consultants has been selected as one of the 100 Blue Ribbon Award winners for 2013.

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Love Your Eyes

Given the great importance most of us place on sight, it would seem to follow that we’d give them the best care possible, but sometimes we get too busy or we forget...

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Frequently Asked Question: After LASIK, will I still need my reading glasses?

Presbyopia is a very normal part of aging and is the reason why many individuals over 40 require reading glasses.

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Opening Day of VEC’s Retina Center

Cecil Mays, the Retina Center’s very first patient, is pictured here with Dr. David M. Salib.

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VEC Will Provide 50 Charitable Eye Procedures During 2013

The “50-fo-50″ effort is our way of giving back to the community that has provided us so much support over the past 50 years.

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Virginia Eye Consultants – Celebrating 50 Years!

We have 50 years of experience providing top quality eye procedures to residents of Hampton Roads and beyond, and we continue to grow in experience and service offerings.

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Frequently Asked Question: Does LASIK Hurt?

Most LASIK patients tell us they can’t believe how fast and painless the procedure is.

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Frequently Asked Question: Is LASIK safe?

The FDA has approved LASIK as a safe and effective procedure.

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Can I Use My Flex Spending Dollars on LASIK?

Yes, Flex Plans are a great way to pay for LASIK, and one that many can use but few even know about.

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Is LASIK Covered by Insurance?

Many health insurance companies consider LASIK an “elective” or “cosmetic” procedure, meaning your life does not depend on having the treatment.

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Who is eligible for LASIK?

Due to recent advances in technology, there are fewer restrictions on who can receive LASIK. Now, most patients who wear corrective lenses are good candidates for LASIK.

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Virginia Eye Consultants Receives “Roaring 20” Award from Inside Business

Virginia Eye Consultants is honored to receive a 2012 “Roaring 20” award from Inside Business.

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VEC’s "PINK OUT" Fundraiser for Susan G. Komen for the Cure

In celebration of National Breast Cancer Awareness Month, the VEC staff held an office-wide "PINK OUT" fundraiser for Susan G. Komen for the Cure.

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VEC Employee Takes Medical Mission Trip to Africa

Erin collected several hundred pairs of donated and new reading glasses before she left, then distributed them in the small towns she visited.

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World Sight Day at VEC

The mission of the Optometry Giving Sight Campaign is to improve the quality of life of people who are needlessly blind or vision impaired.

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The Laser Cataract Surgery Difference

Dr. Scoper is one of only a few eye surgeons in the entire country certified to use revolutionary laser technology for the treatment of cataracts.

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The VEC Commitment to Delivering First Class Service

At VEC, we pride ourselves on delivering first class treatment and excellent service to every person who walks through our doors.

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Dr. Scoper Discusses the Basics of Cataract Surgery on The Hampton Roads Show

August is National Cataract Awareness Month. According to a study by the National Eye Institute, cataracts affect more than 20 million Americans age 40 and older.

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Study Shows Cataract Surgery Can Reduce the Risk of Hip Fractures

A recent study shows the risk of hip fractures is greatly reduced for Medicare patients who undergo cataract surgery compared to those who have cataracts but do not have them

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A Vision in Blue…

Virginia Eye Consultants and their loved ones started off their Sunday afternoon by walking for a cause: walking to fight blindness.

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Virginia Eye Consultants Named BLUE RIBBON Finalist by US Chamber

The awards program, sponsored by Sam’s Club®, honors companies, like Virginia Eye Consultants, that demonstrate excellent business practices in several areas.

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Walter O. Whitley, OD EyeTube OD Filming and Lectures in Boston, MA

Dr. Walter Whitley, our Director of Optometric Services here at Virginia Eye Consultants, is currently in Boston, MA filming a variety of lectures for EyeTube OD

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Blue Ribbon Small Business Award

We are excited, honored, and extremely proud to announce that Virginia Eye Consultants has been presented the Blue Ribbon Small Business Award!

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Employee Recognition

Jack Kress, a long time patient of Dr. Stephen Scoper and Virginia Eye Consultants, shares his appreciation not only for the Doctors, but also for our staff!

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One large step for Dr. Okeke, one giant leap for Virginia Eye Consultants!

We are celebrating yet another advancement and achievement by our very own Glaucoma specialist, Dr. Constance Okeke, MD, MSCE

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VEC is Named Small Business of the Year

Virginia Eye Consultants of Norfolk was named the Small Business of the Year by the Hampton Roads Chamber of Commerce last week. The practice, which started in 1963, speciali

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