Advanced Vision Institute

read moreAdvanced Vision Institute is dedicated to providing exceptional eye care delivered by caring doctors. We offer state-of-the-art vision technology and a professional staff with years of experience. During your visit, our doctors and staff will gladly assist you and are happy to take the time to answer all your questions regarding your personal vision care. It is our goal to make you feel like part of the Advanced Vision Institute family. Advanced Vision Institute has proudly served the Hampton Roads Community from Hampton to Richmond for over 25 years.

read moreIf you have cataracts and are interested in reducing or even eliminating your dependency on eyeglasses or contact lenses after your cataract surgery, you are now in luck! Due to state of the art IOL (intraocular lens) technology, your natural lens can be replaced with a multifocal, expanded depth of focus or toric lens. Depending on your specific needs, let AVI show you how you can see clearly after cataract surgery! While the information found on this website is generally true, specific conditions as they may relate to you may be different including the diagnosis and potential treatments.

read moreGlaucoma is typically treated with eye drops that decrease eye pressure either by slowing the amount of fluid produced within the eye or by improving the flow through the drainage angle. Glaucoma medications may produce side effects, so be sure to talk to your doctor if you experience any unusual symptoms. Trabeculectomy is a surgical procedure performed by an ophthalmologist used to lower eye pressure. By trying to lower the eye pressure, damage can be halted from further pressure increases, but that damage already done is not reversible.

read moreGlaucoma is the second leading cause of blindness. Sometimes called the silent thief of sight, glaucoma can damage your vision so gradually you don't notice any loss of vision until the disease is at an advanced stage. Glaucoma is an eye condition that develops when too much fluid pressure builds up inside of the eye. This increase in pressure, called intraocular pressure, can damage the optic nerve, which transmits images to the brain. If damage to the optic nerve from high eye pressure continues, glaucoma will cause loss of vision.

read moreTo maintain good vision and to keep your eyes healthy, it is important to have annual eye exams. For those with stable vision and without any eye disease having annual eye exams every one to two years is important. At this exam your eyes will be dilated so the doctor can see into your retina, your vision will be checked and you will be screened for eye diseases or disorders. If further testing is required a more comprehensive exam and possible testing will be scheduled. If you experience any changes in your vision between regularly scheduled visits with your eye specialist, you should schedule an appointment as soon as possible.

read moreNow you can see clearly with the help of laser vision correction. Procedures such as LASIK and PRK have allowed millions of people worldwide to shed their glasses or contact lenses and enjoy the freedom of clear vision. These procedures improve vision safely and precisely by reshaping the cornea to correct nearsightedness (myopia), farsightedness (hyperopia) and astigmatism and in some cases, higher-order aberrations such as haze as well. Most patients enjoy 20/20 vision or better after treatment.

read moreNestled in the Williamsburg office off of the main lobby, our Optical Boutique is conveniently located for you to shop for your eyewear right before or after you see one of the Advanced Vision physicians. Of course, the optical boutique can also accommodate your eyewear needs if you have a prescription from any ophthalmologist or optometrist. We take pride in offering the latest technology in lenses such as Varilux and Crizal. Advanced Vision Optical has a unique selection of frames including Persol, Face a Face, Lindberg and many others.