The Virginia Eye Institute Welcomes Dr. Robert M. Knape

Virginia Eye Institute (VEI), one of Virginia’s oldest, largest and best-known ophthalmology practices, announced that Robert Knape, M.D., has joined its staff beginning on August 20, 2012.

Richmond, VA (I-Newswire) August 11, 2012 - The Virginia Eye Institute Welcomes Dr. Robert M. Knape

Dr. Knape's expertise will expand Virginia Eeye Insitute’s glaucoma, cataract and implant surgery offerings

Virginia Eye Institute (VEI), one of Virginia’s oldest, largest and best-known ophthalmology practices, announced that Robert Knape, M.D., has joined its staff beginning on August 20, 2012.

Dr. Knape specializes in glaucoma, complicated anterior segment disease and cataract and implant surgery. He will see patients at Virginia Eye Institute’s Towne Center West office in Short Pump, the Puddledock office in Prince George and the Huguenot Bridge office.

Dr. Knape completed his glaucoma fellowship at Bascom Palmer Eye Institute, University of Miami Miller School of Medicine. He is also a graduate of the University of Virginia where he received both his undergraduate degree and Doctorate of Medicine from the university.

Virginia Eye Institute offers:

• More than 30 board-certified ophthalmologists and optometrists providing the latest eye care treatments

• 24 Hour on-call eye emergency coverage

• Phone and fax lines dedicated to referring doctor offices and an easy to navigate web site

• An on-site out-patient ambulatory surgery center, certified by the Accreditation Associate of Ambulatory Health Care (AAAHC)

• Office locations conveniently located throughout Richmond, Hanover, Midlothian, Chester, Colonial Heights, Petersburg, Hopewell, and Williamsburg

• Multiple optical shops with top quality products at competitive pricing

• Fully licensed opticians and National Contact Lens Examiners (NCLE) certified contact lens fitters

• Custom fit eye wear, sunglasses, and contact lenses with a satisfaction guarantee


About Virginia Eye Institute

Virginia Eye Institute (VEI) is a comprehensive eye care organization providing a wide range of ophthalmology, optometry, and optical services in 11 locations across Central Virginia. VEI offers exceptional ophthalmologic care, including cornea, glaucoma, retina, ocularplastics, pediatrics, refractive surgery (LASIK), and general. All of Virginia Eye Institute’s physicians are board-certified and many are fellowship-trained. VEI also owns and operates an out-patient Ambulatory Surgery Center (ASC) which provides ophthalmology and ear, nose and throat surgical services to pediatric and adult patients. VEI optical shops provide board-certified opticians and contact lens fitters and were recently ranked as one of the nation’s “50 Best Optical Shops” by Vision Monday. For more information please visit www.vaeye.com.

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