Virginia Eye Institute
Crystal Amantea is an experienced audiologist currently working at Virginia Eye Institute since May 2023, specializing in comprehensive hearing evaluations for both pediatrics and adults, including impedance testing and hearing aid fitting. Prior to this role, Crystal Amantea was employed at The Balance and Ear Center from May 2013 to April 2023, where responsibilities included conducting various audiometric evaluations, newborn hearing re-screenings, and auditory brainstem response testing. Crystal Amantea holds a Doctor of Audiology degree from West Virginia University, acquired in 2014, and a Bachelor of Science in Communication Sciences and Disorders from Longwood University, obtained in 2010.
Virginia Eye Institute
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 an exceptional range of ophthalmic care to Richmond, VA residents including, cornea and external diseases, glaucoma, cataract surgery, retina, oculoplastics, pediatrics, refractive surgery (LASIK), and general ophthalmology. All optometrists and ophthalmologists at VEI are board-certified and many are fellowship-trained. VEI eyewear locations provide board-certified opticians and contact lens fitters. VEI also owns and operates an out-patient Ambulatory Surgery Center (ASC). VEI’s optical shops are ranked as one of the nation’s “50 Best Optical Shops”. VEI also has an Aesthetic Center in Short Pump performing remarkable cosmetic and reconstructive surgeries by our fellowship-trained specialists.