Virginia Eye Institute
Samantha Hart is an experienced optician currently serving as the Lead Optician at Virginia Eye Institute since January 2021. Previously, Samantha held the position of Licensed Optician at Family Vision Care from February 2023 to August 2023 and worked as a Licensed Optician at Superior Optical Labs, Inc. from October 2014 to January 2021. Samantha began a career in the optical field as an Optician at For Eyes Optical, where employment lasted from September 2003 to March 2013. Education was obtained at J Sargeant Reynolds Community College.
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.