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REA Closed on July 3rd

By Dr. David M. Bowman
June 25, 2026

In observance of the 4th of July holiday, all Richmond Eye Associates clinics and optical shops will be closed on Friday, July 3rd.


Stellest Lenses

By Dr. David M. Bowman
December 23, 2025

We are pleased to announce our optometrists and optical shops now offer Stellest lenses for the treatment of childhood myopia (near-sightedness).  Please contact our office for additional information and to schedule an evaluation with one of the optometrists at Richmond Eye Associates.


Richmond Eye Associates Welcomes Dr. Samuel Hughes

By Dr. David M. Bowman
May 29, 2025

Richmond Eye Associates is excited to welcome Samuel Hughes, M.D. Dr. Hughes is an ophthalmologist specializing in small incision cataract extraction with lens implant, minimally invasive glaucoma surgery (MIGS), and the diagnosis and management of glaucoma, age-related macular degeneration, and diabetic eye disease. Dr. Hughes will see patients at the Midlothian and Innsbrook clinics starting... read more


Online Scheduling Now Available

By Dr. David M. Bowman
September 7, 2024

Online scheduling for complete exams and contact lens fittings is now offered, including for same-week exams. Please click the button at the top of the page for further information. Same-day appointments (when available) may be arranged through our call center.


Reorder Contact Lenses Online

By Dr. David M. Bowman
April 30, 2023

We now offer the ability to reorder contact lenses through the online MARLO portal. Please refer to the contact lens page for additional details.


Richmond Eye Associates Welcomes Dr. Katherine Schlieper

By Dr. David M. Bowman
June 20, 2020

Richmond Eye Associates is excited to welcome Katherine Schlieper, O.D., who is now performing eye examinations at the Midlothian and Innsbrook offices. Call (804) 270-0330 to schedule an appointment with Dr. Schlieper and Click here for more information about Dr. Schlieper.


DMV Vision Screening Forms

By Dr. David M. Bowman
April 22, 2019

We encourage all patients to complete their DMV vision screening test at a local DMV office, where vision testing is INCLUDED in the charge for the driver’s license renewal. Vision screening is offered at our clinics; however, please be aware that the DMV requires a clinical exam within 90 days of form completion. In addition,... read more


LASIK Suite at Richmond Eye Associates

By Dr. David M. Bowman
July 9, 2017

Richmond Eye Associates has an in-house refractive surgery suite at its Innsbrook office location. Services provided include LASIK and photorefractive keratectomy (PRK).  Please call 804-270-0330 to schedule a consultation with Dr. Brooks for further information.


Career Opportunities at Richmond Eye Associates

By Dr. David M. Bowman
January 7, 2014

Currently, we are accepting applications for Opticians as well as Front Desk Personnel, Ophthalmic Technicians, and Business Office Personnel. Richmond Eye Associates is a busy ophthalmic practice medically, surgically, and in providing routine eye care for glasses and contact lenses. Every employee at Richmond Eye plays a key role in our success in delivering the... read more


Eye News: AREDS 2 Confirms Benefits of Dietary Supplements for Age-related Macular Degeneration

By Dr. David M. Bowman
December 31, 2013

AREDS 2 Confirms and Refines the Use of Dietary Supplements for Age-related Macular Degeneration From Age-Related Eye Disease Study 2 Research Group. Lutein + zeaxanthin and omega-3 fatty acids for age-related macular degeneration: the Age-Related Eye Disease Study 2 (AREDS2) randomized clinical trial. JAMA 2013;309(19):2005-2015. Age-related Macular Degeneration (AMD) is a leading cause of vision... read more


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