Eastern Virginia Eye Associates

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Eastern Virginia Eye Associates Dr. Shane Swatts, Dr. Leah Ramos, Dr. Courtney Kness and Dr. Rita Nguyen

💙 November is Diabetic Eye Disease Awareness Month! 👁️Did you know diabetes can affect your vision before you notice any...
11/02/2026

💙 November is Diabetic Eye Disease Awareness Month! 👁️

Did you know diabetes can affect your vision before you notice any changes?

Diabetes can damage the tiny blood vessels in your retina, potentially leading to diabetic retinopathy, diabetic macular edema, and even permanent vision loss.

⚠️ The most important thing to know? Diabetic eye disease often has NO early warning signs!

✅ Schedule a comprehensive dilated eye exam at least once a year, or as recommended by your eye doctor.

✅ Keep your blood sugar, blood pressure, and cholesterol under control.

✅ Remember that early detection and timely treatment can help protect your sight.

At Eastern Virginia Eye Associates, we're committed to helping you protect your vision through advanced diagnostic technology and personalized eye care.

💙 Your vision is worth protecting. Don't wait for symptoms to appear!

📅 Schedule your diabetic eye exam today!

Attention: WE HAVE A WINNER! 🎃The votes have been tallied and the results of our annual EVEA Pumpkin Contest are in! Thi...
10/30/2026

Attention: WE HAVE A WINNER! 🎃

The votes have been tallied and the results of our annual EVEA Pumpkin Contest are in! This has been our biggest turnout with HUNDREDS of votes and the winners are...

🥇 Kim (the reigning champ!) - "The Great Pumpkin Potty Break"
🥈 Dr. Ramos - "Eye See Mooo!"
🥉 It's a tie with Dr. Kness and Ashley - "Pinky Blinders" and "The Venus Eye Trap"
🏅Mary - "Spill the Boo!"

Congratulations to our winners and thank you to everyone who stopped by the office to cast your vote. We can't wait what this team brings next year! 🫶

Have a safe Halloween from your friends at EVEA! 👻

It's Halloween here at EVEA! Here's a peek at what our team has been up today! 🎃
10/30/2026

It's Halloween here at EVEA! Here's a peek at what our team has been up today! 🎃

🎃👀 HALLOWEEN EYE SAFETY TIPS 👀🎃Halloween is all fun and games… until your eyes get caught in the scare. 👻Before you head...
10/30/2026

🎃👀 HALLOWEEN EYE SAFETY TIPS 👀🎃

Halloween is all fun and games… until your eyes get caught in the scare. 👻

Before you head out for trick-or-treating, parties, or costume fun, keep these eye safety tips in mind:

🧛 Only wear costume contact lenses that are properly prescribed
Decorative lenses may look fun, but wearing them without a prescription can lead to irritation, scratches, infection, or worse.

✨ Keep glitter and makeup away from your eyes
Loose glitter and heavy makeup can easily get into the eye and cause redness or scratches.

🎭 Make sure masks don’t block your vision
If a mask limits peripheral vision, it can increase the risk of trips, falls, and accidents.

🔦 Use flashlights or glow accessories at night
Better visibility helps everyone stay safer while trick-or-treating.

🧼 Always remove makeup and contacts before bed
After a long Halloween night, give your eyes a break!

A spooky costume is fun. A spooky eye injury? Not so much. 👁️🧡

Have a safe and happy Halloween from all of us at Eastern Virginia Eye Associates!

🎃👀 THE EVEA PUMPKIN CONTEST IS ON! 👀🎃Our team understood the assignment. 😍From flamingos and flower crowns to spooky cre...
10/28/2026

🎃👀 THE EVEA PUMPKIN CONTEST IS ON! 👀🎃

Our team understood the assignment. 😍

From flamingos and flower crowns to spooky creatures, starry skies, farm life, and a very suspicious pumpkin pie situation… our staff pumpkin decorating contest is officially in full swing at Eastern Virginia Eye Associates! 🧡

Now we need YOUR eyes on the entries. 👁️✨

🗳️ Patients can vote for their favorite pumpkin in the office!
🎃 Scroll through to see each creation up close.
🏆 The pumpkin with the most votes earns bragging rights as our EVEA Pumpkin Contest Champion!

Tell us in the comments which one would get your vote 👇
(But remember — official voting happens in the office!)

🧛‍♀️ VAMPIRE EYES? DON'T RISK YOUR REAL EYES! 👀Those spooky red, white, or cat-eye contacts might complete your Hallowee...
10/27/2026

🧛‍♀️ VAMPIRE EYES? DON'T RISK YOUR REAL EYES! 👀

Those spooky red, white, or cat-eye contacts might complete your Halloween costume, but buying them without a prescription could turn your Halloween into a real nightmare! 😱

Even decorative contact lenses with NO vision correction require a prescription and proper fitting.

🚫 No costume shop contacts!
🚫 No sharing lenses with friends!
✅ Only wear contacts prescribed and fitted for YOUR eyes.

A scary costume is fun. A scary eye infection? Not so much! 🦇
Questions or concerns? Give us a call and schedule an appointment today!📲

Happy (and SAFE) Halloween from EVEA! 🎃

10/23/2026

It’s that time of year again…Come by and see the work of our talented team and vote on your favorite pumpkin - on display now! Happy Halloween from EVEA!🎃👻

🔥 Burning. Watering. Gritty. Tired.If these symptoms sound familiar, you may be experiencing dry eye disease.Dry eye isn...
10/20/2026

🔥 Burning. Watering. Gritty. Tired.

If these symptoms sound familiar, you may be experiencing dry eye disease.

Dry eye isn't always as simple as not producing enough tears. Problems with your eyelid oil glands, inflammation, and tear film instability can contribute to persistent discomfort.

At Eastern Virginia Eye Associates, we take a comprehensive approach to identifying the underlying causes of dry eye and developing personalized treatment plans.

✨ You deserve more than temporary relief.

Ask us about our advanced dry eye evaluations and treatment options.

🍂✨ Fresh Season, Fresh News! Our Fall Newsletter Is Here! 🍁Fall is in full swing at Eastern Virginia Eye Associates, and...
10/19/2026

🍂✨ Fresh Season, Fresh News! Our Fall Newsletter Is Here! 🍁

Fall is in full swing at Eastern Virginia Eye Associates, and we have some exciting updates to share!
Our Fall 2026 Newsletter is officially LIVE on our website! 👁️💙
Here's a little sneak peek at what's inside:

🍁 Meet Dr. Nguyen! Get to know the newest addition to our EVEA family.
👓 The Final Edit Collection – Your last chance to snag some fabulous frames before they're gone!
✨ What's New at EVEA – Discover exciting technology, treatments, and ways we're elevating your eye care experience.
🎃 Fall Fun – Get a glimpse of what's happening behind the scenes, including our team pumpkin decorating contest!
🥗 Seasonal Wellness – An eye-friendly fall recipe you'll definitely want to try.

We're grateful to have you as part of our EVEA family and can't wait to share what we've been up to!

📖 Ready to catch up? Visit our website to read the full Fall Newsletter!
🔗 Link in bio!

A great patient experience is about more than just exceptional eye care. 💙 It’s about feeling welcomed, heard, and cared...
10/16/2026

A great patient experience is about more than just exceptional eye care. 💙 It’s about feeling welcomed, heard, and cared for every step of the way!

We’re so proud of our incredible team for making such a wonderful first impression. Thank you for trusting us with your vision! ✨

Address

1108 Cedar Road
Chesapeake, VA
23322

Opening Hours

Monday 8am - 5pm
Tuesday 9am - 5pm
Wednesday 8am - 5pm
Thursday 8am - 5pm
Friday 8am - 5pm

Telephone

(757)4363937

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