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At Primary Eyecare, our approach is simple: we start by listening to you. As an award-winning eye care practice and optical boutique, the professionals at Primary Eyecare will take care of your eye care wants and needs through every step of the process.

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Medical Eye Care

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Dry Eye Clinic

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Our Mission

Our mission is to provide central Virginia’s best eyecare experience and vision products in such an efficient, flawless, and excellent manner that our patients find it a joy to do business with us.

A Precious Gift

Your eyes are a vital part of an extremely complex visual system. Proper nutrition and first class eye care are essential to protecting your ability to experience all the beauty in the world around you.

The Best Technology

Primary Eyecare patients benefit from the cutting edge technology we use to diagnose and manage ocular disease with regular investments in the latest diagnostic and treatment instrumentation.

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Eye Color & Genetics

Ever wonder why your eyes are blue, green, brown, or somewhere in between? The colored part of your eye, the Iris, contains pigmentation which determines our eye color. Your parents pass on chromosomes which combine to customize your eye color. How eye color develops...

Common Eyelid Bumps

Eyes are one of the most sensitive areas of the body and we tend to notice any pain related to our eyes relatively quickly. Here are a few common eye conditions and symptoms causing eyelid bumps. Have more questions? Give our office a call! I have a red bump near the...

Combating Dry Eye Syndrome

Do you experience itchy, burning, or dry eyes? You may be suffering from dry eye syndrome. Tears are necessary for overall eye health and clear vision, when there is insufficient moisture on the surface of the eye it can cause discomfort. Let's looks at some common...

Glaucoma: The Silent Thief of Sight

Did you know, nearly 2.2 million people in the United States are affected by glaucoma?* Due to the lack of symptoms in the early stages of glaucoma, almost half of Americans with glaucoma do not know they have it; causing glaucoma to be the second leading cause of...

Preventing Snow Blindness, Sunburn for Your Eyes

We take many precautions to avoid sunburn on our skin, face, and lips, but have you ever thought about your eyes? Many are surprised to learn our eyes can also acquire sunburn. This condition is known as photokeratitis or snow blindness. What causes Snow Blindness?...

Time is Running Out! Don’t Let Your FSA Benefits Expire!

It's the end of the year and we want to remind you of your expiring benefits. Don’t let your FSA dollars go unused and then lost! Many medical and vision insurance plans roll over at the end of each year. If you choose to use a Flexible Spending Account (FSA) to...

Progressive and Bifocal Lenses: Vision at Every Distance

As your eyes age, conditions like age-related farsightedness or presbyopia may start to affect your vision. If you already suffer from an eye-related condition or disease, finding eyewear to remedy multiple vision deficiencies can be a hassle. Progressive and bifocal...

How Things Work: The Lens

The lens is an important part of an extremely complex human visual system. The eye is made up of several clear structures that light must traverse on its journey to the retina (at the back of the eye) to be perceived as a clear image. To reach the retina, light must...

The Dry Eye Clinic

Dry Eye Syndrome is a common chronic condition. Individuals with this ocular surface disease suffer daily from aggravating, dry, irritated eyes and accompanying symptoms that are not easily relieved. Dry eye sounds like a simple, self-explanatory problem, but it is...

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Medical Eye Care Services

I do my regular eye exams and get my contact lenses here. It’s always been a pleasant experience. The doctors and the staff are professional and friendly and they take good care of your eyes.

-Asif M.

Had such a wonderful experience. The doctor was professional, incredibly friendly and this is where my whole family goes because we love them so much. Would recommend to absolutely anyone.

-Lauren J.

Primary Eyecare provides excellent care in a professional and friendly manner. Detailed explanations are provided concerning tests and test results. Patients are not spoken down to, but are treated as intelligent partners in the process of maintaining eye health. I have always been very happy with my experience there!

-Carla T.

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Dr. Michael Henderson

Optometrist

Dr. Michael Henderson is a graduate of Colby College, in Waterville Maine, where he earned a degree…

Dr. Jayeanna Hanning

Optometrist

Dr. Jayeanna Hanning attended the University of Pittsburgh at Bradford receiving a Bachelors Degree…

Dr. Chelsea Johnson

Optometrist

Dr. Chelsea Johnson grew up in Bloomsburg, PA, a small college town. Dr. Johnson graduated from Lock…

Dr. Katherine Schlieper

Optometrist

Dr. Katherine Schlieper grew up in Topsham, Maine. She earned a degree in Biology from the University of Maine…

Dr. Tiffany Kwon

Optometrist

Dr. Tiffany Kwon grew up in Southern California in the town of Diamond Bar. Dr. Kwon attended the…

Dr. Janice DiGirolamo

Optometrist

Dr. Janice DiGirolamo attended the University of Pittsburgh at Johnstown, graduating magna cum laude…

Dr. Joe DiGirolamo

Optometrist

Dr. Joe DiGirolamo grew up in Southern California, and after moving to Charlottesville he graduated…

Dr. Michael J. DiGirolamo (retired)

Optometrist

Dr. Michael J. DiGirolamo is the founder of Primary Eyecare, formerly known as 20/20…