Our Team at Eye Care Center of Virginia

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Eye Care Center of Virginia was founded by Garth Stevens, Jr. MD over 25 years ago to serve the eye care needs of the greater Richmond Metro community.  He is a board-certified ophthalmologist specializing in cataract, cornea, and glaucoma surgeries.

Dr. Stevens provides an exceptional eye care practice and has built a qualified  team of  insightful and well trained caregivers. Eye Care Center of Virginia's mission is to improve the quality of life of  its patients by delivering eye care in an environment which emphasizes clinical expertise, innovative technology, compassion, kindness, and trust.

At ECCVA, you will find the use of advanced technology and state-of-the-art equipment to provide our patients with excellence in clinical care. As a pioneer in his field, Dr. Stevens continues to support growth and learning in ophthalmology through mentorships and residency programs.

Garth Stevens, Jr., M.D.

Dr. Steven’s is a board-certified ophthalmologist who specializes in anterior segment eye surgery such as cataract, glaucoma and cornea procedures. He is well known in Richmond and throughout Virginia for his work with corneal transplantation. In 2001, Dr. Stevens was the first in Virginia to perform a new cutting edge type of corneal transplantation – replacing just the back layer of the cornea. Later, he was the first to perform DSEK, DMEK, and DWEK surgical procedures.

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George E. Sanborn, M.D., Phd.

Dr. Sanborn is a board-certified ophthalmologist, specializing in medical retina. He has authored and/or co-authored  dozens of scientific articles.  He has co-authored with Joseph W.A. Whitehome the book  The Civil War in West Virginia: Political Origins and Military Strife in a Divided Region. With over 50 years of experience in his field, Dr. Sanborn has served on the full-time faculty of two university medical centers and is currently a Clinical Professor of Ophthalmology at Virginia Commonwealth University. He is a member of several professional organizations, including the Retina Society of Virginia and the American Academy of Ophthalmology. Dr. Sanborn enjoys playing golf, traveling, and gardening. He is fluent in French.

Eye Care Center Of Virginia Is Proud To Be A Teaching Site

Dr. Stevens is a skilled surgeon and clinical professor. Throughout his medical career he has had the privilege of training corneal and refractive ophthalmology fellows, eye surgery residents, and family practice residents. 


Currently, Dr. Stevens and his staff provide training for the following:

  • Specialty surgical training for ophthalmology fellows in cornea and refractive surgery
  • Training for family practice residents in diagnosing and treating eye diseases and conditions
  • Optometry senior student training in the comprehensive clinical assessment, diagnosis and treatment of eye diseases and conditions
  • Fellowships in ophthalmology for Certified Physician Assistants

Eye Care Center Of Virginia Is Proud To Be A Teaching Site

Dr. Stevens is a skilled surgeon and clinical professor. He has trained throughout his medical career:

  • Cornea and Refractive Ophthalmology Fellows
  • Eye Surgery Residents
  • Family Practice Residents

Currently, Dr. Stevens and his Staff provide at EYE CARE CENTER OF VIRGINIA.

  • Specialty surgical training for Ophthalmologists Fellows in Cornea and Refractive Surgery
  • Training for Family Practice Residents in Eye Diseases
  • Optometry Senior Student training for 3 months Rotation in the comprehensive clinical assessment of diagnosis and treatment of eye diseases
  • Fellowships in Ophthalmology for Physician Assistants

For further information about Eye Care Center of Virginia in Richmond, Virginia, or to schedule a consultation, call (804) 330-9303.

For further information about Eye Care Center of Virginia in Richmond and Chesterfield or to schedule a consultation, call (804) 330-9303.