Ali Tabassian, MD

The Retina Institute of Virginia is dedicated to the diagnosis and treatment of a wide range of retinal and vitreous diseases, including diabetic retinopathy, macular degeneration, and retinal tears. With a team of highly experienced specialists, the institute focuses on providing comprehensive care to ensure optimal vision health for their patients. Committed to affordability, the Retina Institute of Virginia accepts various insurance plans and flexible spending accounts, making eye care accessible for all. Their collaborative approach with referring optometrists ensures a seamless patient experience and access to innovative treatment solutions. Generated from the website

Dr. Schwent earned a B.S. in Biology with honors from Truman State University and a Medical Degree with honors from Saint Louis University. He completed his Ophthalmology residency at Emory University, serving as Chief Resident, and remained for a two-year fellowship in Vitreoretinal Surgery and Diseases. He later joined Emory’s faculty as an Assistant Professor. Board-certified and a fellow of the AAO, he specializes in retinal detachments, vascular diseases, macular degeneration, macular surgery, diabetic retinopathy, retinopathy of prematurity, and uveitis.

Dr. Juan A. Astruc, Jr., a Richmond native, lives with his wife and four children. He earned a B.S. in Business from Virginia Tech and a Medical Degree from the Medical College of Virginia, where he also completed his Internal Medicine internship and Ophthalmology residency. He pursued a fellowship in Vitreo-Retinal Surgery and Macular Diseases at Vanderbilt University with Dr. J. Donald M. Gass. Board-certified, he is a fellow of the AAO and a member of ASRS. He served on Virginia’s DMV Medical Advisory Board (2006–2016) and specializes in retinal detachments, ocular trauma, macular surgery, vascular diseases, diabetic retinopathy, and macular degeneration.