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Dr. Anvesh Annadanam is a fellowship-trained ophthalmologist specializing in cornea, cataract, and refractive surgery. He performs a wide range of cornea transplant surgeries, including PKP, DMEK, and DSEK, as well as refractive procedures such as LASIK, PRK, ICL, and RLE. He also provides routine and complex cataract surgery and comprehensive eye care for patients. Dr. Annadanam earned his undergraduate degree in biomedical engineering at Johns Hopkins University and his medical degree at the Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine. He completed his ophthalmology residency at the University of Michigan's Kellogg Eye Center, where he received the Michigan Ophthalmology Trainee Career Development Award to study global eye care delivery at the Aravind Eye Hospital in Madurai, India, and earned a Certificate in Global Health Equity. He then completed a fellowship in cornea transplant and refractive surgery at the Cleveland Clinic's Cole Eye Institute. Dr. Annadanam has advanced the field through numerous publications in areas such as cornea and cataract surgery techniques, social determinants of health in corneal disease, and the use of artificial intelligence in surgical training. He has presented at the annual conferences of the American Academy of Ophthalmology, the American Research in Vision and Ophthalmology, and the North American Neuro-Ophthalmology Society. He was also featured on the medical education podcast "Eyes for Ears" discussing bull's-eye maculopathy.

Dr. Sylvia Casas de Leon is a board-certified ophthalmologist who provides comprehensive eye care with a special focus on corneal disease and cataract surgery. Raised in Laredo, Texas and fluent in Spanish, she believes great outcomes start with careful listening and clear communication. Patients often choose her for advanced cataract options, including femtosecond laser-assisted procedures and premium lens implants tailored to lifestyle and visual goals. She earned a mathematics degree from Rice University, completed medical school at Baylor College of Medicine, and ophthalmology residency at UT Southwestern Medical Center, known for high clinical and surgical volume. She then pursued subspecialty fellowship training in cornea at Columbia University. In clinic, Dr. Casas de Leon delivers full-spectrum eye care—from diabetic eye exams to complex corneal evaluation and transplantation—always aiming for the same standard she would want for her own family.

Dr. Jason Goldberg is an ophthalmologist who focuses on the cornea and ocular surface. He cares for people with conditions such as Fuchs’ dystrophy, keratoconus, corneal infections and ulceration, neurotrophic keratitis, and complex anterior segment problems. In addition to medical management, he offers surgical options tailored to each patient’s goals and visual needs, including modern corneal transplantation techniques (DMEK, DSAEK and PKP), cataract extraction with intraocular lens placement, secondary intraocular lenses and repair of anterior segment trauma. He also provides laser vision correction options such as LASIK, PRK and PTK when appropriate. Patients describe his style as clear, collaborative and practical. He sets aside time to explain diagnoses and trade-offs between treatments so people can make confident decisions. Dr. Goldberg completed fellowship training at the University of Minnesota and earned his medical degree from the George Washington University School of Medicine and Health Sciences. He partners closely with referring optometrists and primary eye care teams to coordinate follow-up and preventive care, with the goal of protecting comfort and vision over the long term.

Dr. Bryan Goldman is a board-certified, fellowship-trained ophthalmologist at Commonwealth Eye Care Associates, caring for patients from Henrico and the greater Richmond area. He specializes in corneal and cataract surgery, with a particular interest in helping patients who have complex medical histories safely navigate eye surgery and long-term vision care. Patients appreciate his calm, down-to-earth explanations and the time he takes to answer questions before and after procedures. Dr. Goldman completed both his undergraduate and master’s degrees in neuroscience at Tulane University before earning his medical degree from Oakland University William Beaumont School of Medicine. He then completed his internship and ophthalmology residency at VCU Health, where he served as Chief Resident and received the 2024 Resident of the Year Award in recognition of his contributions to patients and colleagues. He is now pursuing a cornea fellowship at Commonwealth Eye Care Associates, further refining his surgical and clinical skills. Outside the clinic, Dr. Goldman enjoys exploring Richmond’s neighborhoods, running by the river, and spending time with his wife and their cat while staying active in the local community.