Serving Charlottesville since 1976
Trusted Eye CareFor Half a Century
Expert cataract, glaucoma, and cornea care from fellowship-trained surgeons — now welcoming new patients.
Fellowship-trained at Johns Hopkins · Cornell · Georgetown
About the Practice
Charlottesville's trusted eye care practice.
For 50 years, Charlottesville Eye Associates has provided advanced ophthalmology and comprehensive eye care to central Virginia. From routine exams to complex cataract, glaucoma, and cornea surgery, our fellowship-trained team brings expertise from Johns Hopkins, Cornell, Georgetown, and Tulane to every patient encounter.
We combine the latest surgical technology with the personal attention that a private practice can offer — because your vision deserves both.
Learn About Our Practice →Symptom Checker
What are you experiencing?
Select the symptom that best describes what you're noticing. We'll explain what it could mean and what we evaluate.
Conditions & Procedures
What we treat.
Cataract Surgery
Restore clear vision with advanced phacoemulsification and premium IOL options.
Learn More →Glaucoma Management & Surgery
Comprehensive testing and treatment — drops, laser, and modern surgical options.
Learn More →Cornea Care & Transplantation
Specialty care for Fuchs' dystrophy, keratoconus, infections, and transplant.
Learn More →Diabetic Eye Disease
Annual diabetic exams, retinal imaging, and co-management with your endocrinologist.
Learn More →Macular Degeneration
Diagnosis, monitoring, and treatment of dry and wet AMD.
Learn More →Comprehensive Eye Exams
Routine and medical eye exams for adults and seniors.
Learn More →Contact Lens Fittings
Standard, multifocal, toric, and specialty contact lens fittings.
Learn More →Dry Eye Treatment
Diagnostic evaluation and a tiered treatment plan for chronic dry eye.
Learn More →Pediatric Eye Care
Eye exams and care for children referred for evaluation.
Learn More →Optical / Eyewear
On-site optical shop with a curated selection of frames and lenses.
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2-Minute Cataract Self-Test
0/7Could it be cataracts?
Quick awareness tool, not a diagnosis.
1.Blurry or cloudy vision?
2.Difficulty driving at night?
3.Halos or glare around lights?
4.Glasses prescription changing often?
5.Colors appear faded or yellowed?
6.Difficulty reading, even with glasses?
7.Doctor mentioned early cataracts?
Meet Our Doctors
Fellowship-trained. Locally rooted.
Mark A. Gonce, MD
Comprehensive Ophthalmology & Cataract Surgery
Dr. Mark Gonce has practiced comprehensive ophthalmology and performed cataract surgery for more than three decades, joining Charlottesville Eye Associates after completing his residency at Tulane. Patients consistently describe him as patient, thorough, and unhurried — qualities that have built a multi-generational referral base across central Virginia.
Meet Dr. Gonce, →
William S. Grover, MD
Cataract Surgery & Cornea
Dr. William Grover specializes in cataract surgery and the full spectrum of corneal disease — from Fuchs' dystrophy and keratoconus to corneal transplantation. His fellowship at the Johns Hopkins Wilmer Eye Institute remains one of the most selective cornea programs in the country.
Fellowship: Johns Hopkins Wilmer — Cornea
Meet Dr. Grover, →
Scott G. Womack, MD
Glaucoma Management & Surgery
Dr. Scott Womack leads the practice's glaucoma program, treating open-angle, angle-closure, and normal-tension glaucoma with the full ladder of medical, laser, and surgical options. His fellowship at Weill Cornell focused on advanced glaucoma surgery and minimally invasive (MIGS) techniques.
Fellowship: Cornell — Glaucoma
Meet Dr. Womack, →50
Years Serving Charlottesville
6
Eye Care Specialists
5
Board-Certified Surgeons
100+
Patient Reviews
Affiliations & Training
- Sentara Martha Jefferson Hospital
- UVA Health
- Johns Hopkins Wilmer Eye Institute
- Georgetown University
- Cornell University
Patient Reviews
What our patients say.
"Best eye doctors' office in Charlottesville. Wonderful experience with every doctor on staff."
— Margaret W. via Healthgrades
"Dr. Grover explained everything thoroughly — I felt completely informed before and after surgery."
— Robert P. via Yelp
"The staff were very professional, courteous, and knowledgeable. Highly recommend this practice."
— Linda K. via Google
Awareness Tool
What are you spending on glasses?
Cataract surgery is a one-time investment. This tool shows what continued glasses and contact lens spending adds up to — it isn't a price quote.
Projected spending over 15 years
$6,000
Many patients find that, over a 10–15 year horizon, the lifetime cost of updated glasses approaches or exceeds the one-time investment of cataract surgery.
Discuss your options with our teamVisit Us
Pantops, Charlottesville.
Charlottesville, VA 22911
Office: Mon–Fri 8:00 AM – 4:00 PM
Optical Shop: Mon–Fri 8:00 AM – 5:30 PM · (434) 977-6697
Surgery: Performed at UVA Surgical Care Riverside
Eye Health Insights
From our doctors.
Cataract
When Is It Time for Cataract Surgery? A Charlottesville Ophthalmologist Explains
How to tell if your blurry vision means it is time for a cataract evaluation — and what to expect from the visit.
By Dr. Mark Gonce
Glaucoma
Understanding Glaucoma: The Silent Thief of Sight
Glaucoma rarely warns you before it takes vision. Here is why screening matters and what treatment actually looks like.
By Dr. Scott Womack
Eye Health
What Your Eye Doctor Checks During a Comprehensive Eye Exam
A comprehensive eye exam is far more than a glasses prescription. Here is what is actually happening in that 60 minutes.
By Dr. Shannon Huntzberry
Ready to see clearly?
Request an appointment with one of our fellowship-trained specialists.