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  • Eye care goes mobile for West Texas Veterans

    Eye care goes mobile for West Texas Veterans

    West Texas VA takes a significant step forward in Veterans' access to eye care with Ophthalmology Mobile Medical Unit.

  • New eye care services at Orlando VA

    New eye care services at Orlando VA

    A VA eye care program provides telehealth consultations, remote diagnostic capabilities and seamless coordination between health care providers.

  • A clear vision for the future of Veteran eye care

    A clear vision for the future of Veteran eye care

    VA’s Clinical Resource Hubs is launching pilot programs for virtual eye care services to expand access to care for Veterans.

  • Traveling eye care pilot program launches in Wyoming

    Traveling eye care pilot program launches in Wyoming

    Cheyenne VA in Wyoming has launched a pilot program to expand mobile eye care. This Technology-based Eye Care Services (TECS) program brings specialty eye care services to underserved Veterans.

  • Eye care for Veterans enhanced with Dr. Maa’s program

    Eye care for Veterans enhanced with Dr. Maa’s program

    Dr. April Maa has helped transform eye care delivery across the VA system. A program she developed called TECS - Technology-based Eye Care Services – streamlines the process for all Veterans.

  • Veterans’ eye care services – almost 2 million in 2018

    Veterans’ eye care services – almost 2 million in 2018

    If you are enrolled in VA health care, you’re eligible for diagnostic, preventive and therapeutic eye care services. You may be eligible to receive eyeglasses and medically necessary contact lenses.

  • Celebrate National Eye Exam Month and explore VA optometrist careers

    Celebrate National Eye Exam Month and explore VA optometrist careers

    Optometrists provide valuable service to Veterans, and a VA career offers access to employment benefits not found elsewhere.

  • TeleEye Screening focuses on preventative care – Part Two

    TeleEye Screening focuses on preventative care – Part Two

    TeleEye enables an eye specialist to screen patients for diabetic retinopathy through photographs taken at the primary medical care home.

  • VA TeleEye provides specialty care to Veterans nationwide

    VA TeleEye provides specialty care to Veterans nationwide

    TeleEye enables Veterans to receive eye care remotely at their primary care doctor’s office. Read this blog for the steps that follow.

  • Navigating care in the community

    Navigating care in the community

    VA is now offering year-long community care authorizations for several standardized types of care.

  • Powered by AI, VA is improving Veteran care experience

    Powered by AI, VA is improving Veteran care experience

    VA tests ambient AI scribe technology, an AI-powered tool that listens, records, and processes the conversation between health care providers and patients. Early results show improved efficiency, more accurate records, and a better overall care experience for both Veterans and VA providers.

  • Caregiving connects us, community strengthens us

    Caregiving connects us, community strengthens us

    Caregiving connects Juan and Meg to a strong community, showing how support and resilience shape the journey of caring for Veterans.

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Last updated January 23, 2024

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