Central Alabama VA is working to improve glaucoma screening and other eye care services for Veterans in central Alabama.
West Texas VA takes a significant step forward in Veterans' access to eye care with Ophthalmology Mobile Medical Unit.
Ophthalmologists at Atlanta VA provide glaucoma care through TeleEye care services.
A VA eye care program provides telehealth consultations, remote diagnostic capabilities and seamless coordination between health care providers.
VA’s Clinical Resource Hubs is launching pilot programs for virtual eye care services to expand access to care for Veterans.
TeleEye, the technology-based Eye Care Services collaboration with a tele-low vision initiative, matches Veterans with vision aids and devices.
Many eye diseases can lead to vision loss. Veterans in rural areas can access specialty care through their local VA clinic’s TECS program.
Learn about the risks of glaucoma and ways to protect your eye health
Optometrists provide valuable service to Veterans, and a VA career offers access to employment benefits not found elsewhere.
Optometrist Dr. John Marshall has been eyewitness to major changes in VA optometric service.
Untreated, glaucoma can leave people partially or fully blind. Factors include genetics and ethnicity.
TeleEye enables Veterans to receive eye care remotely at their primary care doctor’s office. Read this blog for the steps that follow.
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