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  • Advanced diabetes technology aids Veterans

    Advanced diabetes technology aids Veterans

    A continuous glucose monitor is a tiny sensor inserted under the skin. It sends data to the Veteran's patients’ smartphone or tablet.

  • Why I get my health care at VA: Polytrauma helps Veterans survive multiple traumas and injuries

    Why I get my health care at VA: Polytrauma helps Veterans survive multiple traumas and injuries

    Hear from Veterans who have survived multiple serious injuries and how VA is helping them in the Polytrauma program.

  • Why I get my health care at VA: Charles

    Why I get my health care at VA: Charles

    Navy Veteran Charles served in World War II. He came to VA after his eyesight began failing. The staff at the VISOR Center helped Charles continue living independently, despite his condition.

  • Blindness from glaucoma – often prevented with early treatment

    Blindness from glaucoma – often prevented with early treatment

    Early identification of Veterans at high risk of glaucoma allows more aggressive treatment before the damage occurs. Glaucoma damages your eye’s optic nerve. Make an appointment today.

  • VA vision care helps Veterans live independently

    VA vision care helps Veterans live independently

    Advanced Low Vision team creates individualized treatment plans for Veterans. A Marine Veteran: admits “It can be depressing…to be dependent on others.” But after his first clinic visit, “I felt hopeful for the first time in a long time.”

  • Glaucoma – Why Veterans need regular eye exams

    Glaucoma – Why Veterans need regular eye exams

    Over two million Americans have glaucoma, including many Veterans. Here’s a look at the disease and why you should schedule an eye exam…now

  • Focus on Veterans’ vision: A glance at innovative vision research underway in Atlanta

    Focus on Veterans’ vision: A glance at innovative vision research underway in Atlanta

    At the Center for Visual and Neurocognitive Rehabilitation, based at the Atlanta VA Medical Center, VA is pursuing a number of innovative projects aimed at finding solutions to Veterans’ vision problems.

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Last updated May 15, 2025

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