Optometry
Active duty service members on PRAP, AUoF and flying status deploying within 90 days have priority for appointments. Active duty service members not on a special status may be referred to the network for routine exams. Patients with acute eye conditions or injuries should see their primary care manager first.
Ordering Glasses
Active duty service members are eligible for glasses and protective mask inserts ordered through our military ophthalmic laboratories. Retirees are eligible for glasses only and may order military spectacles if they have a current prescription from a civilian provider. Family members aren’t eligible for military procured eyewear.
- Deployed active duty service members can order replacements for lost/broken glasses with a prescription issued within the last year through the G-Eyes program.
Walk-ins are available Monday-Friday, 3-4 p.m., for the following:
- Color Vision testing
- Deployment Outprocessing (bring two pairs of glasses, one pair of inserts, and outprocessing checklist)
- Distance Visual Acuity testing (for IMR)
- Protective mask insert/glasses order (recent prescription within past two years)
- Glasses repair and adjustment
- Lost glasses or contact lens prescription (recent prescription within past year)
Contact Lenses
- We don’t perform initial contact lens fittings if you don’t already wear contacts
- Service members on active flying status and enrolled in the Aircrew Contact Lens Program will receive an initial contact lens fitting and subsequent follow-up care.
- If you already wear contact lenses, we may be able to update your prescription on a case by case basis. You must be able to wear or bring your contact lenses along with your prescription to your appointment.
- Routine eye exams for active duty patients referred to the network DO NOT include authorization for contact lens fitting.
Refractive Surgery
Refractive surgery is an elective procedure available to active duty personnel only. We are currently unable to provide refractive surgery evaluations.
Other Vision Benefits
Find more information about vision benefits by visiting the TRICARE Covered Services page.
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