In support of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2022 (Sec. 721), we have established Ocular Trauma Centers.
Patients have access to specialized and subspeciality services. These are located where graduate medical education and residency training take place. This ensures care from trained medical teams. Our centers are referral hubs for service members, eligible veterans, and covered beneficiaries seeking:
- Full-scale eye emergency services
- Specialized treatment
- Vision rehab services
- Referrals for follow-on care
These regional locations provide around-the-clock care. They are equipped to manage all eye injuries. The Centers are guided by the DHA. They are also guided by Tri-Service Ophthalmology and Optometry Consultants. This helps them maintain full capabilities. It also helps them meet functional requirements.
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If you're a patient or a member of a healthcare team, and you're looking for more information about our Ocular Trauma Centers, visit our Ocular Trauma Center of Excellence web page.
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This memorandum provides objective criteria that military medical treatment facilities should consider in referral management to assess and treat ocular injuries in the Military Health System.
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This memorandum pursuant to section 721 of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2022 gives instruction to stand four regional centers of excellence with the DHA. The Ocular Trauma Centers are as follows: (1) Brooke Army Medical Center/Wilford Hall Ambulatory Surgical Center; (2) Walter Reed National Military Medical Center/Fort ...
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Last Updated: July 06, 2026