Vision Care Services Coordination

Treating complex eye injuries and diseases often needs multiple eye care doctors working together. Our Vision Care Services Coordination program helps to tackle this challenge. Here is how it works:

Who are Vision Care Services Coordinators (VCSCs)?

Care Coordination

  • VCSCs work with case managers, nurses, social workers, and medical providers. Their goal is to meet the eye care needs of service members.
  • They are based at our four Ocular Trauma CentersGoes to OTCs.
  • They work with eligible veterans and beneficiaries. This fact sheetView VCSC fact sheet gives an overview of how our VCSCs support vision care.
  • They provide educational information and support for those who need specialized eye care. 

Support They Offer

  • Coordination for vision care
  • Transition assistance to VA for vision rehabilitation services
  • Coordination and eligibility confirmation for civilian ocular trauma and burn treatment
  • Monitoring inpatient/outpatient care for parents and premature babies at risk for retinopathy of prematurity (ROP)
  • Assistance for eligible veterans with referrals from DOD to VA medical services
  • Support for vision rehabilitation to include adaptive technology and training

Additional Military and Clinical Resources

By having continuity of care and with efficient coordination efforts VCSCs ensure that patients get the comprehensive eye care they need. Email the VCSCs to see how they can assist: dha.ncr.dha-re-activity.mbx.vce-vcsc@health.milEmail the VCSC Program