Introduction to the Vision Center of Excellence, Defense Veteran Eye Injury Vision Registry.

There are nearly 2,000 eye injuries occurring in the U.S. each day, and almost all these injuries can be prevented, according to the Defense Health Agency’s Vision Center of Excellence.

Myopia, otherwise known as nearsightedness, is the leading cause of visual impairment in children worldwide, according to the National Institutes of Health.

DOD/VA hearing and vision injury databases help researchers advance health for service members and vets.

People with low vision can regain or maintain their independence and quality of life through low vision services.

Cyber and IT warriors may develop somewhat unique vision and hearing injuries due to their duties and workspaces.

This video is one of three video series that demonstrates how to perform tests to screen for oculomotor dysfunctions following TBI (Near Point of Convergence, Accommodative Amplitude via the push-up method, and Saccades/Pursuits).

This video is one of three video series that demonstrates how to perform tests to screen for oculomotor dysfunctions following TBI (Near Point of Convergence, Accommodative Amplitude via the push-up method, and Saccades/Pursuits). This video is specific to Screening for Near Point of Convergence (NPC). (video descriptive version)

This video is one of three video series that demonstrates how to perform tests to screen for oculomotor dysfunctions following TBI (Near Point of Convergence, Accommodative Amplitude via the push-up method, and Saccades/Pursuits). (video descriptive version)

This video demonstrates how to perform tests to screen for oculomotor dysfunctions following TBI (Accommodative Amplitude via the push-up method; Near Point Convergence (NPC), and Saccades/Pursuits) and gives instructions for the proper coding procedures.

The 30-member team conducted enhanced shore-based activities at Erbil Air Base in Iraq, where they provided life, limb, and eyesight-saving care to the U.S. armed forces, Department of Defense, civilian contractors, and multi-national coalition forces. They also provided critical support to facilities in the Eastern Syria Security Area.

May is recognized by the Defense Health Agency as Health Vision and Hearing Month, U.S. Navy Lt. Courtney C. Rafferty, Naval Health Clinic Oak Harbor optometrist, explains the critical importance attached to the monthly theme.

More than 80% of all concussions—also known as mild traumatic brain injury—in the military are considered mild. Dizziness and visual problems are among the most common symptoms after concussion and often resolve within days or weeks

Activities of Daily Living are activities necessary for maintaining an independent lifestyle with a high quality of life.

People with low vision can regain or maintain their independence and quality of life through low vision services.