MISSION:

The mission of the Optometry Clinic is to conserve the fighting strength in the realm of vision care by providing the highest quality primary eye care to Active-Duty members in the Tidewater area.

ROUTINE EYE EXAMS

• Active Duty Servicemembers only
• No referral needed to schedule exam
• Please call Hampton Roads Appointment line to schedule exam 1-800-645-4584
• Please bring all current eyewear to your appointment

PHYSICALS

• The eye portion of all military physicals performed on walk-in basis
• Hours: Mon-Fri 0730-1100
• Note: scheduled patients have priority over walk-in patients
• Class 1 flight physicals please call to schedule exam.
  • Appointments last at least 2 hours
  • Eyes will be dilated. Vision will be blurry and eyes will be light sensitive for the remainder of the day.

GLASSES ORDERS AND PICKUP

• Active duty and Retirees with a current, valid prescription may walk-in to order glasses
• Hours: Mon-Fri 0730 to 1100 and 1300 to 1500
• Retirees may order one pair of glasses per year

URGENT EYE PROBLEMS

• Walk-ins will be triaged by technician in the clinic
• Same day appointment will be offered if deemed necessary

LIMITED CONTACT LENS SERVICES

• Contact lenses and fitting is not a Tricare covered benefit
• Lenses must be purchased at patient’s expense from an outside provider
• Current contact lens wearers may have their prescription updated at the doctor’s discretion if:
  • Patient brings their current lenses
  • Patient brings their current contact lens prescription and/or their boxes of lenses
• Contact lens updates are not provided for AIT students