MCDONALD ARMY HEALTH CENTER
PATHOLOGY LAB IS CLOSED DUE TO CLIMATE CONTROL ISSUES UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE. BENEFICIARIES HAVE THE OPTION TO USE THE LABS AT LANGLEY OR NAVAL MEDICAL CENTER PORTSMOUTH.

 

Health Services

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

Contact Us

Optometry

Phone:
757-314-7620   DSN: 826-7620
Hours:
Mon - Fri: 7:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
Location:
576 Jefferson Ave Ft. Eustis, VA 23604
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