Title

Blind and low vision rehabilitation at VA Altoona health care

VHA health service name and description
Common conditions
macular degeneration, diabetic eye disease, glaucoma, corneal diseases, retinitis pigmentosa, uveitis, stroke and injury-related vision loss
Description

We offer advanced vision care and blind rehabilitation services to help you live independently. These may include vision-enhancing devices and technology as well as visual skills and related training.

Type of care
Specialty care
Health Service API ID
vision
This is a required Vet Center service
No
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VAMC system description

Our low vision program can assess your needs and provide a rehab plan tailored to your personal goals. Our team of specialists and social workers will work with you to find the right aids and services, including:

  • Complete eye exams and low vision evaluation
  • Visual skills assessments
  • Guidance on how to develop visual motor and perceptual skills
  • Training to help you manage daily activities with your vision loss
  • Support and adjustment counseling for you and your family

To be eligible for services, you must be honorably  discharged from the military and diagnosed as visually impaired or legally blind by a VA doctor. 

Facility descriptions

Blind and low vision rehabilitation - James E. Van Zandt Veterans' Administration Medical Center

VHA health service name and description
Common conditions
macular degeneration, diabetic eye disease, glaucoma, corneal diseases, retinitis pigmentosa, uveitis, stroke and injury-related vision loss
Description

We offer advanced vision care and blind rehabilitation services to help you live independently. These may include vision-enhancing devices and technology as well as visual skills and related training.

Type of care
Specialty care
Health Service API ID
vision
This is a required Vet Center service
No
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VAMC system description of service

Our low vision program can assess your needs and provide a rehab plan tailored to your personal goals. Our team of specialists and social workers will work with you to find the right aids and services, including:

  • Complete eye exams and low vision evaluation
  • Visual skills assessments
  • Guidance on how to develop visual motor and perceptual skills
  • Training to help you manage daily activities with your vision loss
  • Support and adjustment counseling for you and your family

To be eligible for services, you must be honorably  discharged from the military and diagnosed as visually impaired or legally blind by a VA doctor. 

Appointments
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   Contact us to schedule, reschedule, or cancel your appointment. If a referral is required, you’ll need to contact your primary care provider first.

Is a referral required?
Yes
Are walkins accepted?
No
Is online scheduling available for this service?
No
Phone number for appointments
Phone
Type
Phone
Phone number
877-626-2500
Label
Appointments
Service location
Address
Address
Building name/number
Main building
Street address
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On
Address

United States

Hours
Use the facility's hours
Hours
Monday: 24/7
Tuesday: 24/7
Wednesday: 24/7
Thursday: 24/7
Friday: 24/7
Saturday: 24/7
Sunday: 24/7
Contact info
Use the general facility phone number
No, do not display the general facility phone number

Blind and low vision rehabilitation - DuBois VA Clinic

VHA health service name and description
Common conditions
macular degeneration, diabetic eye disease, glaucoma, corneal diseases, retinitis pigmentosa, uveitis, stroke and injury-related vision loss
Description

We offer advanced vision care and blind rehabilitation services to help you live independently. These may include vision-enhancing devices and technology as well as visual skills and related training.

Type of care
Specialty care
Health Service API ID
vision
This is a required Vet Center service
No
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Show
VAMC system description of service

Our low vision program can assess your needs and provide a rehab plan tailored to your personal goals. Our team of specialists and social workers will work with you to find the right aids and services, including:

  • Complete eye exams and low vision evaluation
  • Visual skills assessments
  • Guidance on how to develop visual motor and perceptual skills
  • Training to help you manage daily activities with your vision loss
  • Support and adjustment counseling for you and your family

To be eligible for services, you must be honorably  discharged from the military and diagnosed as visually impaired or legally blind by a VA doctor. 

Appointments
Is a referral required?
Yes
Are walkins accepted?
No
Is online scheduling available for this service?
No
Phone number for appointments
Phone
Type
Phone
Phone number
877-626-2500
Label
Appointments

Blind and low vision rehabilitation - Huntingdon County VA Clinic

VHA health service name and description
Common conditions
macular degeneration, diabetic eye disease, glaucoma, corneal diseases, retinitis pigmentosa, uveitis, stroke and injury-related vision loss
Description

We offer advanced vision care and blind rehabilitation services to help you live independently. These may include vision-enhancing devices and technology as well as visual skills and related training.

Type of care
Specialty care
Health Service API ID
vision
This is a required Vet Center service
No
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Show
VAMC system description of service

Our low vision program can assess your needs and provide a rehab plan tailored to your personal goals. Our team of specialists and social workers will work with you to find the right aids and services, including:

  • Complete eye exams and low vision evaluation
  • Visual skills assessments
  • Guidance on how to develop visual motor and perceptual skills
  • Training to help you manage daily activities with your vision loss
  • Support and adjustment counseling for you and your family

To be eligible for services, you must be honorably  discharged from the military and diagnosed as visually impaired or legally blind by a VA doctor. 

Appointments
Appointment intro text
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   Contact us to schedule, reschedule, or cancel your appointment. If a referral is required, you’ll need to contact your primary care provider first.

Is a referral required?
Yes
Are walkins accepted?
No
Is online scheduling available for this service?
No
Phone number for appointments
Phone
Type
Phone
Phone number
877-626-2500
Label
Appointments
Service location
Address
Address
Street address
Use the facility's street address?
On
Address

United States

Hours
Use the facility's hours
Hours
Monday: 7:30 am-4:30 pm
Tuesday: 7:30 am-4:30 pm
Wednesday: 7:30 am-4:30 pm
Thursday: 7:30 am-4:30 pm
Friday: 7:30 am-4:30 pm
Saturday: Closed
Sunday: Closed
Contact info
Use the general facility phone number
Yes, display the general facility phone number

Blind and low vision rehabilitation - Indiana County VA Clinic

VHA health service name and description
Common conditions
macular degeneration, diabetic eye disease, glaucoma, corneal diseases, retinitis pigmentosa, uveitis, stroke and injury-related vision loss
Description

We offer advanced vision care and blind rehabilitation services to help you live independently. These may include vision-enhancing devices and technology as well as visual skills and related training.

Type of care
Specialty care
Health Service API ID
vision
This is a required Vet Center service
No
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VAMC system description of service

Our low vision program can assess your needs and provide a rehab plan tailored to your personal goals. Our team of specialists and social workers will work with you to find the right aids and services, including:

  • Complete eye exams and low vision evaluation
  • Visual skills assessments
  • Guidance on how to develop visual motor and perceptual skills
  • Training to help you manage daily activities with your vision loss
  • Support and adjustment counseling for you and your family

To be eligible for services, you must be honorably  discharged from the military and diagnosed as visually impaired or legally blind by a VA doctor. 

Appointments
Is a referral required?
Yes
Are walkins accepted?
No
Is online scheduling available for this service?
No
Phone number for appointments
Phone
Type
Phone
Phone number
877-626-2500
Label
Appointments

Blind and low vision rehabilitation - Johnstown VA Clinic

VHA health service name and description
Common conditions
macular degeneration, diabetic eye disease, glaucoma, corneal diseases, retinitis pigmentosa, uveitis, stroke and injury-related vision loss
Description

We offer advanced vision care and blind rehabilitation services to help you live independently. These may include vision-enhancing devices and technology as well as visual skills and related training.

Type of care
Specialty care
Health Service API ID
vision
This is a required Vet Center service
No
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VAMC system description of service

Our low vision program can assess your needs and provide a rehab plan tailored to your personal goals. Our team of specialists and social workers will work with you to find the right aids and services, including:

  • Complete eye exams and low vision evaluation
  • Visual skills assessments
  • Guidance on how to develop visual motor and perceptual skills
  • Training to help you manage daily activities with your vision loss
  • Support and adjustment counseling for you and your family

To be eligible for services, you must be honorably  discharged from the military and diagnosed as visually impaired or legally blind by a VA doctor. 

Appointments
Appointment intro text
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Appointment lead-in default

   Contact us to schedule, reschedule, or cancel your appointment. If a referral is required, you’ll need to contact your primary care provider first.

Is a referral required?
Yes
Are walkins accepted?
No
Is online scheduling available for this service?
No
Phone number for appointments
Phone
Type
Phone
Phone number
877-626-2500
Label
Appointments
Service location
Address
Address
Street address
Use the facility's street address?
On
Address

United States

Hours
Use the facility's hours
Hours
Monday: 7:00 am-4:30 pm
Tuesday: 7:00 am-4:30 pm
Wednesday: 7:00 am-4:30 pm
Thursday: 7:00 am-4:30 pm
Friday: 7:00 am-4:30 pm
Saturday: Closed
Sunday: Closed
Contact info
Use the general facility phone number
Yes, display the general facility phone number

Blind and low vision rehabilitation - State College VA Clinic

VHA health service name and description
Common conditions
macular degeneration, diabetic eye disease, glaucoma, corneal diseases, retinitis pigmentosa, uveitis, stroke and injury-related vision loss
Description

We offer advanced vision care and blind rehabilitation services to help you live independently. These may include vision-enhancing devices and technology as well as visual skills and related training.

Type of care
Specialty care
Health Service API ID
vision
This is a required Vet Center service
No
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Show
VAMC system description of service

Our low vision program can assess your needs and provide a rehab plan tailored to your personal goals. Our team of specialists and social workers will work with you to find the right aids and services, including:

  • Complete eye exams and low vision evaluation
  • Visual skills assessments
  • Guidance on how to develop visual motor and perceptual skills
  • Training to help you manage daily activities with your vision loss
  • Support and adjustment counseling for you and your family

To be eligible for services, you must be honorably  discharged from the military and diagnosed as visually impaired or legally blind by a VA doctor. 

Appointments
Appointment intro text
Use default text
Appointment lead-in default

   Contact us to schedule, reschedule, or cancel your appointment. If a referral is required, you’ll need to contact your primary care provider first.

Is a referral required?
Yes
Are walkins accepted?
No
Is online scheduling available for this service?
No
Phone number for appointments
Phone
Type
Phone
Phone number
877-626-2500
Label
Appointments
Service location
Address
Address
Street address
Use the facility's street address?
On
Address

United States

Hours
Use the facility's hours
Hours
Monday: 7:30 am-4:30 pm
Tuesday: 7:30 am-4:30 pm
Wednesday: 7:30 am-4:30 pm
Thursday: 7:30 am-4:30 pm
Friday: 7:30 am-4:30 pm
Saturday: Closed
Sunday: Closed
Contact info
Use the general facility phone number
Yes, display the general facility phone number