Title

Blind and low vision rehabilitation at VA Maryland 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

Eligibility:

The eligibility of prospective patients to receive Blind Rehabilitation Services care is determined by the review of three key criteria:

  1. Veteran is eligible for VA health benefits (or is an active duty Service member) and
  2. Possesses a visual impairment or
  3. Has received a designation of excess disability (impact on functional abilities).

Services Provided: 

  • Assessment, treatment planning, referral and follow-up
  • Education and counseling to Veterans, their family and/or caregiver
  • Review of VA and non-VA benefits
  • Education and outreach within the VA and community
  • Referrals to appropriate therapies and resources, including
  • Eye Clinic and/or Low Vision Optometry
  • Outpatient Blind Rehabilitation Clinics (including home-based training)
  • Comprehensive inpatient Blind Rehabilitation Centers
  • Audiology, Physical Medicine and any other appropriate provider
Facility descriptions

Blind and low vision rehabilitation - Baltimore VA 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

Eligibility:

The eligibility of prospective patients to receive Blind Rehabilitation Services care is determined by the review of three key criteria:

  1. Veteran is eligible for VA health benefits (or is an active duty Service member) and
  2. Possesses a visual impairment or
  3. Has received a designation of excess disability (impact on functional abilities).

Services Provided: 

  • Assessment, treatment planning, referral and follow-up
  • Education and counseling to Veterans, their family and/or caregiver
  • Review of VA and non-VA benefits
  • Education and outreach within the VA and community
  • Referrals to appropriate therapies and resources, including
  • Eye Clinic and/or Low Vision Optometry
  • Outpatient Blind Rehabilitation Clinics (including home-based training)
  • Comprehensive inpatient Blind Rehabilitation Centers
  • Audiology, Physical Medicine and any other appropriate provider
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?
Unspecified
Is online scheduling available for this service?
Unspecified
Phone number for appointments
Phone
Type
Phone
Phone number
410-605-7333
Label
Blind and low vision rehabilitation
Service location
Address
Street address
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On
Address

United States

Hours
Provide specific hours for this service
Hours
Monday: 8:00 am-4:30 pm
Tuesday: 8:00 am-4:30 pm
Wednesday: 8:00 am-4:30 pm
Thursday: 8:00 am-4:30 pm
Friday: 8:00 am-4:30 pm
Saturday: Closed
Sunday: Closed
Contact info
Use the general facility phone number
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Blind and low vision rehabilitation - Loch Raven VA 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

Eligibility:

The eligibility of prospective patients to receive Blind Rehabilitation Services care is determined by the review of three key criteria:

  1. Veteran is eligible for VA health benefits (or is an active duty Service member) and
  2. Possesses a visual impairment or
  3. Has received a designation of excess disability (impact on functional abilities).

Services Provided: 

  • Assessment, treatment planning, referral and follow-up
  • Education and counseling to Veterans, their family and/or caregiver
  • Review of VA and non-VA benefits
  • Education and outreach within the VA and community
  • Referrals to appropriate therapies and resources, including
  • Eye Clinic and/or Low Vision Optometry
  • Outpatient Blind Rehabilitation Clinics (including home-based training)
  • Comprehensive inpatient Blind Rehabilitation Centers
  • Audiology, Physical Medicine and any other appropriate provider
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?
Unspecified
Is online scheduling available for this service?
Unspecified
Phone number for appointments
Phone
Type
Phone
Phone number
410-605-7333
Label
Blind and low vision rehabilitation
Service location
Address
Street address
Use the facility's street address?
On
Address

United States

Hours
Use the facility's hours
Hours
Monday: 8:00 am-4:30 pm
Tuesday: 8:00 am-4:30 pm
Wednesday: 8:00 am-4:30 pm
Thursday: 8:00 am-4:30 pm
Friday: 8:00 am-4:30 pm
Saturday: Closed
Sunday: Closed
Contact info
Use the general facility phone number
Yes, display the general facility phone number