Title

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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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
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United States

Hours
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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
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