Title Blind and low vision rehabilitation - John J. Pershing 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 Show for VAMC Facilities Show VAMC system description of service The Visual Impairment Services Team (VIST) Coordinator is the primary point of contact at the Poplar Bluff VA for low vision and blind rehabilitation service referrals and needs. The VIST Coordinator is available to provide services to legally blind Veterans, as well as visually impaired Veterans with need for assistance with referrals for further low vision evaluation and training. Assistance with accessing appropriate health care and blind rehabilitation services Arrangement for annual VIST reviews to assess for current and changing needs Review and provision of recommended low vision adaptive aids via VA Prosthetics Provision of support and adjustment counseling (individual and group) for visually impaired Veterans and their families. 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? No Are walkins accepted? Unspecified Is online scheduling available for this service? Unspecified Phone number for appointments Phone Type Phone Phone number 573-686-9784 Label VIST Coordinator Service location Address Address Street address Use the facility's street address? 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 Other phone numbers Phone Type Phone Phone number 573-686-9784 Label VIST Coordinator
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 Show for VAMC Facilities Show VAMC system description of service The Visual Impairment Services Team (VIST) Coordinator is the primary point of contact at the Poplar Bluff VA for low vision and blind rehabilitation service referrals and needs. The VIST Coordinator is available to provide services to legally blind Veterans, as well as visually impaired Veterans with need for assistance with referrals for further low vision evaluation and training. Assistance with accessing appropriate health care and blind rehabilitation services Arrangement for annual VIST reviews to assess for current and changing needs Review and provision of recommended low vision adaptive aids via VA Prosthetics Provision of support and adjustment counseling (individual and group) for visually impaired Veterans and their families.