Title Ophthalmology - Robert J. Dole Department of Veterans Affairs Medical and Regional Office Center VHA health service name and description Patient friendly name Eye and vision care Common conditions cataracts, glaucoma, macular degeneration, diabetic eye disease Description Our ophthalmology specialists diagnose and provide medical and surgical care for conditions that affect your eyes—like cataracts, glaucoma, macular degeneration and diabetic retinopathy. Type of care Specialty care Health Service API ID ophthalmology This is a required Vet Center service No Show for VAMC Facilities Show VAMC system description of service The Robert J. Dole VA Medical Center Eye clinic in Wichita provides comprehensive optometric, ophthalmologic, and low vision rehabilitation care. Our goal is to increase Veteran quality of life by providing exceptional health care that improves their health and well-being. We Diagnose and Manage Ocular Disease such as: Diabetes is a chronic disease marked by high levels of blood glucose. Diabetic retinopathy, a complication of diabetes, can cause vision impairment and even blindness. Cataracts are an opacity of the lens usually related to age or excessive UV exposure, trauma, inflammation, or metabolic disorders. Cataracts can be surgically removed to improve vision. Macular Degeneration is an acquired retinal disorder and is the leading cause of blindness for persons over 65 in the United States. Glaucoma is a series of ocular diseases that can cause progressive optic nerve damage and lead to loss of functional vision. Retinal Disease caused by diabetes or macular degeneration or hereditary disorders can cause dysfunction and loss of functional vision. Red Eye and Infections can be caused by viruses, bacteria, trauma, inflammatory or even allergic Eyelid Abnormalities such as excess skin of the upper or lower lids can affect functional vision. Loss of laxity of eyelid tissue can result in exposure to the ocular surface and, in advanced cases, can cause scarring and ulceration of the front surface. Appointments Appointment intro text Customize text Appointment lead-in text Call our direct line at 1-888-878-6881, Ext. 57100. Locally, you can dial 316-681-2221, Ext. 57100. Tell the apppointment clerk what problems you are having so they can best appoint you. 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 316-685-2221 Extension number 57100 Label Ophthalmology Service location Address Address Name of office or location Dole VA Eye Clinic Building name/number Parklane Annex Street address Use the facility's street address? Off Address 949 South Parklane Parklane Shopping Center Wichita, KS 67218 United States Hours Provide specific hours for this service 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 No, do not display the general facility phone number Other phone numbers Phone Type Phone Phone number 316-685-2221 Extension number 57100 Label Ophthalmology
VHA health service name and description Patient friendly name Eye and vision care Common conditions cataracts, glaucoma, macular degeneration, diabetic eye disease Description Our ophthalmology specialists diagnose and provide medical and surgical care for conditions that affect your eyes—like cataracts, glaucoma, macular degeneration and diabetic retinopathy. Type of care Specialty care Health Service API ID ophthalmology This is a required Vet Center service No Show for VAMC Facilities Show VAMC system description of service The Robert J. Dole VA Medical Center Eye clinic in Wichita provides comprehensive optometric, ophthalmologic, and low vision rehabilitation care. Our goal is to increase Veteran quality of life by providing exceptional health care that improves their health and well-being. We Diagnose and Manage Ocular Disease such as: Diabetes is a chronic disease marked by high levels of blood glucose. Diabetic retinopathy, a complication of diabetes, can cause vision impairment and even blindness. Cataracts are an opacity of the lens usually related to age or excessive UV exposure, trauma, inflammation, or metabolic disorders. Cataracts can be surgically removed to improve vision. Macular Degeneration is an acquired retinal disorder and is the leading cause of blindness for persons over 65 in the United States. Glaucoma is a series of ocular diseases that can cause progressive optic nerve damage and lead to loss of functional vision. Retinal Disease caused by diabetes or macular degeneration or hereditary disorders can cause dysfunction and loss of functional vision. Red Eye and Infections can be caused by viruses, bacteria, trauma, inflammatory or even allergic Eyelid Abnormalities such as excess skin of the upper or lower lids can affect functional vision. Loss of laxity of eyelid tissue can result in exposure to the ocular surface and, in advanced cases, can cause scarring and ulceration of the front surface.