In this series of theSITREP, Jim chats with Dr. Miranda about optometry services at the Department of Veterans Affairs: to include how to schedule an eye exam, types of lenses and frames available, does VA provide contact lenses or LASIK surgery, and much more. To view the other videos in this video series, check out the links below.

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ADDITIONAL VIDEOS ON THIS TOPIC AND OTHERS

Optometry Services and Scheduling
   • Optometry Services and How to Schedul...  

VA vs. Private Sector
   • Which is BETTER? VA vs Private Sector...  

Types of Lenses Available
   • What Types of Eye Glass Lenses does V...  

Does VA Provide Contact Lenses?
   • Does VA Provide Contact Lenses? | Dep...  

Does VA Provide LASIK Surgery?
   • Does VA Provide LASIK Surgery for Vet...  

Does VA Provide Eye Medications?
   • Does VA pay for EXPENSIVE eye medicat...  

Visual Rehabilitation
   • VA Eye Care Services for the Blind, T...  

Does VA Pay for Private Sector Exams?
   • Eye Care in the Community | Does VA C...  

Types of Frames Available
   • What types of Eye Glass Frames Does V...  

How Often Should Veterans Have Exams?
   • How often should Veterans get Eye Exa...  

VA Home Loans
   • VA Home Loans | Applying, Refinancing...  

How to Enroll in VA Health Care
   • How to Enroll in VA Health Care | VA ...  

VA Disability
   • What is VA Disability and who can app...  

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION ABOUT VA

The Department of Veterans Affairs has three, separate administrations aimed to serve our country’s Veterans with an assortment of benefits that address the unique needs of every Veteran. To be sure you are interacting with the proper administration within VA, here are short descriptions for each VA administration:

VHA: VA’s Veterans Health Administration is the largest integrated health care network in the United States, with 1,255 health care facilities serving 9 million enrolled Veterans each year.

VBA: Veterans can earn a range of benefits that help them transition back to civilian life in the country they fought to defend. Through the Veterans Benefits Administration, VA helps servicemembers transition out of military service, and assists with education, home loans, life insurance and much more.

NCA: The job of the National Cemetery Administration is to make sure those who served this nation are never forgotten. NCA provides dignified burial services for Veterans and eligible family members by maintaining 142 cemeteries as national shrines and providing lasting tributes that commemorate their service and sacrifice to our nation.

DISCLAIMER: The Department of Veterans Affairs does not endorse or officially sanction any entities that may be discussed in this video, nor any media, products, or services they may provide.

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