United States Department of Veterans Affairs
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Veterans Health Initiative: Visual Impairment

Veteran undergoing retinal scan

Clinicians can learn about the effects of severe vision loss from the Veterans Health Initiative study guide, Visual Impairment and Blindness (1.24 MB, PDF).

Vision loss can be service-related, caused by traumatic injury during combat. It also is a growing issue for aging Veterans.

The study guide is useful for VA and non-VA health care providers caring for Veteran patients. Veterans and the public also may be interested in the guide to learn more about symptoms and treatment.


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