Article Feb 8, 2023 Vision Center of Excellence Sponsoring Landmark Eye Health Study Eye problems can end military careers. Now, there's new study that could launch a better way to screen and track service members' vision heath. See why expanding the current guidelines for routine eye care can help you. Recommended Content Vision Center of Excellence Vision and Hearing Loss Prevention Research & Innovation
Article Apr 27, 2022 New Centers Will Deliver Advanced Care for Serious Eye Injuries The Defense Health Agency launched the first of four Ocular Trauma Centers, which will become primary hubs for the treatment of complex eye injuries and development of cutting-edge research programs. Recommended Content Centers of Excellence Vision and Hearing Loss Prevention Vision Center of Excellence Vision and Hearing Loss Prevention
Article Mar 25, 2022 Wear Approved Safety Eye Protection, Save Your Vision The Tri-Service Vision Conservation and Readiness Branch, or TSVCRB, encourages service members to wear eye protection while at work and at home to prevent eye injuries. Recommended Content Vision and Hearing Loss Prevention Hearing Center of Excellence Vision and Hearing Loss Prevention Vision Center of Excellence Injury Prevention
Article Mar 16, 2022 Ask the Doc: Can a Concussion Affect Hearing and Vision? Even a mild concussion can lead to hearing and vision problems. Recommended Content Traumatic Brain Injury Center of Excellence Traumatic Brain Injury Center of Excellence Vision and Hearing Loss Prevention Hearing Center of Excellence Vision Center of Excellence Vision and Hearing Loss Prevention Ask The Doc
Article Mar 14, 2022 Data Registry Helps Improve Research and Treatment for Eye Injuries Eye injury registry (DVEIVR) transforms data into usable information to help improve initial warfighter care and rehabilitation. Recommended Content Centers of Excellence Vision and Hearing Loss Prevention Vision and Hearing Loss Prevention Vision Center of Excellence
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Article Mar 4, 2022 It’s True – Carrots (and Other Vegetables) Can Help You See in the Dark Have you ever heard that carrots are good for your eyes, or that they can help you see in the dark? It’s true – carrots are rich in the compound beta carotene, which your body uses to make a form of vitamin A that helps your eyes adjust in the dark. A shortage of vitamin A can cause a host of health problems, including blindness. Recommended Content Nutritional Fitness Centers of Excellence Vision and Hearing Loss Prevention Vision and Hearing Loss Prevention Vision Center of Excellence
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