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March 20, 2025

Health Services

Mainside Medical (BLDG 15) Branch Optometry Clinic

Appointments (Active Duty Personnel Only)
- Please bring your medical record and current glasses with you to your exam
- Please arrive 15 minutes early to your exam
- Patients reporting 15 minutes or later than their appointed time may be asked to reschedule
Eligibility
Active Duty Eligibility All Active Duty Personnel Are Eligible For:
·         1 frame of choice, clear lenses
·         1 standard issue frame, clear lenses
·         1 standard issue frame, tinted lenses
·         Gas mask and ESS/Ballistic inserts, as required
Refractive Surgery Information: LASIK and PRK
Patients interested in refractive surgery should bring copies of their last 2 eye glass prescriptions to their comprehensive exam. Appointment is required.

To be eligible for surgery one must:
- be over 18+ years old
- have a stable prescription
- have good ocular health
- have at least 18 months remaining on active duty
- not be deploying within the next 6 months
- have a prescription that meets the qualifications for surgery

Monday–Wednesday & Friday
7:30 a.m.–3:30 p.m.
Thursday
7:30–11 a.m.

910–450–4357 option 1, option 1

910–450–2295

Mainside Medical (Bldg 15)

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