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News UpdatesVA, DoD Leaders Discuss Military Eye Trauma James Peake, MD, Secretary of the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA), and S. Ward Casscells, MD, Assistant Secretary of the Department of Defense, were featured presenters at a meeting of the American Academy of Ophthalmology. They discussed how their respective departments are collaborating to improve care for military personnel who suffer serious eye injuries while serving on active duty. Federal Legislation Improves Tracking, Diagnosis and Treatment of Military Eye Trauma A measure signed into law earlier this year will improve the ability of the Department of Defense and the Veterans Health Administrations to treat those serving on active duty who have suffered serious eye injuries. The legislation, passed as part of the National Defense Authorization Act, will establish a Center of Excellence within the DoD to improve the tracking, diagnosis, treatment and follow-up for service members who have incurred eye injuries while serving on active duty. When should you see an ophthalmologist?
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