420 N James Rd., Columbus, OH 43219

M-F: 8:00am-4:30pm

Phone for information or appointment M-F: 8:00am-4:30pm. Most veterans will have to enroll for health benefits if they have not already done so, before seeking this service. Enrollees may initiate service at sites that are owned by the hospital system that they are enrolled with; those who wish to be served by a location outside of their hospital system will need a referral from their primary care physician.

Free for some veterans, other veterans may have to pay fees, co-pays etc.; May have secondary insurance such as Medicaid, Medicare, Private Insurance

Serves eligible veterans. Anyone who qualifies for VA health care benefits can have their eye exams covered; however, coverage for eyeglasses is generally restricted to those with a service connected disability, former prisoner of war (POW), etc. - or if vision problems are caused by an illness or injury for which the client is recieving VA care. The VA urges all veterans to apply to determine basic eligibility. A veteran includes any person who served in active military service and who was discharged or released under conditions other than dishonorable as well as active duty veterans and reservists/national guardsmen called to active duty who completed their entire period of duty. The level of benefits granted will depend on when the Veteran served and the nature and duration of their service. Veterans who need more assistance with determining their eligibility for these services should look into agencies and programs that offer Benefits Assistance (search term: Benefits Assistance*Veterans).