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Health Services

Ophthalmology

Ophthalmology covers medical and surgical treatment of the eye. Ophthalmologists are physicians who completed medical school and 4 years of additional training in surgery and eye disease.

Services Provided

The Ophthalmologists at Mike O’Callaghan Military Medical Center are trained to treat a variety of eye conditions such as:

  • Cataract, including implanting premium and multifocal intraocular lenses
  • Glaucoma
  • Drooping lids and other eyelid conditions
  • Pterygium and conjunctival surgeries
  • Inflammatory disorders of the eye
  • Disorders of the retina
  • And many others

Referrals

A referral from your primary care manager or emergency care physician is required to be seen in Ophthalmology.  All TRICARE beneficiaries are eligible.

Contact Us

Phone

702-653-3020

Hours

Mondays, Tuesdays, Thursdays, 7:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
Wednesdays, 9:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
Fridays, 7:30 a.m. to noon

Scheduled Closures

Location

4700 Las Vegas Blvd North
Building 1300, First Floor
Nellis Air Force Base, Nevada 89191

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