Health Services

Vision

The optometry service delivers primary eye care and some specialty services to West Point and the surrounding communities. Optometry is self-referral so appointments can be made directly with central appointment services. We currently see all beneficiary categories (Active Duty Military, USMA Cadets, military family members, activated Reservist with orders less than 30 days, and retirees). 

The mission of the Refractive Eye Surgery Program (RESP) is to provide Laser Vision Correction to interested and qualified members of the United States Corps of Cadets and Active-Duty Service Members in order to enhance their performance as future combat leaders by reducing their dependence on spectacles and contact lenses.

Patient Identification and Demographic Verification Policy

All patients must present valid DoD or VA identification and verify their full name and date of birth before receiving any medical services. Additionally, demographic information will be verified to assure patient’s information in MHS GENESIS is accurate and up to date.

This policy is in effect for your safety and to ensure accuracy of medical records.

All minor patients – over the age of 10 – are required to possess and present their own DoD ID card.

Patients who arrive at their appointments without their DOD or VA identification card will be sent to the Admissions & Disposition (A&D) office (Keller, Second Floor, Rooms 2E02 and 2E03) to confirm eligibility prior to being checked in.

Patients must provide a valid government-issued ID or passport to the A&D staff, as well as their SSN or DOD ID Number; their SSN or DOD ID Number will be used to perform a Defense Enrollment Eligibility Reporting System (DEERS) check.

CLOSED on the following dates due to federal designated holidays or by Executive Order of the President of the United States:
  • Thursday, January 1, 2026 (New Year’s Day)
  • Monday, January 19, 2026 (Birth of Martin Luther King, Jr.)
  • Monday, February 16, 2026 (Washington’s Birthday)
  • Monday, May 25, 2026 (Memorial Day)
  • Friday, June 19, 2026 (Juneteenth National Independence Day)
  • Friday, July 3, 2026 (Independence Day)
  • Monday, September 5, 2026 (Labor Day)
Don't forget to keep your family's information up to date in DEERS!