Eye Exams for Active Duty Family Members

Active duty family members (including family members of activatedCalled or ordered to active duty service for more than 30 days in a row. Guard or Reserve members) can get one routine eye examAn exam of your vision and the health of your eyes. per year. You may be eligible for more robust vision coverage, including help paying for glasses, contacts, and laser eye surgery, through the Federal Employees Dental and Vision Insurance Program. >> Learn more.

In the U.S.

TRICARE Prime/TRICARE Prime Remote

You can get routine eye exams from any TRICARE-authorized optometrist or ophthalmologist.

  • Network provider (in your region): No referral needed
  • Non-network provider: If you don't have a referral from your primary care manager, you'll be using the point-of-service option

TRICARE Select

You can get routine eye exams from any TRICARE-authorized optometrist or ophthalmologist. You don't need a referral or authorization.

US Family Health Plan

You can find an eye doctor online. Just choose your plan from this list:

Overseas

TRICARE Prime Overseas

You should try to get your eye exam at a military hospital or clinic.

  • If you get an eye exam from an overseas provider, you don't need a referral.
  • However, to ensure your visit is cashless and claimless, you should get pre-authorization from the TRICARE overseas contractor. Otherwise, you may have to pay the provider up front and file a claim for reimbursement later.

TRICARE Prime Remote Overseas

You can get eye exams from an overseas optometrist or ophthalmologist.

  • You don't need a referral.

  • However, to ensure your visit is cashless and claimless, you should get pre-authorization from the TRICARE overseas contractor. Otherwise, you may have to pay the provider up front and file a claim for reimbursement later.

TRICARE Select Overseas

You can get eye exams from any authorized overseas optometrist or ophthalmologist. You don't need a referral or authorization.

Last Updated 7/9/2024