Optometry

Vision

The Stuttgart Optometry Clinic offers a full range of eye health services for beneficiaries ages 6 years old and above for routine eye exams and vision tests, eye disease diagnosis and management, immediate attention for eye emergencies, and complete eye health management. Feel free to contact the Stuttgart Optometry Clinic to learn more about some of our key services below.
 

Comprehensive Eye Exams

Comprehensive eye exams are not just for updating your prescription. Comprehensive eye exams are not the same as vision screenings. During a comprehensive eye exam, your eye doctor will not only determine your prescription for eyeglasses, but also check your eyes for common eye diseases, assess how your eyes work together as a team and evaluate your eyes as an indicator of your overall health. Eye exams usually take about 30-45 minutes.

IMPORTANT NOTE:  Your eyes may need to be dilated to provide a thorough eye health examination. We recommend a dilated eye exam at least every three years but for some patients and conditions it may be required more frequently.  This will result in blurred near vision and light sensitivity for the remainder of the day. You must have a driver with you.  It is illegal to drive in Germany dilated. So please plan accordingly.
 

Child Vision Exams

Even if your child has “20/20” eyesight, he or she may be experiencing vision problems. These problems may be causing learning problems and substandard educational results. The American Optometric Association recommends that children should have their eyes examined at least every 12 months or according to their optometrist’s instructions. Most initial child vision exams will include a dilated eye exam.
 

Contact Lens Exams (Established Contact Lens Wearers)

NOTE: Contact lens exams are not a Tricare covered benefit. Contact lens exams are at the provider’s discretion. Initial contact lens fits require additional training and are conducted only on a case-by-case basis.

If you are currently wearing lenses, have a copy of the most recent prescription, and/or at least one set of lenses in the original packaging. Please bring this information with you to your routine exam.

One size does not fit all when it comes to contact lenses. Your eye doctor will need to take some measurements to properly fit your contact lenses. Contact lenses that do not fit properly could cause discomfort, blurry vision or even damage the eye.

Your eye doctor may request that you schedule a follow-up appointment to check that your contact lenses are fitting properly and that your eyes are adjusting properly. Your eye doctor may decide to try a different lens, a different contact lens disinfecting solution or try an adjustment in your wearing schedule.
 

Acute Care (Red Eyes)

We are always willing to help, should you ever experience an acute eye issue with onset of symptoms within the last 72 hours, please contact the Optometry clinic.  If symptoms have been present more than 3 days, please schedule a routine eye exam to address your concerns.   Our clinic provides acute services for eye infections, minor eye injuries, and other acute eye concerns. If you experience an eye emergency, please call 112 or visit the nearest emergency room.  

AFTER HOURS: To access the 24/7 Nurse Advice Line (NAL) from a German contracted cell phone in Europe you must first call the clinic appointment line and Press 2 in the main menu to be connected to the NAL toll free. Direct dialing from a German contracted cell phone (0800-071-3516) to the toll free NAL number is now available in Europe via LANDLINE ONLY.
 

Warrior Refractive Eye Surgery Program (WRESP)

Evaluations for Refractive Surgery and co-management are provided. This service is only for active-duty service members and activated National Guard and Reserve. Your eye doctor can discuss your eligibility and application process.

Note: Family members and retirees are not currently eligible for laser eye surgery through the program.
 

Access to Care (No referrals required)

◾Tricare Prime Overseas AD 
◾TRICARE Prime Family Members
◾TRICARE beneficiaries empaneled to the clinic (meaning your assigned PCM works at the Army Health Clinic)

Clinic Services Available

◾Routine Eye Exams
◾Order Military Eyewear
◾Evaluations for Refractive Surgery (Active Duty Only)
◾Acute Care: Self-Referral or through a consult from your primary care provider
◾Diabetic Eye Exams: No referral required
◾Class 1 flight applicant physicals (USAF must use Ramstein AB)

Walk-In Services

◾Military Physicals (example SERE, Airborne, short flight, Ranger, Dive etc)-please bring your DD 2808 forms
◾Spectacle ordering, pick-up, and adjustment
 

Appointment Scheduling

The Stuttgart Optometry Clinic wants to be your number one choice for your eye care needs. Please call 06371-9464-1614 or DSN 314-590-1614 to make your appointment today!
 

Don't Be A No-Show!

Help us reduce the number of "No Shows." Patients who miss appointments or arrive late by 10 minutes or more to their scheduled appointments are considered "No Shows." "No Shows" limit the number of available appointments. 

We ask that patients cancel at least 24 hours prior to your appointment. To cancel an appointment, please call 06371-9464-1614 or DSN 314-590-1614
 

What Should I Bring?

◾ID card (to include child ID cards-10yrs old and above)
◾Third Party Insurance Compliance Card (DD 2569)- when applicable
◾Current eye glasses
◾Contact lenses with current prescription or in the original packaging
◾Any required documentation needed to be completed by clinic
◾General list of medications (to include Over-the-counter)