Can an active duty service member visit an optometrist or ophthalmologist in the network for eye examinations?
• TRICARE Prime active duty service members (ADSMs) must receive all vision care at a military treatment facility (MTF) unless specifically referred to a network provider, or non-network provider if a network provider is not available. TRICARE Prime Remote (TPR) ADSMs may obtain a comprehensive eye examination from a network provider (or non-network provider if a network provider is not available) as needed to maintain fitness-for-duty status without an authorization.
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