Ocular Trauma and Vision Readiness: Tri-Service Vision Conservation and Readiness Overview

June 12, 2026

This is the monthly Vision Center of Excellence Ocular Trauma and Vision Readiness Video TeleConference. This conference discusses ocular trauma cases and vision readiness topics from around the Department of Defense, Defense Health Agency, and U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs. This activity will review the mission, purpose, and importance of the Tri-Service Vision Conservation and Readiness (TSVCR) Program, which supports the Department of Defense and impacts readiness.

For more information about this activity, please contact DHA NCR Medical Affairs Mailbox VCE OTVR.

Target Audience

This activity provides continuing education for MHS physicians, optometrists and nurses. A certificate of attendance is available for other attendees.

Learning Objectives

  1. Describe the mission, purpose, and importance of the Tri-Service Vision Conservation and Readiness (TSVCR) Program in supporting Department of Defense readiness.
  2. Identify the key components of a Vision Conservation and Readiness Program, including vision readiness, optical readiness, eye health readiness, occupational vision, eye safety, and environmental vision.
  3. Explain how visual performance, ocular health, and eye injury prevention contribute to operational safety, mission effectiveness, and force readiness.
  4. Recognize the roles and responsibilities of Occupational Health, Safety, Industrial Hygiene/Bioenvironmental Engineering, and Optometry/Ophthalmology personnel in implementing an effective Vision Conservation and Readiness Program.

Resources

Virtual COPE Course ID #: 
104953-GO
Virtual COPE Activity/Event #: 
132082
Course summary
Available credit: 
  • 1.00 ACCME Non-Physician CME Credit

    DHA J-7 CEPO is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) to provide continuing education. ACCME Non-Physician CME Credit providers will be provided a certificate of participation for educational activities certified for AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™. ACCME Non-Physician CME Credit providers may receive a maximum of 1.00 hours for completing this activity.

  • 1.00 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™

    DHA J-7 CEPO is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) to provide continuing medical education for physicians. 

    DHA J-7 CEPO designated this Course for a maximum of 1.00 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

  • 1.00 ANCC

    DHA J-7 CEPO is accredited by the Joint Accreditation/Interprofessional Continuing Education (IPCE) to provide this Continuing Nursing Education Course for a maximum of 1.00 ANCC contact hours. Nurses should only claim credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

  • 1.00 ARBO/COPE

    DHA J-7 CEPO designates this activity for a maximum of 1.00 COPE credit hours.

    COPE Course ID #: 104953-GO

    COPE Activity/Event #: 132082

  • 1.00 Attendance
  • 1.00 IPCE

    In support of improving patient care, DHA J-7 CEPO is jointly accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME), the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education (ACPE), and the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC), to provide continuing education for the healthcare team. This activity was planned by and for the healthcare team, and learners will receive 1.00 Interprofessional Continuing Education (IPCE) credits for learning and change.

Course opens: 
06/05/2026
Course expires: 
06/26/2026
Event starts: 
06/12/2026 - 12:00pm EDT
Event ends: 
06/12/2026 - 1:00pm EDT
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To view the live webinar, click here, or copy & paste the following link into your browser: 

https://dod.teams.microsoft.us/l/meetup-join/19%3adod%3ameeting_520de8c4d06c421e85bc08e67e5347b3%40thread.v2/0?context=%7b%22Tid%22%3a%228903a443-af33-4ed4-acf5-ee613bcb2f59%22%2c%22Oid%22%3a%220a5c26bf-814f-4223-87b8-a334f603ab2a%22%7d

MAJ John Koehler, OD, MHA, MBA, FAAO, FSLS. Presenter has no relevant financial or non-financial relationship(s) relating to the course content or with ineligible companies to disclose.

Disclosure: DHA J-7 staff, planners, authors, faculty, and content reviewers for this educational activity have no relevant financial or non-financial relationship(s) relating to the course content or with ineligible companies to disclose.

Available Credit

  • 1.00 ACCME Non-Physician CME Credit

    DHA J-7 CEPO is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) to provide continuing education. ACCME Non-Physician CME Credit providers will be provided a certificate of participation for educational activities certified for AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™. ACCME Non-Physician CME Credit providers may receive a maximum of 1.00 hours for completing this activity.

  • 1.00 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™

    DHA J-7 CEPO is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) to provide continuing medical education for physicians. 

    DHA J-7 CEPO designated this Course for a maximum of 1.00 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

  • 1.00 ANCC

    DHA J-7 CEPO is accredited by the Joint Accreditation/Interprofessional Continuing Education (IPCE) to provide this Continuing Nursing Education Course for a maximum of 1.00 ANCC contact hours. Nurses should only claim credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

  • 1.00 ARBO/COPE

    DHA J-7 CEPO designates this activity for a maximum of 1.00 COPE credit hours.

    COPE Course ID #: 104953-GO

    COPE Activity/Event #: 132082

  • 1.00 Attendance
  • 1.00 IPCE

    In support of improving patient care, DHA J-7 CEPO is jointly accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME), the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education (ACPE), and the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC), to provide continuing education for the healthcare team. This activity was planned by and for the healthcare team, and learners will receive 1.00 Interprofessional Continuing Education (IPCE) credits for learning and change.

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Requirements:  CE/CME certificates are awarded to MHS participants who fully complete the activity, successfully submit the evaluation survey, and pass the posttest with a minimum score of 80% unless noted otherwise. The deadline to claim credit is Jun 26, 2026.

Access Code/Accommodations: Some activities require an access code to register or claim CE/CME credit. For inquiries regarding the access code or accommodations, please email [email protected]. 

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