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Officer-Specialty

OPTOMETRIST

THE PRACTICE OF PERFECTING VISION

It’s crucial to ensure our Airmen are able to achieve ideal vision. Providing primary eye care, Optometrists examine and test people’s eyes for visual acuity and eye diseases. An integral part of the healthcare system, these practitioners do everything from prescribing correctional lenses to diagnosing conditions related to the ocular system.

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What you’ll do

  • Examine, diagnose, treat and manage diseases and disorders of the eyes and associated structures
  • Prescribe treatment and ophthalmic devices, such as glasses and contact lenses
  • Perform clinical procedures necessary to correcting vision
  • Manages optometry activities and supervises ophthalmic technicians with emphasis on meeting Air Force medical service standards
  • Plans, supervises and participates in vision conservation, eye protection, soft contact lens program and the corneal refractive surgery programs

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TRAINING & EDUCATION

How do we transform you from the civilian sector to a leader and an Officer in the Air Force? From education to continued training, your Air Force path is here.

  • Officer Training School

    8.5 weeks

  • Military Training Location

    Maxwell AFB, AL

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REQUIREMENTS

You must meet several requirements before joining the Air Force. These concern your background, overall health and other standards set by the Air Force, Department of Defense and federal law.

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