OPTOMETRIST

Officer - Specialty OptometristIt'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.What You'll DoExamine, diagnose, treat and manage diseases and disorders of the eyes and associated structuresPrescribe treatment and ophthalmic devices, such as glasses and contact lensesPerform clinical procedures necessary to correcting visionManages optometry activities and supervises ophthalmic technicians with emphasis on meeting Air Force medical service standardsPlans, supervises and participates in vision conservation, eye protection, soft contact lens program and the corneal refractive surgery programsTraining & EducationHow 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 weeksMilitary Training Location Maxwell AFB, ALKey Things To Consider RequirementsYou 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.Doctor of Optometry from an accredited four-year college of optometryAn unrestricted state license to practice optometry utilizing therapeutic pharmacologic agentsCompletion of Officer Training School courseMust be between the ages of 18 and have not reached your 42nd birthday