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Optometrists treat any type of disease, injury and disorder of the eyes and its associated structures. As an officer on the U.S. Army health care team, you’ll have access to the latest treatments and drug therapies in order to provide for your patients.
Commissioned Officers are the managers, problem solvers, key influencers and planners who lead Enlisted Soldiers in all situations.
Job Duties
  • Supervises medication, rehabilitation, therapy, spectacle lenses, contact lenses and certain surgical procedures
  • Counsels patients regarding surgical and nonsurgical options
  • Provides initial diagnosis and management of eye injuries on the battlefield
Requirements
Active Duty
Active Duty is similar to working at a full-time civilian job.
  • Doctor of Optometry degree from an accredited program acceptable to the Surgeon General
  • Current license to practice optometry in the U.S.
  • Must be between 21 and 42 years of age
  • Must be a U.S. citizen
Army Reserve
The Army Reserve is more like a part-time job that enables you to keep your civilian career while you continue to train near home and serve your country.
  • In addition to the above qualifications, permanent U.S. residency is required for Reserve duty officers.
  • Must be between 21 and 42 years of age (may request a waiver, Locate A Recruiter for more information)
Training
Job training for medical service corps officers
Commissioned Officers are the managers, problem solvers, key influencers and planners who lead Enlisted Soldiers in all situations.
Commissioned Officers are the managers, problem solvers, key influencers and planners who lead Enlisted Soldiers in all situations.
Leadership skills-
  • Ability to make accurate, immediate decisions
  • Perform under stress
  • Apply critical technical and thinking skills
  • Tremendous concentration
Compensation
Active Duty
In addition to the many privileges that come from being on the U.S. Army health care team, you’ll also be rewarded with:
  • May receive pay for continuing education
  • Noncontributory retirement benefits with 20 years of qualifying service
  • Flexible, portable retirement savings and investment plan similar to a 401(k)
Army Reserve
The Army Reserve is more like a part-time job that enables you to keep your civilian career while you continue to train near home and serve your country.
  • Health Professionals Special Pay
  • Health Care Professionals Loan Repayment, which can be applied to qualifying optometry school loans
  • May receive pay for continuing education and training