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Optometrist
United States Air Force • Milpitas, CA 95035 • Posted 2 days ago
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As an Optometrist in the United States Air Force, you will be responsible for providing primary eye care, including examining and testing people's eyes for visual acuity and eye diseases. This role is crucial for ensuring Airmen have optimal vision and involves prescribing correctional lenses and diagnosing conditions related to the ocular system.
Responsibilities
- Provide primary eye care
- Examine and test people's eyes for visual acuity and eye diseases
- Prescribe correctional lenses
- Diagnose conditions related to the ocular system
Qualifications
Required
- Doctor of Optometry from an accredited four-year college of optometry
- An unrestricted state license to practice optometry utilizing therapeutic pharmacologic agents
- Completion of 5.5-week Officer Training School course
- Must be between the ages of 18 and 42
About United States Air Force
The United States Air Force is the aerial warfare force of the United States and one of the seven uniformed services of the United States Armed Forces. It offers opportunities for enlisted airmen, officers, and health care professionals. The U.S. Air Force operates a diverse fleet of aircraft, provides aerial warfare services, and maintains a significant global presence to support missions and partnerships with allied nations.
Full Job Description
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.
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.Minimum Education
Doctor of Optometry from an accredited four-year college of optometry
Qualifications
- An unrestricted state license to practice optometry utilizing therapeutic pharmacologic agents
- Completion of Officer Training School course
- Must be between the ages of 18 and have not reached your 42nd birthday
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