Officer-Specialty OPHTHALMOLOGIST
What you’ll do
- Provide a full spectrum of care, including routine eye exams, diagnosis and medical treatment of eye disorders and diseases
 - Perform local anesthesia and surgical procedures
 - Prescribe and administer various ocular and systemic medications
 - Perform laser refractive surgery
 - Formulate plans and procedures for ophthalmological services
 - Instruct interns and residents in ophthalmological procedures
 
      
    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.
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Officer Training School
8.5 weeks
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Military Training Location
Maxwell AFB, AL
 
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        Doctor of Medicine or Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine degree from an approved school of medicine or osteopathic medicine
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- Completion of a residency or fellowship in ophthalmology
 - For specialty shredouts, completion of additional residency or fellowship program related to the specialty
 - Completion of Officer Training School course
 - Must be between the ages of 18 and have not reached your 42nd birthday