Enlisted
OPTOMETRY
OPTOMETRY
What you’ll do
- Assist the healthcare provider in the examination and treatment of patients by performing visual tests and procedures
- Administer ophthalmic drops and ointments and apply ocular dressings
- Order, fit and dispense military eyewear
- Perform as an ophthalmic surgical assistant and prepare pre- and postoperative patients
- Direct budget and manage ophthalmic activities
TRAINING & EDUCATION
How do we transform you from a raw recruit to an expert Airman in this field? From hands-on experience to college credit toward a degree, the path begins here.
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Basic Military Training
7.5 weeks
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TECHNICAL TRAINING
53 days
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TECH SCHOOL LOCATION
Ft. Sam Houston, TX
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STATUS UPON COMPLETION
Enlisted Airman with credits earned towards Opthalmic Technician
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A High School Senior (age 17 or older)*, High school diploma, a GED, or 15 college semester hours
*High School Students may start their application as early as the end of their junior year.
Applicants who are non-graduates or non-alternate credential holders must obtain an AFQT Test score of 65 or higher on the ASVAB
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52 General (G)
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- Vision correctable to at least 20/30 in either eye
- No detectable central scotoma in either eye with best acuity
- Completion of 7.5 weeks of Basic Military Training
- Must be at least 17, but has not reached age 42 on the date of enlistment
YOUR FUTURE IS WAITING.