Description
The US Army Optometry Officer serves as primary health care provider, independently conducts examinations to prevent, diagnose, treat and manage diseases and disorders of the visual system, the eye and associated structures as well as diagnose related systemic conditions. Prescribes spectacles, contact lenses low vision aids, medicines and other therapy to treat eye injuries and disease. May use medical/surgical instruments in providing treatment. Duties include direct patient care, consultation, research, instructor, vision conservation and readiness, staff assignments and laboratory management. The deployment mission includes triage of patients for ocular manifestations of eye injuries or trauma. Duties are performe in MTOE/TOE organizations, both CONUS and OCONUS.
Core Skills
- clinical assessment and diagnosis
- medical record documentation
- use of electronic health records
- patient education and counseling
- practice management support
- data entry accuracy
- quality assurance and compliance
- interdisciplinary team collaboration
- training and mentoring of staff
- time management
- attention to detail
Common Certifications
- Doctor of Optometry (OD) License (State-specific)
- Board Certification in Optometry (American Board of Optometry, optional but preferred)
- Basic Life Support (BLS)
- HIPAA Compliance Training
- Joint Commission Standards Training
Civilian Career Paths
- OPTOMETRY
- CLINICAL TECHNICIAN
- PUBLIC HEALTH
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Equivalent Roles in Other Branches
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