Navy
MEDICAL
Subspecialty
Officer Subspecialty
15G0
Ophthalmology, General
An officer subspecialty earned alongside a primary designator, marking advanced education or experience in this field.
Description
General ophthalmologists diagnose and treat diseases and injuries of the eyes and visual system. They perform eye examinations, prescribe treatment, and conduct ophthalmic procedures and surgery.
Core Skills
- comprehensive eye examinations
- ocular disease diagnosis
- ophthalmic surgical procedures
- visual acuity assessment
- slit lamp examination
- ocular imaging interpretation
- eye injury management
- prescription and treatment planning
- ophthalmic patient education
Common Certifications
- American Board of Ophthalmology Certification
- Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS)
- Basic Life Support (BLS)
- Advanced Trauma Life Support (ATLS)
- Certified Physician Executive (CPE)
- American Board of Ophthalmology Maintenance of Certification
Civilian Career Paths
- OPTOMETRY
- CLINICAL TECHNICIAN
- SURGICAL TECHNOLOGY
Training & Development
Getting Started
- Basic Life Support (BLS)
- Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS)
- Advanced Trauma Life Support (ATLS)
- American Academy of Ophthalmology Basic and Clinical Science Course
Career Growth
- American Board of Ophthalmology Certification
- American Board of Ophthalmology Maintenance of Certification
- Certified Physician Executive (CPE)
Equivalent Roles in Other Branches
Data sourced from official Navy publications and public military occupational references. Descriptions may be summarized for clarity. Verify all information with your branch career counselor or official military documentation before making career decisions.