Navy
MEDICAL
Subspecialty
Officer Subspecialty
15G1
Ophthalmology, Subspecialist
An officer subspecialty earned alongside a primary designator, marking advanced education or experience in this field.
Description
Ophthalmology subspecialists provide advanced care for specific diseases and structures of the eye and visual system. Their practice may focus on retina, glaucoma, cornea, pediatric ophthalmology, or oculoplastic surgery.
Core Skills
- subspecialty eye examination
- advanced ophthalmic surgery
- retinal disease management
- glaucoma management
- corneal disease treatment
- ocular imaging interpretation
- pediatric ophthalmic assessment
- oculoplastic procedure support
- vision preservation planning
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
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