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Army Reserve OptometristU.S. Army Medical Service CorpsYou can enhance your optometry career while helping to ensure good vision for our Soldiers and their Families. When you serve as an optometrist and Officer on the U.S. Army Reserve Health Care Team, youll perform examinations, treat ocular diseases and prescribe corrective lenses. When you practice in your community and serve when needed, you will make a positive impact on your career and the work you do every day. Benefits include: Health Professionals Special Pay of $45,000, paid in three annual increments of $10,000 Up to $50,000 in education loan repayments through the Health Professionals Loan Repayment Program (HPLRP); paid in three annual installments Paid continuing education and training Non-contributory retirement benefits at age 60 with 20 years of qualifying service Low-cost life and dental insurance Travel opportunities, including humanitarian missions Commissary and post exchange shopping privileges Flexible, portable retirement savings and investment plan similar to a 401(k) Privileges that come with being an Officer in the U.S. Army Training to become a leader in your fieldRequirements include: Doctor of optometry from an accredited program acceptable to the Surgeon General Unrestricted license to practice in the U.S. Between 21 and 42 years of age (health care professionals ages 43 to 60 are now eligible for a two-year service contract under the OAPP program) Permanent U.S. residencyNumerous positions are available worldwide. To find out more, visit us at healthcare.goarmy.com/m_service.