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Blackanthem Military News, CAMP TAJI, Iraq - Having only one set of eyes means you must take great care of the pair you have. Soldiers in combat need to see the enemy in order to win the fight.
Captain Alfredo Castaneda, optometrist for Alpha Company, 15th Brigade Troops Battalion, 15th Sustainment Brigade sees many Soldiers everyday, hooking them up with glasses and filling prescriptions for Combat Eye Protection.
The Robstown, Texas. native received an ROTC scholarship in 1995 to attend St. Mary’s University in San Antonio, Texas. He applied to optometry school then got granted an educational delay. His first tour landed him overseas in South Korea with the 2nd Infantry Division.
"I thought joining the Army would be a great way to start off my career in optometry and be a way to help Soldiers." said Capt. Castaneda .
Coming to Iraq has allowed him to help Soldiers and fulfill his career intent. The optometry clinic makes sure that Soldiers know the dangers of wearing contact lenses in the combat zone. They have ballistic glasses and snap in prescription lenses available for Soldiers with vision needs.
"We have had over 3,000 patients and have made over 1,000 pairs of glasses in six months." said Capt. Castaneda.
He enjoys his job and helping out the Soldiers when they come in for a visit. He makes sure that the Soldiers know when they come in how important it is to take care of their eyes.
"Working everyday is a fulfillment and I’m happy to help Soldiers see." said Capt. Castaneda.
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Blackanthem Military News, CAMP TAJI, Iraq - Having only one set of eyes means you must take great care of the pair you have. Soldiers in combat need to see the enemy in order to win the fight.
