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Ophthalmology - Departmental Coat of Arms

 

CREST: NMCP Building 1 (the first Navy hospital)

MANTLE: A cloth covering of Navy blue and gold

RED SHIELD: Reflects Ophthalmology as a surgical specialty

WHITE BAND: Reflects Ophthalmology as a field of medicine

GOLD STARS: Represents the two clinics of the department, as well as our most important "stars" - our active duty and dependent/retiree patients

CADUCEUS: The symbol of medicine (from NMCP crest)

EYE: The centerpiece of all our efforts

Last Updated: 16 Dec 2003

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