Naval Ophthalmic Support & Training Academy

The Naval Ophthalmic Support and Training Academy (NOSTRA) is a specialized military training institution located in Yorktown, Virginia. NOSTRA serves as the United States Navy's primary training facility for ophthalmic laboratory technicians and optometric personnel, providing instruction in the fabrication of eyewear, ophthalmic lab procedures, and clinical support for military optometry services.

Program offerings at NOSTRA are focused on ophthalmic technician and ophthalmic laboratory technology training, preparing Navy and military personnel for roles supporting optical services within military medical facilities worldwide. Specific credential details are not listed in current IPEDS data.

Yorktown is located on the Virginia Peninsula in York County, close to Naval Weapons Station Yorktown. The academy's location within a military installation provides students with a focused training environment directly integrated with naval medical support infrastructure.