Ophthalmologist Salary in 2025: Average Pay, Factors, and How to Increase It

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The average ophthalmologist salary is $409,000, according to Medscape Ophthalmologist Compensation Report 2025. As with any job in healthcare, exact salaries depend on a range of factors, but weโ€™ve compiled some info as a starting point. This article will explore the many factors that can affect your annual salary and offer some tactics for ensuring … Read more

How to Start a Successful Ophthalmology Practice

Senior woman patient talking with female ophthalmologist during a medical consultation at the ophthalmologic office. Doctor offering eye medicine for a patient

As a physician, there are multiple ways you can seek employment, grow your career, and earn the income that youโ€™ve trained so hard for.

Physicians have the option to join a hospital group or a large health care network. They can work as an employee in a small practice or a medical clinic. Physicians can also start a solo practice, team up with other physicians to create a multi-partner practice, or join an existing practice on a partnership track.

And for ophthalmologists, starting a practice is often the most attractive option.

Whether you specialize in glaucoma treatment, cataract surgery, cornea or retina diseases, or practice comprehensive ophthalmology, hereโ€™s what you need to know to start a successful ophthalmology practice.

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