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 we’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

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As a physician, there are multiple ways you can seek employment, grow your career, and earn the income that you’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, here’s what you need to know to start a successful ophthalmology practice.

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