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Extra credentials that change the job

• Residency

  An optional 1-year residency in eye disease, low vision or pediatrics. Opens hospital and teaching jobs.

• Dry eye and myopia control clinics

  Growing private-pay services inside a regular practice.

• Specialty contact lenses

  Fitting hard and custom lenses for difficult eyes pays well.

• Ownership

  Buying into a clinic is the main path to top-tier income.