No salary listed — similar Optometrist roles pay ~$158k (median of 10 jobs)

6.1/10 work-life score · Above average in Optometry — ranked against 1,518 active roles in this specialty

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AEG Vision
Garland, Texas

Optometrist

Optometrist Above average in OptometryNo callFull-Time
Posted 55m ago · Verified live

About the Role

Full-scope optometry. Eye exams, contact lenses, ocular disease. Garland, TX.

Join AEG Vision as a Optometrist – Full Scope, No Call in Garland, Texas, United States. The optometrist will conduct eye exams for Acuity Eyecare group and strive to practice to the full capacity of their license. The optometrist will support practice growth by establishing patient relationships and education to the patient on eyecare.

Benefits & Compensation

  • 401(k) with Match
  • Medical/Dental/Life/STD/LTD
  • Vision Service Plan
  • Employee Vision Discount Program
  • HSA/FSA
  • PTO
  • Paid Holidays

Work Schedule

  • Full-Time position.
  • No call required.

This position offers no call requirements. Work with AEG Vision in Garland, Texas, United States.

Key Responsibilities

The optometrist will conduct comprehensive eye exams, diagnose sight problems, and prescribe appropriate treatments or medications. They are also responsible for building long-term patient relationships and providing pre- and postoperative care for surgical patients.

Requirements

Candidates must hold a Doctorate of Optometry from a credentialed institution. Additionally, they must have successfully passed all optometric state board examinations.

Qualifications

Education
Doctoral or professional degree (postgraduate degree)

Key Skills

Eye examsPatient carePatient educationOcular history assessmentDiagnosis of eye diseasesPrescribing eyeglassesPrescribing contact lensesVision therapyLow-vision rehabilitationPre-operative carePost-operative carePatient counselingCommunication

Work-Life Balance Analysis

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Optometrist at AEG Vision a 6.1 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as good. This places the position in the Above average in Optometry — ranked against 1,518 active Optometry listings on WeekdayDoc. Contributing factors include no on-call duties.

Optometry Career Context

Of the 50 active Optometry listings this role was benchmarked against, 2% are remote, 70% have no call, 62% require no weekends.

Optometry pay on WeekdayDoc is down 2.5% vs. the prior quarter (through Aug 2026).

The cost-of-living index for Texas is 97.1 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)). 57.7% of Texas clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

Location & Logistics

Texas has no state income tax, which can significantly increase take-home pay compared to high-tax states.

Position Insights

AI ANALYSIS

This role scores 6.1/10 on work-life balance for Optometrist roles. No call coverage keeps hours predictable.

Career trajectory: This position offers advancement within 2-3 years. The compensation analysis shows this employer pays...

Benefits analysis: Compared to 10 similar roles, this listing's benefits package ranks...

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Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks18 jobs · 16 employers

401k / retirement match
83% this job
CME allowance
50%
Sign-on bonus
28%
PSLF eligible
11%
Loan repayment
6%

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About AEG Vision

Hospitals and Health Care
Dallas, TX
1,001-5,000 employees

Benefits & Perks

401(k) with Match
Medical/Dental/Life/STD/LTD
Vision Service Plan
Employee Vision Discount Program
HSA/FSA
PTO
Paid Holidays