Optometrist
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Job Description
Optometrist – Lady Lake, FL
Lake Eye Associates is seeking an enthusiastic and compassionate full-time Optometrist to join our fully integrated team of providers and support staff.
This is an excellent opportunity to join a growing, well-established eye care practice with a collaborative team of 4 ophthalmologists and 3 optometrists. Our providers deliver exceptional care across 5 clinic locations and a wholly owned ophthalmic surgery center equipped with state-of-the-art technology.
For more than 50 years, Lake Eye Associates has been one of Florida’s leading eye care practices, offering comprehensive ophthalmology and optometry services. We are known for our commitment to superior patient care, advanced technology, innovative procedures, and a team of highly skilled physicians and providers.
Lake Eye Associates is proud to be recognized as the #1 practice in the area and is a partner practice of US Eye. Join our team and help us continue our legacy of excellence in eye care.
Highlights
- Join a fast-paced, high-volume optometric practice (busy ODs see 25-35+ patients per day)
- Minimal call responsibilities
- 4 weeks Vacation, 7 paid holidays, 5 paid days for Continuing Education
- No weekend clinic hours
- Fully dedicated team of work-up technicians and diagnostic support
- Highly incentivized compensation plan (mature practices yield +$200,000 in compensation)
About the Area
Lady Lake, Florida, located near The Villages, offers the charm of a welcoming Central Florida community with convenient access to Orlando, Ocala, and Tampa.
You may want to discover The Villages lifestyle, a tranquil and engaging community where picturesque neighborhoods, friendly residents, and a wide variety of activities await. Enjoy recreation centers, clubs, entertainment events, shopping, dining, and rich arts and culture experiences. Golf enthusiasts will appreciate a golfer’s dream destination with over 40 golf courses to enjoy.
This Central Florida haven offers the perfect blend of natural beauty, top-notch healthcare, lifelong learning opportunities, and recreational pursuits. With its ideal location and attractive lifestyle, Lady Lake and The Villages provide a wonderful place to live, work, and enjoy all that the region has to offer.
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Position Type & Location
Full-time position located in Lady Lake, FL
Benefits
- 401(k) Company Match
- Medical, Dental, and Vision Benefits
- Flexible Spending Accounts and Health Savings Accounts
- Malpractice Insurance
- Continuing Education
- Licenses and Dues
- Employee Discounts
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About US Eye
US Eye is a physician-led, patient-centric network of eye care practices committed to providing exceptional patient service through premium technology and unrivaled provider expertise.
We are one of the nation’s leading multi-specialty physician groups providing care in ophthalmology, optometry, dermatology, and cosmetic facial surgery.
With over 60 clinics and 5 surgery centers, led by 115 providers and more than 1,000 team members system-wide, we deliver world-class care to patients throughout Florida, the Carolina's, and Virginia.
US Eye provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.
Key Responsibilities
The Optometrist will provide comprehensive eye care services to patients in a high-volume clinical environment. They will collaborate with a team of ophthalmologists and support staff to deliver exceptional patient outcomes using state-of-the-art technology.
Requirements
Candidates must be licensed optometrists capable of managing a high patient volume of 25-35+ per day. The role requires a compassionate professional committed to delivering superior eye care within a collaborative, integrated practice.
Qualifications
- Education
- Professional certificate or licensure
- Experience
- 2+ years of experience
Key Skills
Work-Life Balance Analysis
WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Optometrist at US Eye a 6.3 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as good. This places the position in the Above average in Optometry — ranked against 2,008 active Optometry listings on WeekdayDoc. Contributing factors include no on-call duties, no weekend requirements.
Optometry Career Context
Of the 50 active Optometry listings this role was benchmarked against, 2% are remote, 78% have no call, 30% require no weekends.
Optometry pay on WeekdayDoc is up 3.1% vs. the prior quarter (through Oct 2026).
| Measure | This job | Market |
|---|---|---|
| Work-life score | 6.3 / 10 · above average in optometry | ranked against 2,008 Optometry listingslisting-based score, 0–10 |
| Listed pay | not listed | Optometry median $170k (middle half $158k–$178k)10 comparable listings, Nov 2026 |
| Cost of living | Florida index 103.4 | US average = 100BEA Regional Price Parities (2024) |
| Optometry listings in Florida | 158 active | 2,006 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026 |
| Work setting | on-site | peers: 2% remote · 78% no call · 30% no weekends50 benchmarked listings |
| Sign-on & loan repayment | not stated | Florida healthcare professional listings: 30% state a sign-on bonus · 9% offer loan repayment161 active listings, Nov 2026 |
| New Optometry listings | 598 in the last 30 days | 472 the 30 days before (+27%)U.S., first seen on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026 |
| Optometry pay trend | +3.1% vs prior quarter | —through Oct 2026 |
Location & Logistics
Florida has no state income tax, which can significantly increase take-home pay compared to high-tax states.
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