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Lady Lake, Florida

Optometrist

OptometristNo callNo weekendsFull-Time

Compensation

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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

Clinical DiagnosticsOphthalmic ProceduresPatient ConsultationClinical Collaboration

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).

Optometry by the numbers
MeasureThis jobMarket
Work-life score6.3 / 10 · above average in optometryranked against 2,008 Optometry listingslisting-based score, 0–10
Listed paynot listedOptometry median $170k (middle half $158k–$178k)10 comparable listings, Nov 2026
Cost of livingFlorida index 103.4US average = 100BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)
Optometry listings in Florida158 active2,006 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026
Work settingon-sitepeers: 2% remote · 78% no call · 30% no weekends50 benchmarked listings
Sign-on & loan repaymentnot statedFlorida healthcare professional listings: 30% state a sign-on bonus · 9% offer loan repayment161 active listings, Nov 2026
New Optometry listings598 in the last 30 days472 the 30 days before (+27%)U.S., first seen on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026
Optometry pay trend+3.1% vs prior quarter—through Oct 2026
Sources: WeekdayDoc live listing index (2,008 Optometry listings), BEA Regional Price Parities (2024); as of Nov 2026. Same values as the Weekday Verdict and Market Insights on this page.

Location & Logistics

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

Top Optometrist Jobs

11 matches · ranked by pay

Salary Distribution

11 jobs · 10 employers
6
<$165k
2
$165k-180k
0
$180k-195k
2
$195k-210k
1
$222k

Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks

10 jobs
401k / retirement match
100% this job
CME allowance
40% this job
Sign-on bonus
30%
Relocation assistance
10%

Share of similar jobs offering each benefit

#1

Market Managing Optometrist- Westchester and Long Island, NY- LensCrafters brand

Luxottica of America · Scarsdale, New York

$159k–$222k
#2

Optometrist (Dr. Tavel Family Eye Care) - Kokomo, IN

VSP Vision · Indianapolis, Indiana

$140k-$200k
#3

Optometrist, Sign On Bonus (Brookside Optometric Group)

$121k-$196k
#4

Optometrist

$142k-$170k
+ 9 more · ranked by pay

Work-life snapshot

median 2.8this job 6.3
Better work-life than 70% of Optometry listings

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 2,008 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

  • No call
  • No weekends
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About US Eye

Medical Practices
University Park, Florida
501-1,000 employees

Benefits & Perks

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
4 weeks Vacation

Living in Lady Lake

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$339k≈ 1.7× annual pay
Typical market rent
$1,497/mo≈ 9% of gross pay
Residents’ average commute
18 min
Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
101.4
State income tax
None
Sources & methodology

Sources: Zillow home values (Sep 2026), Zillow market rents (Sep 2026), U.S. Census ACS 2024 five-year.

BEA 2024 · Orlando-Kissimmee-Sanford, FL metro prices. Housing figures are city-level.

Ratios use this listing’s gross annual pay. Not a cost-of-living guarantee.