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Pacific Eye Institute
Upland, California

Medical Optometrist

OptometristFull-Time

Compensation

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Employment & setting
Full-Time · on-site
Call expectations
Not specified
Weekends
Not specified
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Job Description

Medical Optometrist

Location: Upland, CA 91786

Job Summary

We are seeking a dedicated and compassionate Medical Optometrist to join our eye care team in Upland, CA. The ideal candidate will provide comprehensive eye care services, including medical eye examinations, diagnosis, and treatment of ocular diseases, and collaborate with other healthcare professionals to ensure optimal patient outcomes.

Key Responsibilities

  • Perform comprehensive eye exams to assess vision and ocular health.
  • Diagnose and manage ocular diseases such as glaucoma, diabetic retinopathy, macular degeneration, and infections.
  • Prescribe medications and therapeutic treatments as appropriate.
  • Collaborate with ophthalmologists and other healthcare providers for patient referrals and co-management.
  • Educate patients on eye health, disease prevention, and treatment plans.
  • Maintain accurate and detailed patient records in compliance with healthcare regulations.
  • Stay current with advancements in optometry and ocular disease management.

Qualifications

  • Doctor of Optometry (OD) degree from an accredited institution.
  • Valid California Optometry license.
  • Experience in medical optometry and ocular disease management preferred.
  • Strong diagnostic and clinical skills.
  • Excellent communication and interpersonal abilities.
  • Ability to work collaboratively in a multidisciplinary healthcare environment.

Work Environment

This position is based in our Upland, CA office, equipped with state-of-the-art diagnostic and treatment technology. The role involves direct patient care in a clinical setting.

How to Apply

If you are passionate about providing high-quality medical eye care and meet the qualifications above, please submit your resume and cover letter to our hiring team.

Qualifications

Experience
2+ years of experience

Key Skills

Comprehensive Eye ExaminationsOcular Disease DiagnosisGlaucoma ManagementDiabetic Retinopathy ManagementMacular Degeneration ManagementInfection ManagementMedication PrescribingTherapeutic TreatmentPatient EducationPatient RecordkeepingClinical DiagnosticsInterdisciplinary CollaborationPatient Referral and Co-management

Optometry Career Context

Of the 50 active Optometry listings this role was benchmarked against, 4% are remote, 72% have no call, 54% require no weekends.

Optometry pay on WeekdayDoc is down 4.7% vs. the prior quarter (through Aug 2026).

The cost-of-living index for California is 110.7 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)). 63.6% of California clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

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Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks29 jobs · 8 employers

401k / retirement match
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CME allowance
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Sign-on bonus
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Loan repayment
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Relocation assistance
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Work-life snapshot

1.5/ 10
Listing-based score
  • On-site

Living in Upland

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$749k
Typical market rent
$2,385/mo
Residents’ average commute
31 min
Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
106.4
State income tax
Up to 13.3%
Sources & methodology

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

BEA 2024 · Riverside-San Bernardino-Ontario, CA metro prices. Housing figures are city-level.

City-level figures. Not a cost-of-living guarantee.

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About Pacific Eye Institute

Medical Practices
Upland, California
51-200 employees