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Required Training 4 years of training is required, one of these is applied to the general medical specialties. 3 or more years of training is spent in specialized medicine, surgical and refractive training and experience. Recertification is required every 10 years. Fellowship Options Pediatric ophthalmology, retina, cornea, glaucoma, oculoplastics, ophthalmic pathology, and neuro-ophthalmology Average Salary Median Base Salary of approx. $195,000 (U.S. Median Base Salary; 2005) Average 1st year starting salary approx. $145,000; In practice 3+ years $255,000 5 Most Commonly Encountered Medical Issues Glaucoma Cataracts Refractive error Conjunctivitis Diabetes 5 Most Challenging Medical Issues to Treat Glaucoma Cataracts Diabetes Macular degeneration Trauma Professional Organizations American Academy of Ophthalmology P.O. Box 7424 San Francisco, CA 94120-7424 Tel: 415.561.8500 Fax: 415.561.8533 American Board of Ophthalmology 111 Presidential Boulevard, Suite 241 Bala Cynwyd, Pennsylvania 19004-1075 Telephone: 610-664-1175 Fax: 610-664-6503 E-mail: info@abop.org |
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