6 statistics on ophthalmologist net worth & expenditure

Most ophthalmologists consider themselves "savers," but 9 percent of physicians in the specialty reported living above their means, according to Medscape's 2018 Physician Wealth & Debt Report.

Here are six statistics on ophthalmology physicians' net worth and expenditure. Medscape surveyed 20,329 respondents across 29-plus specialties.

1. Ophthalmologists with a net worth of $2 million or more: 31 percent
2. Ophthalmologists worth more than $5 million: 12 percent
3. Ophthalmologists with a net worth under $500,000: 35 percent
4. Ophthalmologists still paying off school loans: 29 percent
5. Ophthalmologists who consider themselves a spender (living above their means): 9 percent
6. Ophthalmologists who consider themselves a saver (living below their means) 56 percent


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