5 fast facts on the state of ophthalmology

Here are five statistics offering insight into the field of ophthalmology recently:

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$326,840: The average pay among ophthalmologists in outpatient care settings, the highest-paying practice setting for ophthalmologists. 

9.7: The average number of hours ophthalmologists spend on paperwork and administrative tasks each week. 

6 percent: The percentage of ophthalmologists who participate in value-based care models.

$91,106: The difference in average annual pay between ophthalmologists who are employed ($345,817) and self-employed ($436,923).

76: The percentage of ophthalmologists who plan to continue taking new and current Medicare and Medicaid patients.

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