Where do ophthalmologists work?

Most commonly, you can find ophthalmologist positions at hospitals or private practices. Practicing ophthalmologists balance time between office consultations and surgeries. In office consultations, they assess patients and provide preventative care and treatment, and determine if surgery is needed. They schedule patients for necessary surgical procedures, which they often perform as well. Some ophthalmologists work researching new treatments and techniques, rather than with patients. This research is primarily done at hospitals, universities, or medical companies.