A key finding from a survey of more than 100 female ophthalmologists revealed that 66% say their professional ophthalmology experience would be better if they received mentorship from other women ophthalmologists, yet only 26% received that mentorship. The Women in Ophthalmology survey conducted by Ipsos and supported by Johnson & Johnson Vision sought to uncover barriers faced by women ophthalmologists.

Other notable findings include:

• More than half of women ophthalmologists surveyed say they aspire to mentor new ophthalmologists as they advance in their careers.
• More than one-third of women ophthalmologists surveyed agree that a glass ceiling prevents them from reaching their career aspirations as an ophthalmologist.

“Results from the Women in Ophthalmology Survey highlight the inequities disproportionately faced by women ophthalmologists today, which is unacceptable,” said Lori Tierney, president, Americas, Johnson & Johnson Vision, in a news release.