Automation index
How much of a Ophthalmologist’s job can AI already do?
A retinal photo and a first report come earlier. Operating a lens and not touching the macula do not.
This percentage does not predict how many people will lose their jobs.
Task comparison
IS WORK OVER?
Ophthalmologist
22%
AI can already do 22% of this job.
#358 / 633
View rankingOphthalmologist
Where the time goes
Task weights are our estimates based on O*NET frequency data, not time shares published by O*NET.
The time saving for each task is estimated separately.
| Task | Share | AI | Points |
|---|---|---|---|
Read retinal photos, fields and pachymetry.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 16% | 48% | +7.7 |
Clinic, slit lamp and fundus.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 18% | 12% | +2.2 |
Cataract, retina and eyelid surgery.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 18% | 10% | +1.8 |
Explain refraction, risk and aftercare.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 16% | 22% | +3.5 |
Reports, prescriptions and notes for the optician.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 16% | 28% | +4.5 |
Diary, theatre and not missing a detachment.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 16% | 14% | +2.2 |
| Total | 100% | 22% |
Modelled workweek: 100% · Public evidence: 0% · Estimate: 100% · Confidence: Low
Skills and activities
- Read retinal photos, fields and pachymetry
- Clinic, slit lamp and fundus
- Cataract, retina and eyelid surgery
- Explain refraction, risk and aftercare
- oftalmologo
- ophthalmologist
- oculista
Sources for this job· O*NET 29-1241.00· ESCO/ISCO 2212
IS WORK OVER?
Operating room nurse
20%
#451 / 633
View rankingOperating room nurse
Where the time goes
Task weights are our estimates based on O*NET frequency data, not time shares published by O*NET.
The time saving for each task is estimated separately.
| Task | Share | AI | Points |
|---|---|---|---|
Set the table, checklist and the patient card.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 16% | 36% | +5.8 |
Scrub, anticipate and not break the field.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 22% | 8% | +1.8 |
Count swabs, needles and the record.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 16% | 22% | +3.5 |
Circulate, stocks and the turnaround.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 16% | 28% | +4.5 |
Emergency, the bleeder and the table change.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 16% | 18% | +2.9 |
Nothing left inside and signing the count.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 14% | 12% | +1.7 |
| Total | 100% | 20% |
Modelled workweek: 100% · Public evidence: 0% · Estimate: 100% · Confidence: Low
Skills and activities
- scrub
- surgical checklist
- swab count
- set the table
- circulate
- sterile field
- theatre
- anticipate the surgeon
Sources for this job· O*NET 29-1141.00· ESCO/ISCO 2221