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.
#367 / 643
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?
Optician
21%
#440 / 643
View rankingOptician
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
File, history and prescription.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 18% | 40% | +7.2 |
Lens orders, stock and appointments.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 16% | 32% | +5.1 |
Eye exam, retinal image and fitting.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 20% | 12% | +2.4 |
Frame fit and workshop.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 16% | 10% | +1.6 |
Advise without pushing and explain pathology.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 16% | 14% | +2.2 |
Refer to ophthalmology and follow-up.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 14% | 16% | +2.2 |
| Total | 100% | 21% |
Modelled workweek: 100% · Public evidence: 0% · Estimate: 100% · Confidence: Low
Skills and activities
- File, history and prescription
- Lens orders, stock and appointments
- Eye exam, retinal image and fitting
- Frame fit and workshop
- Refer to ophthalmology and follow-up
- optico
- optometrista
- optician
Sources for this job· O*NET 29-2081.00· ESCO/ISCO 3254