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?

22%

AI can already do 22% of this job.

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Ophthalmologist

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. Estimate No public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate.	16%	48%	+7.7
Clinic, slit lamp and fundus. Estimate No public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate.	18%	12%	+2.2
Cataract, retina and eyelid surgery. Estimate No public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate.	18%	10%	+1.8
Explain refraction, risk and aftercare. Estimate No public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate.	16%	22%	+3.5
Reports, prescriptions and notes for the optician. Estimate No public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate.	16%	28%	+4.5
Diary, theatre and not missing a detachment. Estimate No 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

IS WORK OVER?

21%

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Orthopaedic surgeon

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 films, CT and a first surgical plan. Estimate No public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate.	16%	40%	+6.4
Reduce, immobilise and run trauma clinic. Estimate No public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate.	20%	10%	+2
Theatre: prosthesis, fixation, arthroscopy. Estimate No public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate.	18%	12%	+2.2
Explain, consent and follow rehab. Estimate No public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate.	16%	22%	+3.5
Notes, consults and rounds. Estimate No public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate.	16%	28%	+4.5
On-call, polytrauma and liability for the act. Estimate No public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate.	14%	14%	+2
Total	100%		21%

Modelled workweek: 100% · Public evidence: 0% · Estimate: 100% · Confidence: Low