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?
Urologist
21%
#441 / 633
View rankingUrologist
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 scans, PSA and a first plan.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 16% | 40% | +6.4 |
Clinic, exam and urological endoscopy.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 18% | 12% | +2.2 |
Prostate, stone and bladder surgery.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 18% | 10% | +1.8 |
Explain, consent and oncology follow-up.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 16% | 22% | +3.5 |
Reports, prescriptions and day-case theatre.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 16% | 28% | +4.5 |
On-call, colic and liability for the act.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 16% | 14% | +2.2 |
| Total | 100% | 21% |
Modelled workweek: 100% · Public evidence: 0% · Estimate: 100% · Confidence: Low
Skills and activities
- Read scans, PSA and a first plan
- Clinic, exam and urological endoscopy
- Prostate, stone and bladder surgery
- Explain, consent and oncology follow-up
- On-call, colic and liability for the act
- urologo
- urologist
Sources for this job· O*NET 29-1229.00· ESCO/ISCO 2212