Automation index
How much of a Optician’s job can AI already do?
An auto-refraction and a prescription pad come earlier. Looking at the eye, selling without pushing, and catching glaucoma do not.
This percentage does not predict how many people will lose their jobs.
Task comparison
IS WORK OVER?
Optician
21%
AI can already do 21% of this job.
#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
IS WORK OVER?
Anaesthetist
21%
#415 / 643
View rankingAnaesthetist
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
Assess pre-op, allergies and the anaesthetic plan.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 16% | 40% | +6.4 |
Induce, maintain and wake in theatre.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 22% | 8% | +1.8 |
Watch vitals, lines and acute pain.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 16% | 22% | +3.5 |
Brief the patient and sign the consent.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 16% | 28% | +4.5 |
Notes, consults and coordination with the surgeon.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 16% | 18% | +2.9 |
On-call, resuscitation and liability for the act.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 14% | 12% | +1.7 |
| Total | 100% | 21% |
Modelled workweek: 100% · Public evidence: 0% · Estimate: 100% · Confidence: Low
Skills and activities
- Induce, maintain and wake in theatre
- Watch vitals, lines and acute pain
- Brief the patient and sign the consent
- anestesista
- anestesiologo
- anesthesiologist
- anaesthetist
Sources for this job· O*NET 29-1211.00· ESCO/ISCO 2212