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.
#431 / 633
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?
Bank teller
28%
#85 / 633
View rankingBank teller
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
Deposits, withdrawals, transfers and cashing up.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 18% | 48% | +8.6 |
Serve the window, identify the customer and manage queues.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 18% | 22% | +4 |
Sell simple products and update records.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 16% | 40% | +6.4 |
Spot irregularities, notes and doubtful operations.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 16% | 28% | +4.5 |
Balance the till, audits and hand over to treasury.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 16% | 18% | +2.9 |
Rules, cash and liability for the window.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 16% | 12% | +1.9 |
| Total | 100% | 28% |
Modelled workweek: 100% · Public evidence: 0% · Estimate: 100% · Confidence: Low
Skills and activities
- count cash
- serve the teller window
- take deposits
- balance the till
- identify customers
- spot fake notes
- sell bank products
- cash audit
Sources for this job· O*NET 43-3071.00· ESCO/ISCO 4211