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?
Musician
21%
#438 / 643
View rankingMusician
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
Compose, arrange and produce demos.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 18% | 42% | +7.6 |
Scores, desk rehearsal and setlists.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 16% | 30% | +4.8 |
Play in concert, session or pit.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 22% | 8% | +1.8 |
Rehearse with the band and lock the live show.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 16% | 12% | +1.9 |
Contracts, touring and promotion.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 14% | 16% | +2.2 |
Lessons, commissions and keeping the instrument.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 14% | 18% | +2.5 |
| Total | 100% | 21% |
Modelled workweek: 100% · Public evidence: 0% · Estimate: 100% · Confidence: Low
Skills and activities
- Compose, arrange and produce demos
- Scores, desk rehearsal and setlists
- Play in concert, session or pit
- Contracts, touring and promotion
- musico
- musician
- instrumentista
- concertista
Sources for this job· O*NET 27-2042.00· ESCO/ISCO 2652