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?
Podiatrist
18%
#587 / 643
View rankingPodiatrist
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
Files, gait studies and prescriptions.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 16% | 32% | +5.1 |
Design insoles and orthotic orders.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 16% | 28% | +4.5 |
Chiropody, minor surgery and dressing.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 22% | 8% | +1.8 |
Examine, diagnose and explain.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 16% | 12% | +1.9 |
Diabetic follow-up and wounds.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 16% | 14% | +2.2 |
Clinic hygiene and care.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 14% | 16% | +2.2 |
| Total | 100% | 18% |
Modelled workweek: 100% · Public evidence: 0% · Estimate: 100% · Confidence: Low
Skills and activities
- Files, gait studies and prescriptions
- Design insoles and orthotic orders
- Chiropody, minor surgery and dressing
- Examine, diagnose and explain
- Diabetic follow-up and wounds
- Clinic hygiene and care
- podologo
- podiatrist
Sources for this job· O*NET 29-1081.00· ESCO/ISCO 2269