Side-by-Side Comparison
Ophthalmologists leads 3–1| Metric | Ophthalmologists | Dermatologists |
|---|---|---|
| Risk Score | 24.5% | 24.9% |
| Risk Tier | Low Risk | Low Risk |
| Risk Percentile | 18th | 19th |
| Tasks at Risk (>50%) | 5 / 15 | 4 / 15 |
| Median Salary | N/A | N/A |
| Employment | N/A | N/A |
Skill Comparison
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Sorted by largest difference
Controlling Machines and Processes
Analyzing Data or Information
Developing Objectives and Strategies
Performing for or Working Directly with the Public
Interpreting the Meaning of Information for Others
Thinking Creatively
Scheduling Work and Activities
Making Decisions and Solving Problems
Monitor Processes, Materials, or Surroundings
Control Precision
Updating and Using Relevant Knowledge
Communicating with Persons Outside Organization
Protective Factors
Higher values indicate stronger protection against AI displacement
Ophthalmologists
39%
total discount
Dermatologists
36%
total discount
Task Risk Comparison
Tasks sorted by AI automation risk — higher means more automatable
Ophthalmologists
5 of 15 at risk86%Document or evaluate patients' medical histories.
80%Refer patients for more specialized treatments when conditions exceed the experience, expertise, or scope of practice of practitioner.
74%Prescribe or administer topical or systemic medications to treat ophthalmic conditions and to manage pain.
53%Perform, order, or interpret the results of diagnostic or clinical tests.
51%Develop treatment plans based on patients' histories and goals, the nature and severity of disorders, and treatment risks and benefits.
Dermatologists
4 of 15 at risk86%Record patients' health histories.
54%Conduct complete skin examinations.
51%Refer patients to other specialists, as needed.
50%Recommend diagnostic tests based on patients' histories and physical examination findings.
49%Diagnose and treat pigmented lesions such as common acquired nevi, congenital nevi, dysplastic nevi, Spitz nevi, blue nevi, or melanoma.
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