Side-by-Side Comparison
Ophthalmologists leads 3–1| Metric | Ophthalmologists | Nurse Practitioners |
|---|---|---|
| Risk Score | 24.5% | 27.3% |
| Risk Tier | Low Risk | Medium Risk |
| Risk Percentile | 18th | 26th |
| Tasks at Risk (>50%) | 5 / 15 | 4 / 15 |
| Median Salary | N/A | $129,210 |
| Employment | N/A | 307K |
Skill Comparison
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Sorted by largest difference
Controlling Machines and Processes
Psychology
Developing and Building Teams
Processing Information
Therapy and Counseling
Near Vision
Control Precision
Analyzing Data or Information
Operations Analysis
Philosophy and Theology
Arm-Hand Steadiness
Establishing and Maintaining Interpersonal Relationships
Protective Factors
Higher values indicate stronger protection against AI displacement
Ophthalmologists
39%
total discount
Nurse Practitioners
38%
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.
Nurse Practitioners
4 of 15 at risk86%Maintain complete and detailed records of patients' health care plans and prognoses.
52%Prescribe medications based on efficacy, safety, and cost as legally authorized.
51%Analyze and interpret patients' histories, symptoms, physical findings, or diagnostic information to develop appropriate diagnoses.
51%Develop treatment plans, based on scientific rationale, standards of care, and professional practice guidelines.
49%Prescribe medication dosages, routes, and frequencies, based on such patient characteristics as age and gender.
Wage Comparison
OphthalmologistsNurse Practitioners
10th
N/A$97,960
25th
N/A$109,940
Median
N/A$129,210
75th
N/A$149,570
90th
N/A$169,950
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Displacement Timeline Comparison
Ophthalmologists2028–2035
Nurse Practitioners2028–2035
20242030203520402045
Ophthalmologists has a longer runway before significant displacement, projected 0 years later than Nurse Practitioners.
Transition Feasibility
1%
Skill Overlap
Low overlap — significant retraining needed for transition
0
Unique to Ophthalmologists
0
Unique to Nurse
Combined Protection Strategy
Regardless of which path you choose, focus on these protective factors
Fine Manipulation
Decision Complexity
Social Intelligence
Regulatory Barriers
OphthalmologistsNurse Practitioners