low risk
Ophthalmologistsvs
27 shared · 63 different
core competencies
medium risk
Ophthalmic Medical TechnologistsSide-by-Side Comparison
Ophthalmologists leads 4–0| Metric | Ophthalmologists | Ophthalmic Medical Technologists |
|---|---|---|
| Risk Score | 24.5% | 41.5% |
| Risk Tier | Low Risk | Medium Risk |
| Risk Percentile | 18th | 84th |
| Tasks at Risk (>50%) | 5 / 15 | 6 / 15 |
| Median Salary | N/A | $48,790 |
| Employment | N/A | 174K |
Skill Comparison
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Sorted by largest difference
Controlling Machines and Processes
Making Decisions and Solving Problems
Biology
Medicine and Dentistry
Analyzing Data or Information
Monitor Processes, Materials, or Surroundings
Processing Information
Inductive Reasoning
Therapy and Counseling
Judging the Qualities of Things, Services, or People
Provide Consultation and Advice to Others
Identifying Objects, Actions, and Events
Protective Factors
Higher values indicate stronger protection against AI displacement
Ophthalmologists
39%
total discount
Ophthalmic Medical Technologists
31%
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.
Ophthalmic Medical Technologists
6 of 15 at risk88%Take and document patients' medical histories.
88%Calculate corrections for refractive errors.
86%Measure visual acuity, including near, distance, pinhole, or dynamic visual acuity, using appropriate tests.
51%Measure and record lens power, using lensometers.
51%Conduct visual field tests to measure field of vision.
Wage Comparison
OphthalmologistsOphthalmic Medical Technologists
10th
N/A$37,290
25th
N/A$40,740
Median
N/A$48,790
75th
N/A$62,280
90th
N/A$81,290
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Displacement Timeline Comparison
Ophthalmologists2028–2035
Ophthalmic Medical Technologists2028–2035
20242030203520402045
Ophthalmologists has a longer runway before significant displacement, projected 0 years later than Ophthalmic Medical Technologists.
Transition Feasibility
1%
Skill Overlap
Low overlap — significant retraining needed for transition
0
Unique to Ophthalmologists
0
Unique to Ophthalmic
Combined Protection Strategy
Regardless of which path you choose, focus on these protective factors
Creativity
Decision Complexity
Social Intelligence
Regulatory Barriers
OphthalmologistsOphthalmic Medical Technologists