Side-by-Side Comparison
Ophthalmologists leads 4–0| Metric | Ophthalmologists | Pathologists |
|---|---|---|
| Risk Score | 24.5% | 30.0% |
| Risk Tier | Low Risk | Medium Risk |
| Risk Percentile | 18th | 39th |
| Tasks at Risk (>50%) | 5 / 15 | 7 / 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
Assisting and Caring for Others
Performing for or Working Directly with the Public
Computers and Electronics
Public Safety and Security
Biology
Control Precision
Arm-Hand Steadiness
Near Vision
Clerical
Chemistry
Service OrientationAI-Resistant
Protective Factors
Higher values indicate stronger protection against AI displacement
Ophthalmologists
39%
total discount
Pathologists
37%
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.
Pathologists
7 of 15 at risk85%Write pathology reports summarizing analyses, results, and conclusions.
73%Manage medical laboratories.
57%Conduct genetic analyses of deoxyribonucleic acid (DNA) or chromosomes to diagnose small biopsies and cell samples.
55%Identify the etiology, pathogenesis, morphological change, and clinical significance of diseases.
53%Review cases by analyzing autopsies, laboratory findings, or case investigation reports.
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