Side-by-Side Comparison
Podiatrists leads 4–0| Metric | Ophthalmologists | Podiatrists |
|---|---|---|
| Risk Score | 24.5% | 18.8% |
| Risk Tier | Low Risk | Low Risk |
| Risk Percentile | 18th | 5th |
| Tasks at Risk (>50%) | 5 / 15 | 1 / 11 |
| Median Salary | N/A | $152,800 |
| Employment | N/A | 10K |
Skill Comparison
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Sorted by largest difference
Controlling Machines and Processes
Analyzing Data or Information
Coaching and Developing Others
Biology
Near Vision
Communicating with Supervisors, Peers, or Subordinates
Thinking Creatively
Evaluating Information to Determine Compliance with Standards
Scheduling Work and Activities
Organizing, Planning, and Prioritizing Work
Identifying Objects, Actions, and Events
Clerical
Protective Factors
Higher values indicate stronger protection against AI displacement
Ophthalmologists
39%
total discount
Podiatrists
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.
Podiatrists
1 of 11 at risk86%Perform administrative duties, such as hiring employees, ordering supplies, or keeping records.
49%Refer patients to physicians when symptoms indicative of systemic disorders, such as arthritis or diabetes, are observed in feet and legs.
45%Diagnose diseases and deformities of the foot using medical histories, physical examinations, x-rays, and laboratory test results.
39%Prescribe medications, corrective devices, physical therapy, or surgery.
27%Advise patients about treatments and foot care techniques necessary for prevention of future problems.
Wage Comparison
OphthalmologistsPodiatrists
10th
N/A$57,500
25th
N/A$91,130
Median
N/A$152,800
75th
N/A$217,960
90th
N/A$239,200
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Displacement Timeline Comparison
Ophthalmologists2028–2035
Podiatrists2028–2035
20242030203520402045
Podiatrists has a longer runway before significant displacement, projected 0 years later than Ophthalmologists.
Transition Feasibility
1%
Skill Overlap
Low overlap — significant retraining needed for transition
0
Unique to Ophthalmologists
0
Unique to Podiatrists
Combined Protection Strategy
Regardless of which path you choose, focus on these protective factors
Decision Complexity
Creativity
Fine Manipulation
Social Intelligence
OphthalmologistsPodiatrists