low risk
Ophthalmologistsvs
71 shared · 21 different
core competencies
low risk
Sports Medicine PhysiciansSide-by-Side Comparison
Sports Medicine Physicians leads 4–0| Metric | Ophthalmologists | Sports Medicine Physicians |
|---|---|---|
| Risk Score | 24.5% | 23.7% |
| Risk Tier | Low Risk | Low Risk |
| Risk Percentile | 18th | 16th |
| Tasks at Risk (>50%) | 5 / 15 | 3 / 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
Training and Teaching Others
Therapy and Counseling
Handling and Moving Objects
Performing General Physical Activities
Evaluating Information to Determine Compliance with Standards
Near Vision
Developing and Building Teams
Customer and Personal Service
Control Precision
Interpreting the Meaning of Information for Others
MathematicsAI-Vulnerable
Protective Factors
Higher values indicate stronger protection against AI displacement
Ophthalmologists
39%
total discount
Sports Medicine Physicians
40%
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.
Sports Medicine Physicians
3 of 15 at risk87%Record athletes' medical care information and maintain medical records.
57%Order and interpret the results of laboratory tests and diagnostic imaging procedures.
51%Refer athletes for specialized consultation, physical therapy, or diagnostic testing.
43%Prescribe medications for the treatment of athletic-related injuries.
41%Examine and evaluate athletes prior to participation in sports activities to determine level of physical fitness or predisposition to injuries.
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Displacement Timeline Comparison
Ophthalmologists2028–2035
Sports Medicine Physicians2028–2035
20242030203520402045
Sports Medicine Physicians 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 Sports
Combined Protection Strategy
Regardless of which path you choose, focus on these protective factors
Fine Manipulation
Creativity
Social Intelligence
Regulatory Barriers
OphthalmologistsSports Medicine Physicians