Side-by-Side Comparison
Surgeons leads 4–0| Metric | Ophthalmologists | Surgeons |
|---|---|---|
| Risk Score | 24.5% | 17.5% |
| Risk Tier | Low Risk | Low Risk |
| Risk Percentile | 18th | 3th |
| Tasks at Risk (>50%) | 5 / 15 | 3 / 13 |
| Median Salary | N/A | N/A |
| Employment | N/A | N/A |
Skill Comparison
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Sorted by largest difference
Manual DexterityAI-Resistant
Controlling Machines and Processes
Customer and Personal Service
Selective Attention
Mechanical
Computers and Electronics
Evaluating Information to Determine Compliance with Standards
Sales and Marketing
Monitor Processes, Materials, or Surroundings
Performing General Physical Activities
Judgment and Decision MakingAI-Augmented
Engineering and Technology
Protective Factors
Higher values indicate stronger protection against AI displacement
Ophthalmologists
39%
total discount
Surgeons
41%
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.
Surgeons
3 of 13 at risk86%Manage surgery services, including planning, scheduling and coordination, determination of procedures, or procurement of supplies and equipment.
73%Prepare case histories.
51%Conduct research to develop and test surgical techniques that can improve operating procedures and outcomes.
49%Refer patient to medical specialist or other practitioners when necessary.
49%Examine instruments, equipment, and operating room to ensure sterility.
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Displacement Timeline Comparison
Ophthalmologists2028–2035
Surgeons2028–2035
20242030203520402045
Surgeons 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 Surgeons
Combined Protection Strategy
Regardless of which path you choose, focus on these protective factors
Fine Manipulation
Creativity
Social Intelligence
Regulatory Barriers
OphthalmologistsSurgeons