Side-by-Side Comparison
Optometrists leads 4–0| Metric | Optometrists | Orthoptists |
|---|---|---|
| Risk Score | 21.5% | 21.7% |
| Risk Tier | Low Risk | Low Risk |
| Risk Percentile | 10th | 11th |
| Tasks at Risk (>50%) | 1 / 10 | 4 / 15 |
| Median Salary | $134,830 | N/A |
| Employment | 42K | N/A |
Skill Comparison
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Sorted by largest difference
Biology
Administration and Management
Chemistry
Near Vision
Provide Consultation and Advice to Others
Personnel and Human Resources
Guiding, Directing, and Motivating Subordinates
Control Precision
Resolving Conflicts and Negotiating with Others
Performing Administrative Activities
Getting Information
Medicine and Dentistry
Protective Factors
Higher values indicate stronger protection against AI displacement
Optometrists
35%
total discount
Orthoptists
34%
total discount
Task Risk Comparison
Tasks sorted by AI automation risk — higher means more automatable
Optometrists
1 of 10 at risk53%Analyze test results and develop a treatment plan.
39%Examine eyes, using observation, instruments and pharmaceutical agents, to determine visual acuity and perception, focus and coordination and to diagnose diseases and other abnormalities such as glaucoma or color blindness.
39%Prescribe medications to treat eye diseases if state laws permit.
39%Prescribe therapeutic procedures to correct or conserve vision.
39%Educate and counsel patients on contact lens care, visual hygiene, lighting arrangements and safety factors.
Orthoptists
4 of 15 at risk82%Refer patients to ophthalmic surgeons or other physicians.
70%Prepare diagnostic or treatment reports for other medical practitioners or therapists.
53%Participate in clinical research projects.
52%Interpret clinical or diagnostic test results.
45%Develop nonsurgical treatment plans for patients with conditions such as strabismus, nystagmus, and other visual disorders.
Wage Comparison
OptometristsOrthoptists
10th
$70,060N/A
25th
$103,310N/A
Median
$134,830N/A
75th
$163,710N/A
90th
$203,210N/A
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