low risk
Sports Medicine Physiciansvs
25 shared · 58 different
core competencies
medium risk
Ophthalmic Medical TechnologistsSide-by-Side Comparison
Sports Medicine Physicians leads 4–0| Metric | Sports Medicine Physicians | Ophthalmic Medical Technologists |
|---|---|---|
| Risk Score | 23.7% | 41.5% |
| Risk Tier | Low Risk | Medium Risk |
| Risk Percentile | 16th | 84th |
| Tasks at Risk (>50%) | 3 / 15 | 6 / 15 |
| Median Salary | N/A | $48,790 |
| Employment | N/A | 174K |
Skill Comparison
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Sorted by largest difference
Making Decisions and Solving Problems
Monitor Processes, Materials, or Surroundings
Medicine and Dentistry
Analyzing Data or Information
Provide Consultation and Advice to Others
Biology
Judging the Qualities of Things, Services, or People
Thinking Creatively
Training and Teaching Others
Organizing, Planning, and Prioritizing Work
Getting Information
Assisting and Caring for Others
Protective Factors
Higher values indicate stronger protection against AI displacement
Sports Medicine Physicians
40%
total discount
Ophthalmic Medical Technologists
31%
total discount
Task Risk Comparison
Tasks sorted by AI automation risk — higher means more automatable
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.
Ophthalmic Medical Technologists
6 of 15 at risk88%Take and document patients' medical histories.
88%Calculate corrections for refractive errors.
86%Measure visual acuity, including near, distance, pinhole, or dynamic visual acuity, using appropriate tests.
51%Measure and record lens power, using lensometers.
51%Conduct visual field tests to measure field of vision.
Wage Comparison
Sports Medicine PhysiciansOphthalmic Medical Technologists
10th
N/A$37,290
25th
N/A$40,740
Median
N/A$48,790
75th
N/A$62,280
90th
N/A$81,290
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Displacement Timeline Comparison
Sports Medicine Physicians2028–2035
Ophthalmic Medical Technologists2028–2035
20242030203520402045
Sports Medicine Physicians has a longer runway before significant displacement, projected 0 years later than Ophthalmic Medical Technologists.
Transition Feasibility
1%
Skill Overlap
Low overlap — significant retraining needed for transition
0
Unique to Sports
0
Unique to Ophthalmic
Combined Protection Strategy
Regardless of which path you choose, focus on these protective factors
Creativity
Decision Complexity
Social Intelligence
Fine Manipulation
Sports Medicine PhysiciansOphthalmic Medical Technologists