Side-by-Side Comparison
Surgeons leads 4–0| Metric | Surgeons | Orthoptists |
|---|---|---|
| Risk Score | 17.5% | 21.7% |
| Risk Tier | Low Risk | Low Risk |
| Risk Percentile | 3th | 11th |
| Tasks at Risk (>50%) | 3 / 13 | 4 / 15 |
| Median Salary | N/A | N/A |
| Employment | N/A | N/A |
Skill Comparison
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Sorted by largest difference
Manual DexterityAI-Resistant
Medicine and Dentistry
Biology
Provide Consultation and Advice to Others
Scheduling Work and Activities
Judging the Qualities of Things, Services, or People
Monitor Processes, Materials, or Surroundings
Personnel and Human Resources
Finger Dexterity
Arm-Hand Steadiness
Customer and Personal Service
Reading ComprehensionAI-Vulnerable
Protective Factors
Higher values indicate stronger protection against AI displacement
Surgeons
41%
total discount
Orthoptists
34%
total discount
Task Risk Comparison
Tasks sorted by AI automation risk — higher means more automatable
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.
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.
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Displacement Timeline Comparison
Surgeons2028–2035
Orthoptists2028–2035
20242030203520402045
Surgeons has a longer runway before significant displacement, projected 0 years later than Orthoptists.
Transition Feasibility
1%
Skill Overlap
Low overlap — significant retraining needed for transition
0
Unique to Surgeons
0
Unique to Orthoptists
Combined Protection Strategy
Regardless of which path you choose, focus on these protective factors
Fine Manipulation
Creativity
Decision Complexity
Regulatory Barriers
SurgeonsOrthoptists