Takeover Tracker

17%low risk
Surgeons
vs

37 shared · 57 different

core competencies

22%low risk
Orthoptists

Side-by-Side Comparison

MetricSurgeonsOrthoptists
Risk Score17.5%21.7%
Risk TierLow RiskLow Risk
Risk Percentile3th11th
Tasks at Risk (>50%)3 / 134 / 15
Median SalaryN/AN/A
EmploymentN/AN/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 risk
86%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 risk
82%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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