Ophthalmologists, Except Pediatric
The short answer
This job is expected to meaningfully change. AI can already assist with or automate many of its tasks. In New York State, the number of these jobs is expected to grow over the next decade, with about 39 openings expected each year.
Where your job stands
Compared with other New York jobs, this one is in the second most exposed fifth for how much AI could touch it. That doesn't mean the job goes away—it means more of its tasks are the kind AI can help with.
How much AI could touch this job
Looking at the job itself, AI could help with about a third of this job's tasks.
What this means
Compared with other New York jobs, this one is in the second most exposed fifth, out of 656 jobs we could rank. Read more in the methodology.
What AI can and can’t help with in this job
The score comes from the real, day-to-day tasks of this job—not a guess about the job as a whole. Below are the tasks that matter most in this job, split by whether AI can help with them.
AI can help with or automate about 78% of the tasks in this job.
Tasks AI can help with or automate
Perform comprehensive examinations of the visual system to determine the nature or extent of ocular disorders.
AI could help, but needs extra software
Diagnose or treat injuries, disorders, or diseases of the eye and eye structures including the cornea, sclera, conjunctiva, or eyelids.
AI could help, but needs extra software
Develop or implement plans and procedures for ophthalmologic services.
AI could help, but needs extra software
Prescribe or administer topical or systemic medications to treat ophthalmic conditions and to manage pain.
AI could help, but needs extra software
Develop treatment plans based on patients' histories and goals, the nature and severity of disorders, and treatment risks and benefits.
AI could help, but needs extra software
Tasks AI can't do much of
Provide or direct the provision of postoperative care.
AI is unlikely to speed this up
Perform ophthalmic surgeries such as cataract, glaucoma, refractive, corneal, vitro-retinal, eye muscle, or oculoplastic surgeries.
AI is unlikely to speed this up
Perform laser surgeries to alter, remove, reshape, or replace ocular tissue.
AI is unlikely to speed this up
Instruct interns, residents, or others in ophthalmologic procedures and techniques.
AI is unlikely to speed this up
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