SOC 29-1241
Ophthalmologists, Except Pediatric
Risk Score
โ ๏ธ50/100
Elevated
US Employment
๐ฅ12,110
Total workers
Median Wage
๐ฐ$239K
$104K โ $0
Projected Growth
๐+4.3%
2023-2033 (BLS)
GenAI Exposure
๐ค67/100
High exposure
๐ก Ophthalmologists, Except Pediatric face a risk score of 50/100 โ 6 points above the national average of 44. With 67/100 GenAI exposure, this occupation faces significant pressure from AI tools despite strong projected growth. See our methodology โ
๐ก Workers in this field earn $239K ($193K above the national median). The 3 recommended career transitions offer lower AI risk while reducing automation exposure. Explore transition paths โ
๐ AI Impact Analysis
With a risk score of 50/100, Ophthalmologists, Except Pediatric faces moderate automation pressure. While tasks like administrative automation of medical billing and coding are increasingly handled by AI, the role retains significant human elements. The 12,110 workers in this occupation should focus on strengthening skills in ethical decision-making in end-of-life situations and empathetic patient communication and bedside manner to stay ahead. The role will likely evolve rather than disappear.
Will AI Replace Ophthalmologists, Except Pediatric?
Read our full analysis with verdict, risk factors, safe tasks, and career transition paths โ
โ ๏ธ Top Risk Factors
Administrative automation of medical billing and coding
Large language model automation of analysis tasks
AI-generated written content replacing manual drafting
Automated data interpretation and insight generation
๐ก๏ธ Tasks Safe from Automation
Ethical decision-making in end-of-life situations
Empathetic patient communication and bedside manner
Emergency triage requiring rapid human judgment
Complex clinical judgment in ambiguous presentations
๐ Task Automation Breakdown
Based on O*NET task analysis and GenAI exposure scoring. Shows the estimated proportion of this occupation's core tasks that are automatable by current AI, augmented by AI tools, or require essential human skills.
๐ O*NET Task Profile
Perform comprehensive examinations of the visual system to determine the nature or extent of ocular disorders.
Diagnose or treat injuries, disorders, or diseases of the eye and eye structures including the cornea, sclera, conjunctiva, or eyelids.
Provide or direct the provision of postoperative care.
Develop or implement plans and procedures for ophthalmologic services.
Prescribe or administer topical or systemic medications to treat ophthalmic conditions and to manage pain.
๐ป Technology Skills
Medical software
Electronic mail software
Spreadsheet software
Word processing software
Analytical or scientific software
๐ Key Knowledge Areas
Medicine and Dentistry
English Language
Customer and Personal Service
Biology
Administration and Management
๐ vs National Average
National avg: $46K
National avg: 44/100
National avg: 38/100
National avg: 3.7%
๐ Career Transition Paths
| Occupation | Risk | Wage | Overlap |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dentists, All Other Specialists | 13 | $226K | 74% |
| Dentists, General | 24 | $173K | 82% |
| Prosthodontists | 34 | $0 | 77% |