Ophthalmologists
Diagnose and perform surgery to treat and help prevent disorders and diseases of the eye.
SOC 29-1241
AI exposure: 4/100
shielded tier. The score is a relative index of task exposure from 0 to 100. It is not a percentage chance of losing a job or a forecast of layoffs. Individual tasks, employer choices, adoption, and regulation all matter.
| Occupation | Exposure /100 | Median annual wage | Stored growth projection | Employment |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ophthalmologists | 4 | $302,000 | +3% | 16,400 |
Skills associated with this occupation
- Fine Motor Skills
- Communication
- Critical Thinking
- Attention to Detail
- Social Perceptiveness
Frequently asked questions
Will AI replace Ophthalmologists?
The Index cannot predict whether AI will replace an individual Ophthalmologists role. Its 4/100 score is a relative estimate of task exposure, not a probability of job loss.
What does the exposure score mean?
The published value is 4/100, in the Shielded band. Higher values indicate greater estimated exposure within the model. It is not a measured share of tasks or a government employment forecast.
What wage and growth figures are available?
The source profile lists $302,000 median annual wage and 3% projected growth, with no source projection window recorded. Check original source dates and local conditions before treating those as current opportunities.
Can my personal assessment differ?
Yes. A generated assessment can consider the tasks you describe; an occupation-based fallback uses a broader baseline. Both are estimates. A different result is not proof that your job has changed.
Sources and methodology
The score is a relative index of task exposure from 0 to 100. It is not a percentage chance of losing a job or a forecast of layoffs. Individual tasks, employer choices, adoption, and regulation all matter.
The Index uses stored BLS-based occupation data. O*NET, OECD capability indicators, and task-exposure research are contextual references. The derivation of the stored occupation scores is not reproducibly documented in the published dataset.
The source snapshot does not record the wage-survey year or employment-projection window. Check the original BLS release before treating these figures as current. Editorial changes and export dates do not establish data freshness.
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| Occupation | Exposure /100 | Median annual wage | Stored growth projection | Employment |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Anesthesiologists | 4 | $302,970 | +3% | 33,100 |
| Emergency Medicine Physicians | 4 | $310,640 | +3% | 39,200 |
| Surgeons, All Other | 2 | $260,000 | +3% | 36,200 |
| Physicians, All Other | 4 | $229,300 | +3% | 392,200 |
| Psychiatrists | 2 | $247,350 | +3% | 25,160 |
| General Internal Medicine Physicians | 4 | $224,460 | +3% | 59,500 |
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