Optometrists
Every task in this role, whether it passes the census's structural hand-over screen, which models pass it, and why. It is a screen, not a claim about what AI can do: a task can pass and still be beyond the systems of the day. The stricter and looser rules re-vote every task, and small differences between roles are noise.
Passes the screen · 0 of 10 tasks
No task in this role passes the screen.
Does not pass
Examine eyes, using observation, instruments, and pharmaceutical agents, to determine visual acuity and perception, focus, and coordination and to diagnose diseases and other abnormalities, such as glaucoma or color blindness.
physical work, outside the screen · 17.2% of the role's time · $1.0B
Analyze test results and develop a treatment plan.
reason given most often: nobody can tell quickly whether it worked, and no existing check settles it · 15.8% of the role's time · $931M
Prescribe, supply, fit and adjust eyeglasses, contact lenses, and other vision aids.
physical work, outside the screen · 14.8% of the role's time · $870M
Educate and counsel patients on contact lens care, visual hygiene, lighting arrangements, and safety factors.
reason given most often: nobody can tell quickly whether it worked, and no existing check settles it · 13.9% of the role's time · $814M
Prescribe medications to treat eye diseases if state laws permit.
reason given most often: nobody can tell quickly whether it worked, and no existing check settles it, and a failure is too expensive · 10.0% of the role's time · $590M
Prescribe therapeutic procedures to correct or conserve vision.
reason given most often: nobody can tell quickly whether it worked, and no existing check settles it · 8.0% of the role's time · $469M
Provide patients undergoing eye surgeries, such as cataract and laser vision correction, with pre- and post-operative care.
physical work, outside the screen · 6.4% of the role's time · $379M
Consult with and refer patients to ophthalmologist or other health care practitioner if additional medical treatment is determined necessary.
reason given most often: nobody can tell quickly whether it worked, and no existing check settles it · 6.1% of the role's time · $356M
Provide vision therapy and low-vision rehabilitation.
physical work, outside the screen · 5.2% of the role's time · $308M
Remove foreign bodies from the eye.
physical work, outside the screen · 2.5% of the role's time · $148M
Where this role works
| Industry | Workers | Wage bill | Passes the screen | All three pass |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Offices of Other Health Practitioners | 25,790 | $3.4B | $0 | $0 |
| Offices of Physicians | 7300 | $1.2B | $0 | $0 |
| Health and Personal Care Retailers | 5350 | $787M | $0 | $0 |
| Outpatient Care Centers | 1510 | $282M | $0 | $0 |
| General Medical and Surgical Hospitals | 460 | $73.5M | $0 | $0 |
| Federal Executive Branch (OEWS Designation) | 450 | $42.9M | $0 | $0 |
| General Merchandise Retailers | 290 | $40.2M | $0 | $0 |
| Management of Companies and Enterprises | 130 | $20.5M | $0 | $0 |
| Employment Services | 110 | $16.1M | $0 | $0 |
| Other Ambulatory Health Care Services | 110 | $15.2M | $0 | $0 |