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Ophthalmologists, Except Pediatric
Healthcare · SOC 29-1241
0.0% AI Exposure — Low
$300,080
Median Annual Salary
Average
O*NET Outlook
—
Proj. Annual Openings
8,950
Employment (OEWS 2025)
100/100
AI Resiliency Score
AI exposure from the Anthropic Economic Index (2025); salary from BLS; skills from O*NET. See /sources.
AI Exposure Analysis
AI Exposure0.0%
AI Resiliency100/100
Exposure BandLow
Sector Avg. Exposure7.0%
Top Skills
1.Reading Comprehension
2.Critical Thinking
3.Active Listening
4.Writing
5.Speaking
O*NET occupation profile
What this work involves
Diagnose and perform surgery to treat and help prevent disorders and diseases of the eye. May also provide vision services for treatment including glasses and contacts.
Common titles: Clinical Ophthalmologist, Cornea Specialist, Glaucoma Specialist, Oculoplastic Specialist, Ophthalmic Surgeon, Ophthalmologist
Representative Tasks
- •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.
Detailed Work Activities
- •Test patient vision.
- •Diagnose medical conditions.
- •Monitor patients following surgeries or other treatments.
- •Treat chronic diseases or disorders.
- •Develop medical treatment plans.
Tools & Technologies
eClinicalWorks EHR software · hotEpic Systems · hotMicrosoft Excel · hotMicrosoft Word · hotBizmatics PrognoCIS EMREmail softwareEyeMD EMR Healthcare Systems EyeMD EMROphthalmic imaging software
Related Occupations
Employment Projections & AI Exposure
0
Occupations Shown
0.0%
Avg AI Exposure
0
Bright Outlook
Sector Comparison
| Metric | This Career | Sector Average |
|---|---|---|
| AI Exposure | 0.0% | 7.0% |
| Outlook | Average | 0% Bright |
| Median Salary | $300,080 | N/A |
| AI Resiliency | 100/100 | N/A |