Will AI Replace Ophthalmologists, Except Pediatric?

Perform comprehensive examinations of the visual system to determine the nature or extent of ocular disorders.

Complex problem-solving, strategic leadership, or high-empathy task requiring human judgment.

Diagnose or treat injuries, disorders, or diseases of the eye and eye structures including the cornea, sclera, conjunctiva, or eyelids.

Complex problem-solving, strategic leadership, or high-empathy task requiring human judgment.

Provide or direct the provision of postoperative care.

Complex problem-solving, strategic leadership, or high-empathy task requiring human judgment.

Develop or implement plans and procedures for ophthalmologic services.

Complex problem-solving, strategic leadership, or high-empathy task requiring human judgment.

Prescribe or administer topical or systemic medications to treat ophthalmic conditions and to manage pain.

Complex problem-solving, strategic leadership, or high-empathy task requiring human judgment.

Develop treatment plans based on patients' histories and goals, the nature and severity of disorders, and treatment risks and benefits.

Complex problem-solving, strategic leadership, or high-empathy task requiring human judgment.

Perform ophthalmic surgeries such as cataract, glaucoma, refractive, corneal, vitro-retinal, eye muscle, or oculoplastic surgeries.

Complex problem-solving, strategic leadership, or high-empathy task requiring human judgment.

Educate patients about maintenance and promotion of healthy vision.

Complex problem-solving, strategic leadership, or high-empathy task requiring human judgment.

Document or evaluate patients' medical histories.

Complex problem-solving, strategic leadership, or high-empathy task requiring human judgment.

Perform, order, or interpret the results of diagnostic or clinical tests.

Complex problem-solving, strategic leadership, or high-empathy task requiring human judgment.

Provide ophthalmic consultation to other medical professionals.

Complex problem-solving, strategic leadership, or high-empathy task requiring human judgment.

Refer patients for more specialized treatments when conditions exceed the experience, expertise, or scope of practice of practitioner.

Complex problem-solving, strategic leadership, or high-empathy task requiring human judgment.

Perform laser surgeries to alter, remove, reshape, or replace ocular tissue.

Complex problem-solving, strategic leadership, or high-empathy task requiring human judgment.

Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams of health professionals to provide optimal patient care.

Complex problem-solving, strategic leadership, or high-empathy task requiring human judgment.

Prescribe corrective lenses such as glasses or contact lenses.

Semi-structured task combining routine and non-routine responsibilities.

Prescribe ophthalmologic treatments or therapies such as chemotherapy, cryotherapy, or low vision therapy.

Complex problem-solving, strategic leadership, or high-empathy task requiring human judgment.

Instruct interns, residents, or others in ophthalmologic procedures and techniques.

Semi-structured task combining routine and non-routine responsibilities.

Conduct clinical or laboratory-based research in ophthalmology.

Complex problem-solving, strategic leadership, or high-empathy task requiring human judgment.