Optometrists

Task by task

Each task this job involves, as listed by O*NET, rated on whether a large language model like GPT-4 could cut the time it takes by at least half at the same quality. Tasks marked Seen in real AI use appeared in conversations with Claude in April–May 2026 (Anthropic Economic Index).

• AI can speed this up on its own: 0 (0%)
• AI can speed this up with extra software: 6 (60%)
• Little or no AI speed-up: 4 (40%)

• Analyze test results and develop a treatment plan.AI can speed this up with extra software · core task · Seen in real AI use
• Prescribe medications to treat eye diseases if state laws permit.AI can speed this up with extra software · core task
• Educate and counsel patients on contact lens care, visual hygiene, lighting arrangements, and safety factors.AI can speed this up with extra software · core task
• Provide patients undergoing eye surgeries, such as cataract and laser vision correction, with pre- and post-operative care.AI can speed this up with extra software · core task
• Consult with and refer patients to ophthalmologist or other health care practitioner if additional medical treatment is determined necessary.AI can speed this up with extra software · core task
• Prescribe therapeutic procedures to correct or conserve vision.AI can speed this up with extra software · core task
• 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.Little or no AI speed-up · core task
• Prescribe, supply, fit and adjust eyeglasses, contact lenses, and other vision aids.Little or no AI speed-up · core task
• Remove foreign bodies from the eye.Little or no AI speed-up · core task
• Provide vision therapy and low-vision rehabilitation.Little or no AI speed-up · core task