Orthoptists

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: 3 (19%)
• AI can speed this up with extra software: 11 (69%)
• Little or no AI speed-up: 2 (13%)

• Provide instructions to patients or family members concerning diagnoses or treatment plans.AI can speed this up on its own · core task · Seen in real AI use
• Prepare diagnostic or treatment reports for other medical practitioners or therapists.AI can speed this up on its own · core task · Seen in real AI use
• Present or publish scientific papers.AI can speed this up on its own · core task
• Examine patients with problems related to ocular motility, binocular vision, amblyopia, or strabismus.AI can speed this up with extra software · core task
• Evaluate, diagnose, or treat disorders of the visual system with an emphasis on binocular vision or abnormal eye movements.AI can speed this up with extra software · core task
• Perform diagnostic tests or measurements, such as motor testing, visual acuity testing, lensometry, retinoscopy, and color vision testing.AI can speed this up with extra software · core task
• Provide nonsurgical interventions, including corrective lenses, patches, drops, fusion exercises, or stereograms, to treat conditions such as strabismus, heterophoria, and convergence insufficiency.AI can speed this up with extra software · core task
• Develop nonsurgical treatment plans for patients with conditions such as strabismus, nystagmus, and other visual disorders.AI can speed this up with extra software · core task
• Interpret clinical or diagnostic test results.AI can speed this up with extra software · core task · Seen in real AI use
• Refer patients to ophthalmic surgeons or other physicians.AI can speed this up with extra software · core task
• Collaborate with ophthalmologists, optometrists, or other specialists in the diagnosis, treatment, or management of conditions such as glaucoma, cataracts, and retinal diseases.AI can speed this up with extra software · core task
• Perform vision screening of children in schools or community health centers.AI can speed this up with extra software · core task
• Participate in clinical research projects.AI can speed this up with extra software · core task
• Assist ophthalmologists in diagnostic ophthalmic procedures, such as ultrasonography, fundus photography, and tonometry.AI can speed this up with extra software · core task
• Develop or use special test and communication techniques to facilitate diagnosis and treatment of children or disabled patients.Little or no AI speed-up · core task
• Provide training related to clinical methods or orthoptics to students, resident physicians, or other health professionals.Little or no AI speed-up · core task