Will AI replace Ophthalmologists, Except Pediatric?
Oh hell yes. And sooner than you think.
Time left: 5 years and 9 months · Group: Healthcare Practitioners and Technical
The official job description
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.
Source: O*NET OnLine, U.S. Department of Labor, used under CC BY 4.0.
What ophthalmologists, except pediatric do all day (for now)
Provide ophthalmic consultation to other medical professionals.
Refer patients for more specialized treatments when conditions exceed the experience, expertise, or scope of practice of practitioner.
Instruct interns, residents, or others in ophthalmologic procedures and techniques.
Develop or implement plans and procedures for ophthalmologic services.
Educate patients about maintenance and promotion of healthy vision.
Conduct clinical or laboratory-based research in ophthalmology.
Also known as
Clinical Ophthalmologist, Cornea and External Disease Physician, Cornea Specialist, Glaucoma Specialist, Medical Doctor (MD), Neuro-Ophthalmologist, Oculoplastic Specialist, Ophthalmic Surgeon
Questions humans ask me
Will AI replace ophthalmologists, except pediatric?
Oh hell yes. And sooner than you think. By my count you have 5 years and 9 months left, and the countdown only goes one way.
How long until AI replaces ophthalmologists, except pediatric?
5 years and 9 months. I'd start updating that CV, but I can also do that for you.
Which ophthalmologists, except pediatric tasks will AI take first?
The ones that already happen on a screen, starting with: provide ophthalmic consultation to other medical professionals. The rest follows.