29-1299.02

Orthoptists

Diagnose and treat visual system disorders such as binocular vision and eye movement impairments.

2.5OUT OF 10SAFEHIGH RISK
Low Risk

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Frey & Osborne (2013) estimated 50% probability of automation for this role
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25%
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763
jobs riskier than this
+2.0%
projected growth

Disruption Vector

Disruption Type

Human-Centric

This occupation relies heavily on human judgment, empathy, creativity, or physical dexterity that remains beyond current AI capabilities.

Orthoptists diagnose and treat binocular vision disorders and strabismus, providing specialized testing and non-surgical management. AI diagnostic tools are beginning to assist with automated vision screening, but the clinical assessment, patching and prism prescription management, and pediatric patient interaction require expert human judgment. The 2025-2027 outlook is stable; this is a small specialty with growing demand from pediatric vision care awareness and limited training program capacity.

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Salary & Job Outlook

Median Annual Pay
$113,730
US Bureau of Labor Statistics
10-Year Job Growth
+2.0%
As fast as average
Education Required
Master's degree
Job Zone 5 / 5

AI Risk Timeline

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Projection model: Based on current AI capability growth rates. High-risk occupations are projected to see compounding automation pressure, while human-centric roles show slower risk accumulation. These are statistical projections, not guarantees.

Skills Analysis — AI Vulnerability

AI can replicate (0)
AI-resistant (1)
Mixed
Critical Thinking80%
Active Learning75%
Complex Problem Solving78%
Judgment and Decision Making82%
Reading Comprehension72%

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