Optometrist
6AI USED FOR6%moving to46%
THE DOOR, NOWB
THE DOOR, 20 YRSC
STARTING PAY£25,000 - £30,000
REGULATORY MOATThe law requires human oversight. That human could be you.
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Optometrist
Optometrists play a crucial role in safeguarding the vision health of the population, offering essential eye care services that can detect serious health issues beyond vision problems. With an increasing demand for eye care in the UK, this profession not only impacts individual lives but also contributes significantly to public health and well-being.
THE DOOR: A easy to E extremely hard, now and in 20 years
This job holds up well against AI
AI is used for very little of what this job actually involves today, and the law requires human oversight. That human could be you. That is about as safe as careers get right now, though it is still worth learning to use the tools well.
Organisations in this field
Organisations known to employ people in this area of work. This is not a list of current vacancies.
SpecsaversA leading optical retailer in the UK, offering a wide range of eye care services and products.
Vision ExpressA prominent optician chain providing comprehensive eye tests and a variety of eyewear.
Boots OpticiansPart of the Boots pharmacy chain, offering eye care services and a selection of glasses and contact lenses.
Optical ExpressA leading provider of laser eye surgery and eye care services in the UK.