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Optician
🇺🇸 United States · HealthcareNext in line#232 of 790 jobs in the United States · Among the riskiest 30%
My Job Lifespan
4 yrs 11 mo
00days 00:00:00:000
until AI starts replacing people in this job
Sep 8, 2031 · 1808 days left
Warby Parker, Zenni, kiosk fitting and AI lens advice cut in-store dispensing; opticians are licensed in only ~21 states, so LensCrafters-type chains trim.
AI vs Humans: whose side are you on?
Replacement riskHigh
Human share in 204645%
Growth 24–34+5%
Estimated AI timeline
AI impact · Shrinking2026 · Now2036
Likely range 2 yrs 11 mo – 8 yrs 11 mo
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#232 of 790 jobs in the United States — you get replaced sooner than 67% of jobs.
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- Refracting eyes and fitting frames on real faces
- Adjusting glasses by hand until they sit right
- Advising customers on lenses in the shop
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