"for a field" vs. "to a field"

Question

I'm a software engineer. One of my friends, Daniel is an ophthalmology surgeon. For me, ophthalmology is more professional while eye is more common and easier to understand.
Is it clear and natural to say it like this?

I'm a layman for/to ophthalmology field, in contrast, Daniel is profession (technical guy) in that field.

Sam · Answer

Suggestions:

When it comes to ophthalmology, I am a layman. In contrast, Daniel is a professional in that field.

Other choices:

In regards to the field of ophthalmology... I am a layman.

I am a layman, when it comes to ophthalmology.

I do not think these are correct:

I'm a layman to the field of ophthalmology *

I'm a layman for the field of ophthalmology *

The following is a bit closer to being correct. But I personally still wouldn't recommend it:

I'm a layman in the field of ophthalmology *

Because this seems to indicate you are "in" the field. In the cases where you aren't in the field at all, then the preposition "in" shouldn't be used.

"for a field" vs. "to a field"

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