Optometrists can use EHR software to streamline their clinical and financial operations. Optometry Electronic Medical Record (EMR) & Practice Management (PM) Software has features that assist in the earlier detection of medical conditions of the vision such as retinal detachment and uveitis. The Optometry EMR Software is used by the optometrists to do their work more efficiently by diagnosing and treating vision conditions ranging from glaucoma and astigmatism. The Electronic Medical Records software (EMR software) designed for Optometry can help physicians make better decisions by providing a better and graphical representation of patient’s medical history—providing the right information at the right time.

Features of Optometry EHR Software

To have a good understanding of how the software works, it is advisable to learn about the different features and functionalities of the software. Before choosing an Optometry EMR Software, we should check if the software has the following key features:

Templates – Optometry EMR software should provide customizable templates for SOAP Notes taking

IOP Tracking – Optometry EMR software should provide a screen display measuring the IOP over time to keep track of a patient’s eye health, as well as an early indicator of glaucoma.

Workflow Management – Optometry EMR software should manage, document and maintain all the optometry related workflows and provide clinical decision support

Optometry Dashboard – Optometry EMR software must feature a real-time dashboard to check patient charts, profiles, billing processes, scheduling, etc

Diagnostic Equipment Integration – Optometry EMR software must enable all the test results from the autorefractor and keratometer to be directly sent to patient files

Point-of-Sale Capabilities – Optometry EMR software must offer point-of-sale (POS) capabilities

Coding and Prescription – Optometry EMR software must provide updated, unique and automate ICD-10/CPT codes for billing purposes as well as help send accurate prescriptions for glasses and contact lenses through e-prescribing.

Top 10 Optometry EMR & PM Software By EMRSystems

Research by EMRSystems found the following Electronic Health Records software companies to be the leading vendors to have developed and introduced Primary Care EMR & PM Software:

 

Make sure the software you’re going to purchase is certified. For Optometry Software, the certification you should be looking out for is by the ONC-Authorized Testing and Certification Body (“ONC-ATCB”). They are responsible for making sure your vendor meets Meaningful Use objectives and is HIPAA compliant. It is highly imperative that the software you choose is compatible with that of the rest of the practice and with the existing EMR Software if you are opting for a stand-alone option. Please do consult your provider to ensure that the software you are choosing only provides features that you opt for and not more than what you need.