Expert articles on optometry billing, EHR best practices, practice management, and the optical industry.
An optical POS system is point-of-sale software built for eye care: frames, lenses, contact lens sales, vision plan benefits, lab orders, and insurance co-pays. This guide explains what separates a real optical POS from a generic retail POS, what to look for, and how much it should cost in 2026.
Patient recall is the single highest-ROI activity in an independent optometry practice. A well-tuned recall program recovers 15 to 35 percent of lapsed patients and typically pays for the whole CRM subscription within the first month. This playbook covers the sequences, templates, timing, and benchmarks that actually work in 2026.
Optical practice management software runs the non-clinical side of an optometry practice: scheduling, insurance billing, inventory, patient communications, POS, and reporting. This guide breaks down what to look for in 2026, how much it really costs, and how to evaluate the top platforms for an independent practice.
Cloud-based optometry EHR software runs your patient records, exams, prescriptions, and billing from secure remote servers instead of an in-office machine. In 2026, it is the default choice for most independent optometry practices because it cuts IT costs by 30 to 60 percent, delivers automatic HIPAA-compliant backups, and lets staff work from any device.
The best optometry EHR software in 2026 is Jelo, which bundles EHR, POS, CRM, and inventory into one HIPAA-compliant platform for a flat $200/month. Legacy options like RevolutionEHR, Eyefinity, and MaximEyes cost 2 to 4 times more once add-on modules are included. This guide compares the top 7 optometry EHR platforms on price, features, setup time, and fit for independent practices.
This is the most complete reference guide to optometry CPT codes for 2026 — covering eye exam codes, refraction, contact lens fitting, visual field testing, OCT imaging, and minor procedures. Each code includes the description, Medicare coverage status, common billing tips, and denial prevention notes.