You can use this drop down to filter by previous PMS system usedAndy Chapman Chapman Opticians (7 Sites)
Joined in 2010 | Previous System - Metspex
After using Optix for over three years we've found that it delivers time savings within the practice by simplifying routine tasks such as reminders and direct debits; provides quality information for practice staff to deal effectively with patients whilst delivering in-depth management information Read more on all aspects of the business. It's a software package which delivers now with an eye on how it can continue to evolve for the future.
Bob Thomas-Carter Thomas Carter Opticians
Joined in 2010 | Previous System - Bespoke
Support desks get a lot of bad press, they are the sharp end of customer service. Optix are a case study of how to run a good support desk. The staff are approachable not remotely defensive and keep listening until they understand the issue. They also stick with the issue even if it’s not a Read more quick fix.
Jo Cashell Coton & Hamblin (2 Sites)
Joined in 2008 | Previous System - Optisoft
Moving onto Optix was one of my best decisions with regards to running my practices.
The support staff are second to none and all members of the team are really helpful and knowledgeable. Using Optix has made my diary run more efficiently and the Business Intelligence is essential in managing Read more the practices and staff performance - I couldn't work without it.
There aren't many companies who value your feedback as much as Optix do - it’s very satisfying to know that they listen and are constantly improving the system to make it run seamlessly.
Optix support staff are great, always very helpful. They are also very efficient and don't make me feel like a fool when I ask a stupid question.
Robert FouldsDonovan Smith Opticians
Joined in 2008 | Previous System - Optisoft
Great system, great people.
The team are always very enthusiastic to receive our input and to apply fine tuning, to what I believe is already the best management software out there.
Stephen PeacockPeacock & Murphy
Joined in 2012 | Previous System - SAS
After using a competitor's system for many years, I was a little apprehensive about 'switching' to something new, but after looking all the other options, I took the decision to go with Optix. I am so very pleased that I did - the switchover in June 2012 went very smoothly and, thanks to the Read more excellent training, the whole team here felt comfortable with it right from the start. One of the huge assets is the support team... truly 'supportive'! You never really know how effective and helpful support will be until you use it. Optix made a point of encouraging us to contact them when needed, and everyone I have spoken to or emailed has been fantastic - really beyond expectations. They have helped us out of a few minor scrapes of our own making on a number of occasions with patience and good humour. The system itself is very capable and flexible, but easy to use. It's also good to know that there are areas of the program that we can start to use as time goes on without needing to buy extra software. The depth of information that can be gained through BI is extremely interesting and useful. In summary, I can't recommend Optix as a product and as a team highly enough!
Ian Chalmers Chalmers Opticians
Joined in 2012 | Previous System - Focus
After receiving many recommendations from both industry and fellow professionals we felt we needed to, at the very least, look at Optix for our future practice needs. We needed a system that provided us with better information to manage the business side of the practice, as well as make a Read more streamlined method to manage clinical records as well as ordering to each of our suppliers. Optix does all of these (and more). The initial training was excellent-and were re-assured that to phone support for queries was not a problem and would be expected. This support has been friendly and most helpful and we feel that together we are always trying to improve our use of the software. I had always been very sceptical in software development that what is promised takes either forever to materialise or never comes as described-but with Optix we feel we are seeing all of the promised changes, and have been given time frames for other new pieces to come in later. It is a forever changing world and we feel Optix knows the needs that we face.
The Optix forum has proved a valuable meeting place for fellow, like minded, professionals and created a ‘family’ feeling as we all look to help each other to improve our practices and business ideas. An excellent forum that will keep as working with other independents and create bonds and friendships that will prove invaluable. Well done Trevor and the team.
David Reeves S H Harrold Group (19 Sites)
Joined in 2012 | Previous System - PCS
We spent time researching the market for a replacement for our practice management system, our research quickly established Optix as the strongest candidate and discussions with users and the Optix team confirmed our decision to adopt Optix for our 19 practices.
Throughout our initial Read more deliberations, Trevor was very straight and supportive and once confirmed, the installation and training programme was completed, as promised and on schedule. A big help in this was our decision for Optix to supply all of the hardware and software for the installation and resulted in only one point of contact for any questions or problems. The Support team have provided an invaluable service following installation, reinforcing the initial training and answering the many questions that arise with the use of a new system.
We are now entering our fifth month as users and whilst we still have a lot to learn, both about using the general system and the information provided by the Business Intelligence resource; we can only ask why didn’t we do this earlier.
Vineet KorpalEye Smile
Joined in 2010 | Previous System - New setup
When deciding on software for our new practice I had several suppliers in mind including one which I had used for 10 years in my existing practice. My initial on-line demonstration with Trevor was an "eye opener". I was amazed at the detail and thought that went into the software and having Trevor Read more talk me through it personally was an honour. Having used Optix for nearly 4 years, I now have no hesitation in recommending Optix to everyone. I find the level of support second to none and all the staff are extremely capable of resolving any issues which may occur. Optix are continuously improving and responding to user feedback making this software an evolving product. Optix is not just an extremely effective clinical and business software it also comes with the benefit of a forum which facilitates Optix users dialogue on all optical and business topics. For me this unique package makes it the obvious choice for any progressive optical practice.
Charles Bill Bill Opticians (4 Sites)
Joined in 2010 | Previous System - Bespoke
I am a great supporter of Optix. I have used them for some years and have been very pleased with the complete package. The software is not just a booking and record system but a package able to run multiple sites. It is very reassuring to know that with the software there is a great support team Read more behind to help with all you needs. I am very happy to recommend this product and have done.
Ian Wallwork Wallwork Opticians
Joined in 2007 | Previous System - Acuitas
We were early adopters moving in Dec 2007 and attempted to be paperless from the start, we already were with another software provider beforehand.
We are a single practice unit and yet feel that we are important to Optix. They are superbly efficient in their support, particularly compared to Read more either the NHS or our previous systems. We feel we are part of an Optix family where I am often surprised by the way the Optix team understand our concerns and urgencies and do their best to help us when required. I am sure they are not perfect but as yet I have not found a time when they have not given the best possible service.
I recommend them to anyone who is looking for practice software and understands that there will likely be needed some slight changes in their present working systems to match up with the Optix profile. That profile however is a very sensible and well thought out one that often had benefits over the 'system' that we had drifted into over the years. You will not be promised personalisation to the system that then doesn't arrive, you have to accept that you match the system that everyone else uses