You can use this drop down to filter by previous PMS system usedAbi CarpenterCarpenters Optometrists
Joined in 2009 | Previous System - None
Having implemented Optix in our first practice 2009, I can honestly say I've never looked back and would do so again without a moment's hesitation. It is a very comprehensive, well thought-out practice management system and has allowed us to do so much, from refining and improving the day-to-day Read more running of our practices through to running sophisticated database enquiries helping us to contact our patients and drive the business forward. I was initially wary of using a web-based system due to concerns about security and reliability but, bar the odd short wobble in broadband supply (due to external factors) it has been pretty seamless, and actually having a system which is easily accessible remotely has proved an absolute lifeline when the unexpected has happened.
Optix is constantly evolving to try and meet it's users' requirements, and the support team are extremely helpful and approachable. The facility to be able to raise any issues and debate the system's intricacies in the Usergroup forum is also so helpful. I doubt it is possible to create a 'perfect' one-size-fits-all system but it is certainly nice to be listened to and have your comments taken on board and I think this is probably as close as it gets!
Luke WrenLeightons Opticians (36 Sites)
Joined in 2011 | Previous System - Focus
We have been using Optix for two years, during which time the team in York have kept to all their promises and have met all of our requirements. They listen to their customers, take an idea and look at ways to update and improve their offering. The system is very advanced technically and has Read more helped structure and shape our business in terms of efficiency. Optix provide excellent customer service and I would highly recommend installing the system in your practices.
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.
Kate FennColemans Opticians
Joined in 2013 | Previous System - IRIS
We have now been with Optix for twelve months and cannot recommend it highly enough. The support team are without a doubt the best group we have ever had the pleasure of calling, nothing is too small a problem for them to take the time to chat you through until it’s fully ingrained! The various Read more integrations that also make practice day to day life so much simpler, for example the reminder letters, in built text message on-line ordering system make it much easier to do the job that I should be doing, Dispensing! Feedback is taken on board and carefully considered, and quite often things are changed to accommodate us! We love it, what more can we say!
Paul Graves Bodys Opticians (3 Sites)
Joined in 2008 | Previous System - See 20/20
Using our previous practice management systems, and we've had a few, always felt like wading through treacle, by comparison using Optix feels like swimming with the tide under us.
Mike EdmansGardiner Opticians
Joined in 2012 | Previous System - SDS
Gardiner Opticians introduced Optix 6 months ago, having used paper for virtually everything before - we had more filing cabinets than anything else in the practice.
After a few weeks of entering our product catalogues into the system, we moved over to Optix overnight. All our systems were running Read more on Optix - clinical records, dispensing, recall letters, the till, product catalogues and ordering. It was a tough week or two adapting our whole way of working, but within a few weeks everyone was beginning to appreciate the benefits it could bring.
The support and training involved in moving from systems where virtually everything was done on paper to a completely computerised system in a matter of weeks was enormous. Optix support has been excellent all along. We can now access business information in seconds that previously took hours of painstaking analysis of paper records. We can finally start thinking about moving out some of those filing cabinets. I can’t imagine how we managed without it for so long!
Rod Mason 4 Sight Opticians (7 Sites)
Joined in 2008 | Previous System - PCS
We have been using Optix now for over 5 years and it has become an integral part of our practices.
During that time we have seen the system grow into a comprehensive management package that encompasses all you need to run a busy patient focused practice on a day to day basis (diary, record Read more keeping, dispensing, ordering, till, NHS reconciliation, direct debit payments, recall, stock control etc). Additionally Optix provides a fully integrated mailing and marketing suite combined with business intelligence and accounting tools to help us successfully manage & plan our business.
As result of the success of Optix we have seen the number of users grow many fold. Despite this the service we have received from Trevor & the support team has always been excellent and the support staff numbers have grown in line with number of users. Most issues are resolved instantly by telephone support and the team are also happy to extend their expertise to help solve problems with peripherals even when not supplied by Optix.
Another important facet of the Optix offering is Trevor's hands on approach and commitment to ongoing development. While Optix will never be a bespoke system for any individual practice Trevor and the support team are always receptive to suggestions for improvements and enhancements to the system. This via suggestions directly to telephone support, or through the unique online user group forum or at the annual user group meeting (which has also developed into quite a social event not to be missed).
We are especially looking forward to the forthcoming addition of online appointment booking and further integration of pre screening equipment. Optix has evolved into a powerful tool for independent opticians that not only makes us more efficient but also helps to differentiate our business from the competition.
I have every confidence that the improvements we have seen to Optix in the past will continue and we look forward to building our business in partnership with Trevor & the Optix team over the years to come.
Colin Perrott VisionCare Optometry (2 Sites)
Joined in 2007 | Previous System - Acuitas
As a practice manager I want to concentrate my time on working on the business rather than having to be an IT Manager.
With past computer systems, whether they be Access or Oracle based, there was always a need to be 'stroking' the system, either to back up the data, perform system upgrades or Read more to ensure optimum performance. Optix is different, we simply have to provide networked Windows PCs. The Optix software, the till and label printers and even the card payment device are all provided by one source and are provided with knowledgeable telephone support.
On the subject of support, again Optix is different. Rather than sitting trainees on the support desk for training, Optix provide staff who know the software and understand the optics marketplace and what we are trying to achieve.
Finally, I would describe Optix as a Ronseal type product. It is a great practice management system and it allows you to manage your business, just as it says on the label
Imran HakimHakim Group (21 Sites)
Joined in 2013 | Previous System - See 20/20
Having used and trialed almost every PMS in the optical sector, I have finaly concluded that for a business like ours that has multiple sites and a need for visibility across all locations, whilst maintaining consistency, Optix is the perfect, future-focused partner. It affords you a wealth of Read more analysis and gives you the tools to run the practice effectively. I am looking forward to leveraging the competitive advantage that the system provides to continue our aggressive growth plan.
John RoseJohn Rose Eyecare
Joined in 2007 | Previous System - Optisoft
I have no difficulty in recommending Optix as a product. I have been using it for nearly 6 years having tried and used three other well known software providers .... like most independents I am never satisfied ... no matter how good something is we always want the next improvement... a bit like Read more contact lenses!!
I have always found the support exceptional ... there is always someone to help at the end of the phone with an immediate response ( unlike other providers) even though the user base has grown enormously.
It does what it says on the tin and Trevor and his team are always looking to improve the product in innovative ways and listen to the requests of his users .... design by committee never works well, however Trevor and his exceptional team are able to take the best suggestions plus loads of innovations of their own and are constantly improving the product ....