You can use this drop down to filter by previous PMS system usedLouise Jelley Andrew Jelley Opticians (2 Sites)
Joined in 2008 | Previous System - New setup
Amongst the many impressive features of the service is the very comprehensive and immediate help line. Nothing is too much trouble for the very patient people of Optix! As we use more and more of its functions, we don’t know how we ever operated without Optix.
Stella Bate Allders Opticians (11 Sites)
Joined in 2010 | Previous System - See 20/20
Allders Opticians have now been using Optix since 2010, the transition from our old practice management system to Optix could not have gone more smoothly. We have been very pleased with the system and have not looked back. BI is a wonderful tool allowing you to monitor your business anytime, Read more anywhere. Being able to have a global look at all your appointment diaries in all of your stores at the click of a button when confronted by a patient wanting to be seen that day is invaluable. Sending electronic dispensing orders could not be easier. Most importantly having the ability to log in manually when you lose internet connection gives peace of mind that you will never be left in a position that you are unable to serve your patient. Trevor and the team are a great support and with the Optix user group yearly conference you are able to influence the way the system is developed.
Kathryn AnthonyKathryn Anthony Opticians
Joined in 2013 | Previous System - See 20/20
I have never regretted changing to the Optix system. Compared to our previous system our staff find it both intuitive and easy to use and what is even more impressive is how Trevor and his team work constantly to improve their product and listen to feedback from their customers to do so. The Read more support team are excellent and always on hand to sort out any queries quickly and efficiently and the Business Intelligence module provides us with an in depth analysis of our business in an easy to understand way. All in all a great product.
Liz JacksonOakwood Eyecare (3 Sites)
Joined in 2007 | Previous System - Acuitas
We work hard to provide a seamless, professional service to our patients, where the patient is the main focus. It is paramount to us that our practice management system enhances this service, rather than detracts or takes away our focus from our main objective - Optix delivers on this for Read more us!
Optix has provided us with a comprehensive, stable system that fits together in such a way that we have felt able to embrace most areas that the system has to offer us - diary, patient records, paperless testing, recall, till management, reporting, dispensing, stock control and order management. Our staff found it quite organic to use so it slotted into our patient journey easily - including pre screening diary management for multiple Optoms. Where we have needed support, Optix staff have been available quickly, been very patient with us, and remained solution focussed no matter how challenging our requests may have been!
Trevor and his team have always been very amenable to new ideas, but without making false promises that have either not been delivered or been unreliable in their execution.
It is a true reflection of the engagement of the Company that Optix provide an unmoderated forum for users, where we can share best practice and ideas, as well as openly discuss changes that we feel would be of benefit.
I would certainly encourage potential customers to look at Optix - no system can be perfect for everyone but this is certainly the best fit for us.
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
Ash HiraniMaxivise Opticians (2 Sites)
Joined in 2011 | Previous System - Focus
I chose Optix for my practices for it’s seamless performance, vast functionality and extensive business reports & intelligence. Having acquired practices with two very different and inferior practice management systems, I can honestly say that Optix was the right choice out of all the various Read more software options that were showcased at Optrafair two years ago. My concerns about the downtime implications of an internet based system were quickly allayed when I was shown the option to be able to use locally stored data backups in the rare event of network faults or failures. At the very most, we have had only niggling issues which have largely been due to our ISP as opposed to Optix. The support team are fantastic and the company ethos of customer care and value that Trevor and his team have created is incredible. Even if a computer issue is not an Optix fault they team are always willing to dial in and help to diagnose and fix the issue.
Optix are, rightly, so confident in their system that they don’t have an initial payment of thousands of price with surcharges for additional licences and monthly support fees. One reasonable fee does the lot and you are not tied in for years. 30 days notice and you can move to another system. But why would you want to when Optix gives you everything you need to run a successful practice in an ever more competitive marketplace.
Ultimately, Optix is made with the end user in mind. All user feedback is regularly reviewed by the development team and suggestions are often incorporated into subsequent upgrades. It’s a system that ‘s defined by the customers and created by Optix. Like many practice owner/managers out there, I am a busy individual and need a reliable system with a decent level of support. No other system even comes close to giving me what I require. For me, Optix wasn’t just an option – it was, by far, the best solution for my needs.
Stephen Brophy Rifkind & Brophy Optometrists
Joined in 2003 | Previous System - Optinet
I have used Optix for many years including its predecessor, and find Optix to be an excellent, stable practice management system. Its clinical record system and BI reporting makes analysis easy. The system has evolved over the years in response to customer feedback and continues to do so.
All of Read more the functionality is there to go paperless if you wish with more equipment compatibility being steadily added to system. The safety of offsite storage and backup of clinical information is essential in this day and age. This, coupled with the excellent support team, gives great peace of mind. I would recommend the Optix system and support team to all.
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.
Stuart HendersonGT Harvey & Partners
Joined in 2013 | Previous System - Focus 2
Having had a very disappointing and disillusioning experience with our previous software supplier we took the decision to move to Optix Business management software earlier this year.
From the first contact with Trevor I have been most impressed by not only the professionalism of the company but Read more also the willingness of all the Optix staff to help.
The Optix software is an excellent product and we've been delighted with how quickly we have learnt to use it and how logical it is for even the least computer literate members of staff to understand.
While we've only had the system for one month, we are already expanding our use of the system to explore it's full potential.
I have no doubt that we have made an excellent business decision in moving to Optix and would strongly recommend it to any practice."
Abi 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!