Sightview Software is introducing a new electronic health record (EHR) and practice management (PM) platform with updated technology designed exclusively for ophthalmic practices.
To start things off, let’s get a look at Sightview.
Formerly known as Eye Care Leaders before a rebrand in 2024, the Tampa, Florida-headquartered health IT vendor describes itself as a “ technology partner focused solely on eyecare.”
What it offers: Tailored, fully integrated EHR, PM, revenue cycle, and payment software solutions designed to address the needs of eyecare providers (ECPs)—optometrists, ophthalmologists, and opticians.
- But more specifically: Sightview’s customizable system is “purpose-built” into one platform to help clinicians streamline clinical workflows, improve patient experiences, and run more efficient practice operations.
- Also worth noting: The company offers an extensive content library of guides, case studies, and other resources to support its practice operations solutions.
- And check out its industry partners.
Zero in on its ophthalmology focus.
We’ll start with the ophthalmic-specific EHR, which supports subspecialties, surgical planning, and diagnostic imaging.
- Flexible, personalized workflows; integrated image viewers; built-in-communication tools, real-time reporting, and one-click data sharing are also available.
- See here for more details.
As for its PM capabilities, the solution is designed to simplify day-to-day operations—such as complex procedure codes management, ambulatory surgery center (ASC) integration, surgical scheduling and pre-op workflows, and high-volume patient flow support.
- More info on this here.
Anything else?
One more component: Sightview’s ASC, which is “purpose-built” for both ophthalmic and optometric “high-volume” surgical centers to handle complex coordinations.
Among these:
- End-to-end workflow support
- Customizable surgical templates
- Integrated reporting and compliance tools
- Data sharing
- Cloud-based, multi-location, and bedside access
See here for even more.
Got it. So how does this new platform build on that?
Sightview’s latest solution is essentially an upgrade to its ophthalmic platform with four “levels” of enhanced value:
- Modern design with standardized colors and simplified screen views to improve usability
- Updated workflows with fewer steps to align more with ECPs delivery of care
- Enhanced “patient-at-a-glance” capabilities offering ECPs “instant clinical context” via a clear and concise summary, history, and trending of findings, labs, and vitals of prior encounters
- Comprehensive end-to-end functionality within just one chart to track a patient’s entire eyecare journey
And what did the company have to say about it?
According to CEO Tycene Fritcher, the platform was designed based on user feedback from its existing software to ensure “the best parts of our solution” remained intact—while also taking the opportunity to modernize and improve usability.
“The result is a proven, innovative product that offers users a cleaner (user interface) and eliminates friction from day-to-day tasks,” Fritcher stated.
Nice! Now, let’s talk availability—starting with existing users.
Sightview noted that current ECP users of the ophthalmic platform are in the process of switching over to the updated version.
And for ophthalmologists interested in getting started on the new platform?
It’s available now! Click here to request a demo and for more information on pricing.