Are you an eye care professional looking to enhance your practice with cutting-edge technology? Optikam is here to help you revolutionize your patient experience and streamline your workflow. Explore our innovative solutions tailored specifically for Eye Care Professionals like you.
A practice using pupilometers and sharpie pens to measure lenses will no longer impress customers. Beyond that, traditional tools limit your progressive lens offering which impacts profitability.
Lenses nowadays can be personalized to account for how the frame will be worn once dispensed. However, the dispensing tools most ECPs use have been the same for the past 30 years and have not kept up with the technological advances seen in other parts of the industry. This reality creates an imbalance — superior lenses need to be dispensed with an equally superior tool.
With the advent of online eyewear retailers seeking to commoditize lenses, using cutting edge equipment is key to both elevating the customer experience and achieving continuous practice growth. Furthermore, modernizing your dispensary will only reinforce customer confidence in both the level of professionalism and the quality of the products being offered.
The patented OPD device is the only solution that allows the ECP to properly capture the customer's posture in a way similar to the dotting process while never needing to be at the same eye level.
Prefer to measure without placing a device on the eyewear? Then take advantage of our patented LiDAR technology to measure PDs, Heights, as well as Position of Wear measurements, without the need for a reference device.
In the time needed for an ECP to obtain two measurements using a pupilometer and a Sharpie, OptikamPad provides the ten measurements needed for Position of Wear from one simgle image when measured with Optikam's OPD device.
OptikamPad's Automatic Image Detection allows all measurements to be obtained immediately after snapshot, avoiding time consuming manual placement of reference points.
OptikamPad was built to keep ECPs in control. The Optikam Posture Device (OPD) was designed with the intent of mirroring the manual measurement process. It takes into account that there is a flow and rhythm to dispensing that needs to be respected, without interfering with an ECPs dispensing style.
The Optikam Cloud Service provides detailed usage analytics, remote technical support assistance, data protection and multi-station licensing.
Optikam's eyewear measurements take into account how the frame will be worn by the patient once dispensed.
These personalized “as-worn” measurements allow lens designs to be customized to take into account Vertex Distance, Pantoscopic Tilt and Frame Wrap.
As-worn measurements improve monocular Pupillary Distance measurements as well. The Pupilometer measures the monocular Pupillary Distances anatomically based on the center of the patient's face, whereas OptikamPad will obtain monocular Pupillary Distances using the mid-point of the frame which takes into account the frame fit and possible nose pad adjustments.
Take advantage of our patented LiDAR technology to measure without the need to place a device on the eyewear. Take advantage of the added flexibility, while maintaining measurement precision and accuracy.
Our patented Optikam Posture Device is the only solution that allows ECPs to monitor, analyze and capture customer's posture with ease and confidence. Reduce remakes and redos ensuring great customer satisfaction.
Pupil Center versus Bottom Pupil
Currently, the recommended industry standard set by lens manufacturers for dotting a patient is to use the pupil center. Most ECPs will perform this step according to their professional judgment and experience. OptikamPad can follow an ECP's current practice of either measuring from the Pupil Center or use OptikamPad's Comfort Height setting to measure at the Bottom Pupil mark. With OptikamPad, the ECP is always in control.
Lens Verification
OptikamPad provides the ECP with the ability to overlay progressive addition lens (PAL) designs from all major lens manufacturers. If the selected PAL does not provide sufficient reading area, the software will alert the ECP that the lens will not properly cut out, eliminating the need for a verification call to the lab.
Lens Thickness
The Lens Thickness feature allows ECPs to simulate a patient's lens thickness taking into account the patient's decentration and frame measurements. The lens is shown in various indexes with the accompanying difference in thickness size.
When a mirror and a smartphone camera are simply not enough!
OptikamPad's Frame Selection module allows ECPs to help their patients overcome hesitations associated with the selection of new frames. Customers who cannot see themselves clearly in a mirror without their prescription are provided an opportunity to do so after their pictures have been taken.
The side-by-side image comparison of up to four frames exposes the customer to frames of different styles, resulting in an increase in multiple-frame sales. Obtaining an instant second opinion from loved ones is an email away!
Verbalizing the benefits of premium lens products and options can be a difficult task for ECPs. It can also be time consuming and not to mention confusing for patients.
This is especially true when the tools currently available for demonstration are static in nature. The OptikamPad Lens Demos module offers ECPs a quick and interactive way to educate patients on their vision's well-being. By assisting ECPs in expanding their offering of premium lenses, patients will clearly see the value of the products being recommended.
What if you could offer your patients a glimpse of how premium lens options can enhance their vision before they purchase their lenses?
The Augmented Reality module assists ECPs in building the lens combination of their patient's choosing. This module allows patients to see how different lens options will impact their vision — whether they spend a day in the office to a night out on the town. The OptikamPad's video mode even allows patients to choose a live view with the lens options of their choice in or outside of your office.
OptikamPad integrates with the following Point-of-sale, EHR and Lab software:
All measurements captured by the OptikamPad App can be transferred electronically thus, avoiding any manual entry of measurement results.
The Optikam Cloud Service provides detailed usage analytics, remote technical support assistance, data protection and multi-station licensing.
Interested in benefitting from OptikamPad's sales tools on additional iPads? Now you can.
Our optional yearly cloud subscription grants you access to these sales modules on up to five additional iPads within your practice. In addition, your saved measurement profiles will safely be backed up and accessible on other iPads or PCs. Each dispensing station will be equipped with the ability to increase overall practice profitability.
For practices that cut their lenses in-house, the cloud is the perfect complement to your lab technician. Each measurement profile can be reviewed prior to cutting the lenses. For ODs, the cloud presents an excellent opportunity to prescribe lens treatments prior to patients visiting the dispensary. The OptikamPad Cloud portal website also provides detailed app usage reports useful for the training and best practice analysis.
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OptikamPad is an all-in-one digital dispensing solution for Eye Care Professionals (ECPs) that utilizes an iPad to capture precise ophthalmic measurements, assist in frame selection, and demonstrate lens benefits through augmented reality.
It modernizes the dispensary by replacing manual tools with an interactive tablet experience, allowing patients to see themselves in different frames via side-by-side photos and visualize lens enhancements like Anti-Reflective (AR) coatings, progressive lens designs or photochromics in real-time.
The Optikam Posture Device (OPD) is a proprietary hardware device that clips onto a patient's chosen frame to provide a fixed reference point, ensuring sub-millimeter accuracy for "Position of Wear" measurements that manual methods cannot replicate.
A single frontal photograph captures 10 essential measurements in less than 60 seconds, significantly faster than using a manual pupillometer and marking lenses with a Sharpie.
Yes. Its portable, iPad-based design is scalable for high-volume clinics and boutiques alike, offering a "Swiss Neutral" technology that works with any lens laboratory.
It captures Monocular PDs, Multifocal Fitting Heights, Pantoscopic Tilt, Rear Vertex Distance (RVD), Wrap Angle (Face Form Tilt), Near PD, and Frame Dimensions (A, B, ED, DBL).
"As-Worn" measurements account for the unique way a frame sits on a patient's face (tilt, wrap, and distance from the eye), allowing the lens laboratory to optimize digital progressive lenses for the patient's actual visual axis.
The software includes a built-in "Posture Indicator" and references on the OPD to ensure the iPad is perfectly parallel to the patient's face, eliminating parallax errors.
Yes. By capturing the corneal reflection and correcting for convergence and tilt, Optikam provides the precise centration required for Freeform digital lenses.
A single photo ensures all measurements are taken at the same moment using the patient's natural posture, preventing the "measurement drift" that occurs when a patient moves between separate readings.
Yes. OptikamPad offers direct integration with major Practice Management Software (PMS) to import patient data and export measurements seamlessly.
Yes. With an Optikam Cloud subscription and licensing for the desired number of devices, your customer database is unified across all devices in your practice.
Absolutely. Optikam uses encrypted cloud hosting and role-based security to ensure all patient data is handled according to healthcare privacy standards.
OptikamPad is optimized for modern iPads. We recommend using the latest iPad Pro or iPad models for the best camera resolution and processing speed.
Yes. The Cloud service allows you to retrieve measurement images and generate reports from any computer web browser, facilitating easy troubleshooting or lab ordering.
In the unlikely event of the software not auto-detecting the pupils due to lighting or reflections on demo lenses, you can manually place the cursors on the corneal reflections without needing to retake the photo.
Tap the "Focus" button before capturing. We recommend resting your elbows on the dispensing table or holding the iPad steady with both hands to minimize movement.
Use a standard alcohol-free optical lens wipe to clean the prism and sensors. Avoid harsh chemicals.
Ensure Bluetooth is enabled and the device is awake (indicated by a blinking blue light). The device enters sleep mode after 2 minutes of inactivity to save battery.
The app is designed to be intuitive. Most opticians can become proficient within 20-30 minutes using the built-in "3D Training Scenarios" and interactive help guides.
Yes. By catching pre-fit and posture errors on a static photo before ordering, practices typically see a significant reduction in non-tolerance remakes.
Yes. The Lens Demo module allows patients to compare the thickness of different indices (e.g., 1.50 vs. 1.67) using their actual prescription and chosen frame.
Yes. Patients who can't see themselves in the mirror without their glasses can use the Frame Selection module to see high-resolution photos of themselves in up to eight different frames.
Optikam typically offers a subscription-based model for cloud services, software updates, and technical support to ensure your system is always running the latest features.
Yes. Its precision is ideal for fitting specialized myopia control lenses (like Stellest), where centration is critical for clinical efficacy.
The AR module uses the iPad camera to overlay lens effects (like polarized filters or anti-reflective coatings) onto a live view, helping patients understand the value of premium add-ons.
Yes. The software automatically calculates the MBS or ED based on the frame dimensions and the patient's centration, ensuring the lab uses the correct lens diameter.
Yes. The system allows you to email frame selection photos directly to the patient, encouraging them to share with friends and family (and increasing your brand exposure).
Yes. The software includes specific tools for measuring the drill points and lens shapes required for rimless and semi-rimless mountings.
The "No-Device" mode uses patented LiDAR technology and Time-of-Flight (ToF) sensors on compatible iPads to capture essential ophthalmic measurements—like PDs and fitting heights—without requiring the patient to wear a physical reference clip or the OPD on their frames.
Standard tablet cameras take 2D photos, which require a physical object (like a ruler or a reference clip) to establish scale. Optikam’s LiDAR solution uses laser pulses to create a 3D depth map of the patient’s face, allowing the software to calculate exact distances and measurements based on actual 3D coordinates rather than just pixels.
The LiDAR system is optimized for capturing Pupillary Distance (PD), segment heights, and basic Frame Measurements (A, B, DBL). For advanced "Position of Wear" measurements like Rear Vertex Distance (RVD) and Pantoscopic Tilt, the software uses improved LiDAR algorithms and a second or third image to provide the additional position-of-wear measurements.
* Use LiDAR: For quick, frictionless measurements for single-vision lenses, low-power progressives, or when a patient is hesitant about hardware clips. It is also ideal for maintaining distance in a "touchless" dispensing workflow.
Yes. To utilize the patented "No-Device" measurements, you must use an iPad equipped with a LiDAR scanner (currently available on iPad Pro 11-inch (2nd gen+), iPad Pro 12.9-inch (4th gen+).
Absolutely. Optikam’s system utilizes low-level, eye-safe laser pulses that are standard in consumer electronics. It is a passive scan that does not require the patient to look into a bright light.
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