The Official VisionWeb Blog

The holiday rush is just around the corner, so I'm sure you're busy preparing. Even though an eyecare practice may not have an inventory comparable to a big-box retailer, pulling in the right frames for display to satisfy customer demand is a fine art, especially during gifting season.

But when displays are limited and orders are mostly personalized, you might be thinking how could I possibly be prepared to accommodate patients' taste? First things first, the most important thing for your rockstar employees this time of the year is to emphasize exceptional customer service, which can make a big difference to a stressed-out holiday shopper. If you’re still overwhelmed with the holiday frenzy, check out the tips below; it’s all about finding the right combination of business and pleasure.

We've all heard about cloud computing technology before. Many of us have even used it for quite some time and haven't even noticed! We thought that it would be interesting to explore how cloud computing for opticians can be used in new and different ways, especially as a practice management solution for eye care practices. 

Ladies and gentlemen. Boys and girls. Welcome to the optometric practice management software match up of the century! In this corner we have Client-Server Carl from the optical software heavyweight division. You can only imagine how bulky all that required hardware and software makes him. His costly upgrades and slow demeanor strike fear in the hearts of every system out there.

Now from the opposing corner, we have the one, the only, Software as a Service SaaSsy Sam! Don't be deceived by his light and agile configuration. SaaSsy Sam can really pack a punch! Because he only requires an Internet connection to perform, this cloud computing superstar is always ready to go.