Visionix USA and 20/20NOW join forces to debut a new Tele-Optometry Program at Vision Expo East 2024. The two companies announced a strategic alliance in November 2023 to offer cost-effective comprehensive eye exams with in-office synchronous tele-optometry.
Optometrist-driven Tele-Optometry: One way to expand reach without compromise
20/20Now currently serves eye care practices and optical retailers in over 30 states. The company employs a team of remote Optometrists to assess test results and conduct live clinical reviews with the patients.
In the article The Tele-Optometry Platform Expanding Reach without Compromising Quality of Care, Dr. Noelle Tchang, the Director of Professional Services at 20/20Now, shares a few scenarios when tele-optometry is a great fit for an evolving practice.
She explains, “For multi-location practices with satellite locations or those opening an additional location that have limited coverage of only a couple of days per week, tele-optometry can be a real game changer. Some offices are backed up 4-6 months due to the limited coverage, and in those cases, tele-optometry can really help clear up the backlog and bring that revenue forward, but more importantly, give those patients immediate access to care.”
She adds another example, “If a doctor wants to begin to pare down their clinic days, but provide services remotely to those interested, they can utilize Visionix equipment and the 20/20Now platform to provide uninterrupted services.”
Live 20/20Now Tele-Optometry featured at the Visionix booth #F2235
For the first time since announcing their strategic alliance, 20/20Now will be joining the Visionix team at Vision Expo. Live tele-optometry demonstrations will be conducted by 20/20Now’s onsite and remote team during the exhibit. Attendees will be among the first to experience live eye exams utilizing Visionix devices integrated into the 20/20Now platform.
More options for current and future Visionix customers looking to grow and scale
Combining the strength of these two highly experienced teams allows ECPs to launch modern, multi-location opticals and practices that utilize tele-optometry.
According to Matt Vulich, VP National Accounts at Visionix Americas, “One added benefit of this strategic alliance with 20/20Now is that we can offer Visionix customers the option to grow through tele-optometry.” He continues, “Tele-optometry is not for everyone, however, for doctors and business owners considering a different business model to serve more patients, and especially if they have multiple locations, we have a team of experts on our side to navigate it in detail.”
20/20Now’s expert sales consultants work with Vulich and the rest of the Visionix Organization to support ECPs interested in tele-optometry. Consultations are provided to help them understand state, legal and operational considerations to establish telehealth-enabled clinics. Beyond VEE, Professionals and Practices looking into tele-optometry can book a free virtual consultation at: visionix.com/us/tele-optometry