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VSP Optics Group Introduces Virtual Optical Assistant App

VSP Optics Group has introduced otto (one touch to optical), a new app that serves as an eyecare practice’s virtual optical assistant, at International Vision Expo West last week. Otto is designed to function as an easy-to-use app for the second and third generation Apple iPad that helps eyecare professionals (ECPs) simplify measuring and dispensing advanced digital lenses, and brings eyewear consulting, electronic claim filing and more to the point-of-care.

“otto is a game changer for independent ECPs who are looking to take their practice to the next level,” says Don Oakley, president of VSP Optics Group. “In otto, we have developed a fun, empowering and intuitive mobile app that streamlines and automates key processes from the time the patient enters the practice to the time they leave. At its core, otto helps the independent eyecare practice deliver more personalized eyecare and eyewear to their patients.”

Vital Stats: With the swipe of a finger, ECPs can streamline activities in the practice and enhance the patient experience by employing otto’s robust modules which assist with:

•    Patient Check-in and Care: Patients can use otto to fill out registration forms, questionnaires, medical history, privacy policy and insurance information. ECPs can check eligibility and obtain VSP patient authorization and explanation of benefits, as well as estimate patient out-of-pocket costs for select plans.

•    ‘otto-mated’ Measurements: Take photos of your patients with the iPad and otto calculates measurements like pupil distance and segment height. With the ottobox plug-in attached to the iPad, ECPs can take photos of the patient wearing their selected frame and otto automatically calculates measurements like pantoscopic tilt and back vertex distance to simplify dispensing today’s most advanced digital lenses.

•    Vision Screening: Wow your patients with paperless vision screenings to detect changes in vision.

•    Frame Styling: Use otto to access Marchon and Altair frame catalogs or the Frames Data database to offer more frame choices to patients. Patients can also transmit photos of themselves wearing different frames to friends or family to get opinions on their choices using Facebook, Twitter or e-mail.

•    Patient Consultation: Demonstrate the benefits of lens options like anti-reflective and scratch coatings, photochromic and tinted lenses, polarized sunwear and more.

•    Product Selection: Create new orders for ophthalmic eyewear, sunwear, and contact lenses. Use otto to educate patients on the advantages of multiple pairs of eyewear and premium choices with pre-selected packages or custom lens packages tailored by the practice. Orders are easily confirmed and can be sent to the lab for processing.

To demo otto, visit www.seeotto.com.

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