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ELMED is currently in early access, we're on boarding our first doctors, pharmacies, and patients. Some features are still being refined. What this means for you โ†’

Portal 13 optometrist

Optometry Portal

Precise prescriptions. Clear records. Happy patients.

The ELMED Optometry Portal is built for HPCSA-registered optometrists. Issue spectacle and contact lens prescriptions, maintain detailed eye exam records and give patients access to their optical history from their patient portal.

Built for Optometrist

HPCSA-registered optometrists in independent optical practices, hospital ophthalmology units and corporate optical chains.

Everything in the Optometry Portal

Spectacle Prescriptions

Issue full spectacle prescriptions: right and left sphere, cylinder, axis, add and prism for distance, near and intermediate.

Contact Lens Prescriptions

Issue contact lens Rxs with base curve, diameter, power and brand. Patients can download and share their prescription.

Patient Eye Exam Records

Full history of eye examinations per patient: visual acuity, refraction, tonometry, OCT findings and clinical notes.

Appointments

Manage your appointment book, schedule recall examinations and track which patients are overdue for a check-up.

Optometry Microsite

Premium optometrists get a public microsite at /optom/your-name with services, articles and a patient booking form.

Billing

Invoices generate per examination. Medical aid claims are auto-created where the patient has a linked scheme.

How to get on ELMED

1

Register with your HPCSA number

Create your account, select Optometrist and add your HPCSA number and practice details.

2

Admin approves your account

The ELMED team verifies your HPCSA registration and activates your optometry portal.

3

Start managing eye exams and prescriptions

Add patients, record eye exams and issue spectacle and contact lens prescriptions from your portal.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can patients view their optical prescriptions online?
Yes. Spectacle and contact lens prescriptions appear in the patient's portal and can be downloaded as a PDF.
Does ELMED support medical aid billing for eye exams?
Yes. Optometry consultations auto-generate medical aid claims where the patient has a linked scheme.
Can I get a public profile to attract new patients?
Yes. Premium optometrists get a microsite at /optom/your-slug with services, articles and a patient contact form.

Ready to join the ELMED ecosystem?

HPCSA registration required.

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