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Head-to-head · Ophthalmology EMR Software

EyeMD EMR vs OpenEyes

  • Updated Sep 2026
  • Both researched from official sources
  • 6 checks side by side
EyeMD EMR #2 in Ophthalmology EMR Software —/10 Pricing on request ✓ 5 of 5 features Contact EyeMD
OpenEyes #5 in Ophthalmology EMR Software —/10 Free plan Free plan✓ 2 of 5 features Visit OpenEyes

EyeMD EMR leads on 3 checks, OpenEyes on 1, and 2 are even. Who comes out ahead on the 6 yes/no, price and count checks where we have data for both products. The editor score weighs everything else too.

Our verdict

  • Free planonly OpenEyes
  • Most featuresEyeMD EMR · 5 of 5

Our editors rank EyeMD EMR at #2 and OpenEyes at #5 for ophthalmology emr software; EyeMD EMR and OpenEyes have no rubric score yet (facts researched, not yet scored), so the checks below decide.

OpenEyes offers free plan; EyeMD EMR doesn't. EyeMD EMR offers e-prescribing; OpenEyes doesn't publish it. EyeMD EMR offers patient portal; OpenEyes doesn't publish it. On deployment, EyeMD EMR gives you Both where OpenEyes offers On-premise. EyeMD EMR offers appointment scheduling; OpenEyes doesn't publish it.

EyeMD EMR is the better fit for ophthalmology practices needing imaging and hosting options. OpenEyes is the better fit for organizations wanting open-source ophthalmology workflows.

  • EyeMD EMR fits best

    Ophthalmology practices needing imaging and hosting options

  • OpenEyes fits best

    Organizations wanting open-source ophthalmology workflows

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Side by side

Feature EyeMD EMR —/10 Visit ↗ OpenEyes —/10 Visit ↗
At a glance
Editor score — —
Ranking #2 in Ophthalmology EMR Software #5 in Ophthalmology EMR Software
Best for Ophthalmology practices needing imaging and hosting options Organizations wanting open-source ophthalmology workflows
Pricing model Paid Free
Starting price Not published Not published
Free plan — ✓ (best)
Free trial — —
Deployment Cloud, Self-hosted, Desktop Cloud, Self-hosted
Support Phone · 24/7 Email, Phone, Community
Integrations 80+ integrations 4 integrations
Built for Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise Mid-market, Enterprise
Features EyeMD EMR 5/5 · OpenEyes 2/5
Eye-care templates ✓ ✓
E-prescribing ✓ (best) Not published
OCT integration ✓ ✓
Patient portal ✓ (best) Not published
Appointment scheduling ✓ (best) Not published
Specs
Deployment Both On-premise
Our review
Pros
  • Ophthalmology templates pair with OCT and other imaging integrations.
  • Scheduling, billing, claims tracking and reminders are included.
  • Cloud, on-premise and third-party data-center hosting are supported.
  • Subspecialty exams, EyeDraw, operation notes, and prescribing
  • DICOM and OCT viewing linked to clinical timelines
  • Virtual-clinic worklists, audit, and clinical analytics
Cons
  • Pricing requires contacting sales and includes license and recurring fees.
  • The patient portal may add setup and ongoing fees.
  • Its specialized ophthalmology focus may not suit general practices.
  • Clinical installations and workflow integrations may need paid services
  • Scheduling and a patient portal are not verified
  • Prescribing is documented, but electronic prescribing is not specified
Our verdict

EyeMD EMR combines electronic medical records and practice management for ophthalmology practices. Its specialty workflows and customizable clinical templates are designed for eye-care documentation, while DICOM and proprietary imaging…

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OpenEyes is an ophthalmology-focused electronic patient record for organizations that want open-source clinical workflows. It runs in a web browser and supports subspecialty examination events, graphical eye documentation with EyeDraw,…

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  1. EyeMD EMROphthalmology EMR Software —Pricing on request
  2. OpenEyesOphthalmology EMR Software —Free plan

Strengths and trade-offs

  • EyeMD EMR — where it wins

    • Ophthalmology templates pair with OCT and other imaging integrations.
    • Scheduling, billing, claims tracking and reminders are included.
    • Cloud, on-premise and third-party data-center hosting are supported.

    Where it doesn't

    • Pricing requires contacting sales and includes license and recurring fees.
    • The patient portal may add setup and ongoing fees.
    • Its specialized ophthalmology focus may not suit general practices.

  • OpenEyes — where it wins

    • Subspecialty exams, EyeDraw, operation notes, and prescribing
    • DICOM and OCT viewing linked to clinical timelines
    • Virtual-clinic worklists, audit, and clinical analytics

    Where it doesn't

    • Clinical installations and workflow integrations may need paid services
    • Scheduling and a patient portal are not verified
    • Prescribing is documented, but electronic prescribing is not specified

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Reviewed by iTechGuides Editors · Editorial team · Updated Sep 2026