Head-to-head · Ophthalmology EMR Software
ModMed EMA Ophthalmology vs OpenEyes
ModMed EMA Ophthalmology leads on 0 checks, OpenEyes on 1, and 5 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
- Highest scoreModMed EMA Ophthalmology · 9.3/10
- Free planonly OpenEyes
- Most featuresModMed EMA Ophthalmology · 5 of 5
ModMed EMA Ophthalmology scores higher on our rubric for ophthalmology emr software: 9.3 against 8.8 out of 10; our editors rank them #1 and #5.
OpenEyes offers free plan; ModMed EMA Ophthalmology doesn't. On deployment, OpenEyes gives you On-premise where ModMed EMA Ophthalmology offers Cloud.
ModMed EMA Ophthalmology is the better fit for ophthalmology practices wanting a full-featured cloud EHR. OpenEyes is the better fit for organizations wanting open-source ophthalmology workflows.
- ModMed EMA Ophthalmology fits best
Ophthalmology practices wanting a full-featured cloud EHR
- OpenEyes fits best
Organizations wanting open-source ophthalmology workflows
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Side by side
| Feature | ModMed EMA Ophthalmology 9.3/10 Visit ↗ | OpenEyes 8.8/10 Visit ↗ |
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| At a glance | ||
| Editor score | 9.3 | 8.8 |
| Ranking | #1 in Ophthalmology EMR Software | #5 in Ophthalmology EMR Software |
| Best for | Ophthalmology practices wanting a full-featured cloud EHR | Organizations wanting open-source ophthalmology workflows |
| Pricing model | Paid | Free |
| Starting price | Pricing on request | Free plan |
| Free plan | — | ✓ (best) |
| Free trial | — | — |
| Deployment | Cloud | Cloud, Self-hosted |
| Platforms | Web, iOS | Web |
| Integrations | 8 integrations | 4 integrations |
| Built for | Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise | Mid-market, Enterprise |
| Features ModMed EMA Ophthalmology 5/5 · OpenEyes 2/5 | ||
| Eye-care templates | ✓ | ✓ |
| E-prescribing | ✓ (best) | Not checked yet |
| OCT integration | ✓ | ✓ |
| Patient portal | ✓ (best) | Not checked yet |
| Appointment scheduling | ✓ (best) | Not checked yet |
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| Deployment | Cloud | On-premise |
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| Our verdict | ModMed EMA Ophthalmology is a cloud-based electronic health record for ophthalmologists and their clinical teams. It combines specialty-specific documentation, customizable subspecialty content, suggested clinical notes and coding, image… Read the review → |
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,… Read the review → |
Strengths and trade-offs
ModMed EMA Ophthalmology — where it wins
- Ophthalmology templates with customizable subspecialty workflows
- OCT and visual-field comparisons across patient visits
- Scheduling, e-prescribing, MIPS reporting, and AI documentation
Where it doesn't
- Pricing requires a contact-sales process
- Implementation and support options affect the commercial setup
- Its workflow focus is tailored to ophthalmology rather than general medicine
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
- ModMed EMA Ophthalmology9.3/10 · Pricing on request
A cloud ophthalmology EHR combining specialty documentation, imaging review, and practice management.
Visit ModMedFull verdict → - OpenEyes8.8/10 · Free plan
A broad ophthalmology EPR with subspecialty exams and imaging workflows.
Visit OpenEyesFull verdict →
ModMed EMA Ophthalmology vs OpenEyes: questions
Which is better for ophthalmology EMR software, ModMed EMA Ophthalmology or OpenEyes?
ModMed EMA Ophthalmology scores higher on our rubric for ophthalmology emr software: 9.3 against 8.8 out of 10; our editors rank them #1 and #5.
How do ModMed EMA Ophthalmology and OpenEyes compare?
Of the 6 checks we put side by side, ModMed EMA Ophthalmology leads on none, OpenEyes on 1, and 5 are level. Free plan only on OpenEyes.
Do ModMed EMA Ophthalmology and OpenEyes have a free plan?
ModMed EMA Ophthalmology: No. OpenEyes: Yes.
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Reviewed by iTechGuides Editors · Editorial team · Updated Nov 2026
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