Optometry Australia (OA) said independent optometrists are set to take an “important step forward in digital health”, with the ability to provide patients with electronic prescriptions (e-scripts).
The latest Optomate software update, launched in partnership with Parchment as the integration partner, introduces e-scripts for the first time within independent optometry practice management systems.
OA said the arrival of e-scripts means many optometrists now have the tools to prescribe and manage medications more safely and efficiently, in line with best-practice standards across health professions.
“This progress also reflects the growing expectations of patients, who increasingly value the convenience and security that digital prescribing provides,” OA said on its website.
It demonstrates the profession’s readiness to lead and to deliver care that meets the evolving needs of patients today and into the future
By embedding this functionality into everyday workflows, independent practices can offer more seamless, evidence-based care that puts patients at the centre.
OA said the move also lays important groundwork for the future expansion of therapeutic scope.
“This update is a significant step towards ensuring optometry remains at the forefront of clinical innovation, digital health, and integrated primary care,” said Sarah Davies, OA Director, Advocacy.
“It demonstrates the profession’s readiness to lead and to deliver care that meets the evolving needs of patients today and into the future.”
