Clarkson Eyecare

Clarkson Eyecare is not an EMR/EHR vendor but rather one of the largest optometry and ophthalmology practice organizations in the United States. This entity operates as a multi-location provider of eye care services rather than a software vendor selling EMR/EHR systems to other practices. Founded in 1979 and headquartered in St. Louis, Missouri, Clarkson Eyecare has grown to operate over 240 locations across multiple states including Missouri, Illinois, Ohio, Kentucky, Michigan, Minnesota, Kansas, Georgia, and New Jersey.

As a practice organization, Clarkson Eyecare focuses on delivering comprehensive eye care services including routine eye exams, pediatric eye care, contact lens fittings, optical dispensing, medical eye care for conditions such as glaucoma and macular degeneration, and surgical services through affiliated ophthalmologists. The organization employs hundreds of optometrists and ophthalmologists who utilize EMR/EHR systems for their clinical operations, but Clarkson Eyecare itself does not develop, market, or sell these systems to external customers.

The confusion likely stems from directories or databases that catalog healthcare organizations without distinguishing between software vendors and service providers. While Clarkson Eyecare undoubtedly uses sophisticated ophthalmic EMR/EHR systems internally—potentially systems like Revolution EHR, EyeMD EMR, or other ophthalmology-specific platforms—they are end-users rather than vendors of such technology.

For practices seeking an ophthalmology or optometry EMR/EHR solution, Clarkson Eyecare would not be an appropriate vendor to evaluate. Instead, prospective buyers should consider actual EMR/EHR vendors that specialize in eye care such as Nextech, Crystal PM, RevolutionEHR, Compulink, or EyeMD. These vendors provide the types of specialized features mentioned in the existing data—ophthalmic exam templates, vision testing integration, optical dispensing modules, surgical planning tools, image management, and patient recall systems—which are necessary for efficient eye care practice operations.

Clarkson Eyecare's primary business model involves providing direct patient care services and operating retail optical locations, not software licensing or technology services to other healthcare organizations.