Multiple signs IT deal

Vision Express has signed a deal with software solutions supplier Ocuco to use its system across its 200-branch network.

The agreement follows last week's news that the Berkshire IT firm had expanded and employed more staff.

The Vision Express project will mean the implementation of Acuitas Optical rolled out to all VE outlets after it was tested in seven stores.

The deal will see Vision Express implement electronic patient records, appointment book, pre-testing management with links to ophthalmic equipment, on-system eye examination, and the printing of NHS forms and referrals.

David Hart, IT director of Vision Express, said: 'The choice of Ocuco for this project rested on the unique offering of scalable solution for the total management of the patient journey.'

After the initial pilot phase, Ocuco and Vision Express are expanding the scope of the project, by adding Acuitas Retail, which includes dispensing and EPoS (electronic point of sale).

Alice Austin, managing director of Ocuco UK, commented: 'As all our customers use the same software, all will benefit from any improvements made.'