Protect Your Optometry Practice
Retinal imaging, OCT scans, patient health histories, insurance data, and optical dispensary records — your practice handles more sensitive data than you might think.
All HIPAA covered entities
Including practices under 50 staff
IoT security risk
Security for Eye Care Practices
Diagnostic Device Security
OCT machines, autorefractors, and retinal cameras are network-connected devices that need security. We protect them.
Imaging Data Encryption
Retinal scans and diagnostic images encrypted at rest and in transit. HIPAA-compliant storage and backup.
Endpoint Protection
EDR on every workstation, pre-testing station, and dispensary computer in your office.
EHR & PMS Security
Secure your practice management and EHR systems — whether cloud-based or on-premises.
Getting Started
Free Consultation
We learn about your practice, diagnostic equipment, EHR system, and security concerns.
Assessment
Full evaluation of your network, connected devices, and HIPAA compliance posture.
Deploy & Monitor
Protection deployed on all endpoints and devices. 24/7 monitoring begins immediately.
Optometry Practice Security FAQ
Yes. Network-connected diagnostic devices are often overlooked security risks. Many run outdated operating systems, have default passwords, and connect directly to your practice network. If compromised, they can serve as entry points for attackers to reach your patient records and EHR. We assess and secure these devices as part of your protection plan.
If your optical dispensary handles patient prescriptions, insurance information, or health records (which it does if integrated with your clinical EHR), then yes — it falls under HIPAA. Point-of-sale systems that store patient data, dispensary management software, and frame ordering systems all need appropriate security controls.
Your cloud EHR vendor secures their platform, but you are responsible for securing everything on your end: workstation security, user access controls, password policies, staff training, and the network connections between your office and the cloud. A signed BAA with your vendor is required but does not make your practice HIPAA compliant on its own.
From requirement to defensible practice
Turn HIPAA requirements into safeguards that fit patient care
A useful compliance path makes the obligation clear, identifies the evidence to retain, and connects written policy to the safeguards used every day.
- Know what applies
- Document the evidence
- Make the safeguard operational
A defensible path
- 01
Confirm the requirement
Separate what is required from recommendations and vendor language.
- 02
Map it to your environment
Connect the rule to people, devices, data, vendors, and current procedures.
- 03
Close and document the gaps
Prioritize changes and keep evidence that the process is being followed.
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