Launching or upgrading your optometry practice starts with one key element: building the perfect exam lane. A well-designed exam lane isn’t just about equipment—it’s about workflow, patient comfort, and clinical efficiency. With Envi’s industry-leading Exam Lane Builder, optometrists, and ophthalmologists can design a tailored, high-performing setup that fits their unique needs.
In this guide, we’ll walk you through how to create your ideal space using Envi’s tools, and what to consider when planning an exam lane that supports growth and quality care.
Why Your Exam Lane Matters
Your exam lane is the heart of your practice. It’s where diagnoses happen, relationships are built, and clinical excellence is delivered. Whether you’re a seasoned practitioner looking to upgrade or a new optometry startup building from scratch, your exam lane should:
Maximize space
Enhance patient comfort
Support clinical accuracy
Improve your daily workflow
This is where the Envi Exam Lane Builder makes all the difference.
What Is the Envi Exam Lane Builder?
The Exam Lane Builder by Envi is a customized planning tool designed to help eye care professionals select the right combination of ophthalmic equipment. From chairs and stands to slit lamps and phoropters, this tool allows you to design a full lane with efficiency, cost- effectiveness, and clinical performance in mind.
Whether you’re outfitting a single lane or multiple, the builder streamlines your setup by recommending:
Equipment combinations that work seamlessly together
Compact options for space-saving layouts
Upgrades tailored to your practice’s long-term goals
Step-by-Step: Building Your Exam Lane
Start with the Right Chair & Stand Combo
Your patient chair sets the tone. Choose from manual, tilt, or automatic recline models
based on your exam flow. Pair it with a traditional or advanced Envi stand that gives you
access to your core instruments.
Recommended:
Envi S2-AR (Automatic Recline Chair)
Envi Switch (Innovative Stand for space-conscious practices)
Choose a Slit Lamp That Fits Your Clinical Needs
From handheld to 5-magnification tabletop models, Envi’s slit lamps offer precision and
clarity for all exam types. Match it to your space and specialty.
Add the Right Phoropter & Lensmeter
For accurate refractions and prescriptions, you’ll want a reliable phoropter and lensmeter
combo.
Top Picks:
Envi MP-125 Phoropter
Envi LMA-20P Automatic Lensmeter
These devices ensure fast, accurate results and a better patient experience.
Optimize for Workflow
Use the exam lane builder to test configurations that improve your ophthalmic workflow.
Where will your tools be stored? Can you move seamlessly from chair to equipment without
interruptions?
Don’t Forget the Extras
Add-ons like stools, PD-cams, trial lens sets, and tonometers complete your lane. Envi offers
everything you need in one place—so no more juggling multiple vendors.
Benefits for Optometry Startups
For startups, building your exam lane with Envi is a cost-effective and scalable way to launch your clinic. You’ll benefit from:
Bundled equipment packages
Ongoing support from the Envi team
It’s not just a lane, it’s a launchpad for your business.
Ready to Build Your Exam Lane?
Whether you’re opening your first clinic or updating an existing space, Envi’s Exam Lane Builder is your all-in-one solution for designing the perfect layout with the best ophthalmic tools.
Need help deciding what’s right for you? Contact the Envi team or get in touch with Hoover Digital to explore a marketing and equipment plan customized to your goals.
