Best Optical Store Software in Pakistan for Opticians
Prescriptions, frames, lenses and lab orders in one place.
An optical store is half shop and half workshop. Customers choose frames, bring a prescription or get an eye test, and their lenses are cut in-house or ordered from a lab. If any step is lost, the customer waits or gets the wrong glasses. SoftBar optical software records the prescription with every order and follows it until delivery.
Frames and lenses are stocked by brand, power and type, contact lens buyers get reorder reminders, and you see profit per pair after frame, lens and fitting.
- Prescription records
- Lens lab orders
- Frame stock by brand
Daily Problems Optical Store Owners Face
Opticians often run on order slips and memory. These are the common problems:
- Prescriptions on paper
- Old prescriptions are lost when the customer returns.
- Lab orders delayed
- Nobody knows which order is at which lab.
- Wrong power or fitting
- Details copied wrongly between slips.
- Frame stock unclear
- Hundreds of frames by brand, shape and colour.
- Lens stock by power
- Ready lenses by sphere and cylinder are hard to count.
- Advances not linked
- Payments on orders are not tracked.
- Contact lens buyers forgotten
- Customers are not reminded to reorder.
- Profit per pair unknown
- Frame, lens and fitting costs not combined.
Why SoftBar Is the Right Optical Store Management System
SoftBar keeps each customer's eye record, order and payment together, so glasses are made correctly and delivered on time.
Prescription history
Right and left eye details per visit.
Order tracking
In-house or lab, with status and dates.
Frame stock
Brand, model, shape and colour with barcodes.
Lens stock by power
Ready lenses by sphere and cylinder.
Advances and balances
Linked to every order.
Reminders
Eye test and contact lens reorder messages.
A Day in Your Optical Store with SoftBar
A customer comes in with a new prescription. The optician saves it under the customer's file next to last year's, and helps choose a frame scanned from the display.
The order goes to the partner lab for anti-glare lenses with a promised delivery date, and the advance is recorded. Later the lab marks the order as sent and the shop receives it, fits the lenses and the customer gets a ready message on WhatsApp.
At the end of the month, contact lens customers due to reorder receive a reminder, and the owner checks which lab delivered late and which frames sold best.
Core Features of SoftBar Optical Store Software
Customers & Prescriptions
Every eye record saved.
- Sphere, cylinder, axis and add
- Pupillary distance
- Doctor or optometrist
- Visit history
- Contact lens details
- Printed prescription
Orders
From order to delivery.
- Frame and lens selection
- In-house or lab order
- Lab assignment
- Status tracking
- Delivery date
- Ready message to customer
- Advance and balance
- Re-make records
Frames & Lenses
Organized stock.
- Frames by brand and model
- Barcode labels
- Ready lenses by power
- Lens types and coatings
- Contact lenses and solutions
- Supplier ledgers
Billing
Clear bills.
- Frame, lens and fitting
- Discounts
- Split payments
- Thermal and A4 bills
- WhatsApp bills
- Returns
Reminders
Bring customers back.
- Annual eye test reminders
- Contact lens reorder
- Order ready alerts
- Birthday offers
- Overdue balances
- Campaigns
Reports
Know your profit.
- Profit per order
- Lab performance
- Frame sales by brand
- Lens usage
- Pending orders
- Daily cash
Hardware You Need for Optical Store POS
SoftBar runs in the browser, so you do not need special machines. These are the devices most optical stores and opticians use. We help you choose and set them up.
Computer or POS terminal
Any Windows PC, laptop or all-in-one POS terminal runs SoftBar in the browser.
Thermal receipt printer
80mm or 58mm printers for fast, clear receipts.
Barcode label printer
Print price and barcode labels for your own items.
Tablet or phone
Take orders, check stock or view reports on the move.
Cash drawer
Opens automatically when a cash bill is printed.
Key Benefits of SoftBar Optical Store Software
Opticians using SoftBar make fewer mistakes, deliver faster and keep customers coming back every year.
No lost prescriptions
Every visit saved.
Fewer re-makes
Details carried from order to lab.
On-time delivery
Status and dates for every order.
Organized stock
Frames and lenses by brand and power.
Repeat customers
Eye test and lens reminders.
Clear profit
Per pair and per lab.
Security and Staff Control in Your Optical Store Software
Protect your optical store records, control who can do what and keep every branch secure.
Role-based access
Cashiers, managers and accountants see only what their role allows in your optical store system.
Secure logins
Strong passwords and optional OTP on login keep accounts safe.
Safe offline billing
Bills made offline are stored securely and uploaded when the internet returns.
Automatic cloud backup
Your records are backed up regularly, so a broken computer does not mean lost data.
Activity log
Deleted bills, price changes and discounts are logged with user and time.
Branch-level control
Limit staff to their own branch while the owner sees everything.
Online Store, Payments and Tax Integration for Optical Store
Connect your optical store with the services you already use: online orders, digital payments, couriers and tax authorities, without typing the same thing twice.
- Online store sync with Shopify or WooCommerce
- Digital orders from website and WhatsApp
- FBR, PRA, SRB and KPRA invoice reporting
- JazzCash, Easypaisa and bank card payments
- Courier booking with TCS, Leopards and PostEx
- SMS and WhatsApp receipts and alerts
Faster Checkout with SoftBar Optical Store Billing
Long queues and slow, manual billing lose customers. SoftBar keeps your optical store counter moving with quick search, barcode scanning and one-tap payments, while stock and accounts update in the background.
Talk to our team →Fast optical store billing
Scan, search or tap items and close the bill in seconds, even at rush hour.
Clear digital receipts
Print or send receipts on WhatsApp with tax and discount shown clearly.
Every payment method
Cash, card, bank transfer, wallets or split payments on one bill.
Stock updates instantly
Each sale reduces stock right away, so numbers always match the shelf.
SoftBar for Every Type of Optical Business
Optical shops
Frames, lenses and sunglasses.
Optometry clinics
Eye tests and dispensing.
Hospital optical counters
Prescriptions from doctors.
Contact lens stores
Lenses and solutions.
Optical chains
Many branches with central stock.
Lens labs
Orders from many shops.
Online and Offline: Optical Store Billing That Never Stops
Internet outages should not stop your optical store. SoftBar keeps billing offline and syncs every bill to the cloud as soon as the connection is back, so your records stay complete.
- Billing continues without internet
- Automatic sync when the connection returns
- No duplicate or lost bills
- Owner can check reports from any phone
- Works on PC, laptop, tablet and phone
Real-Time Reports for Optical Store Owners
Orders, labs, stock and profit in one view.
- Pending and late orders
- Lab-wise delivery time
- Frame sales by brand
- Lens stock by power
- Profit per order
- Contact lens reorders due
- Daily cash and advances
Cut Costs and Grow Profit in Your Optical Store Business
Re-makes and dead frames are expensive. SoftBar helps avoid both.
Reduce re-makes
Correct details sent to the lab.
Choose better labs
Delivery and quality reports.
Clear old frames
Slow model lists.
Collect balances
Before delivery.
Sell more lenses
Reorder reminders.
Price pairs right
Combined cost per order.
Secure Cloud Setup Behind SoftBar
The same safe cloud setup serves every SoftBar customer, from a single counter to many branches.
Hosted on secure servers
Your data is kept on managed servers with regular backups, not on a single shop computer.
Encrypted connection
All traffic between your counter and the server is encrypted (HTTPS).
Easy restore
If something goes wrong we can restore your data from backup.
Always up to date
Updates and fixes reach you automatically, with no reinstall.
Is SoftBar Right for Your Optical Store?
If any of these sound like your business, SoftBar will help:
- You store prescriptions on paper
- You send orders to lens labs
- Customers ask when glasses will be ready
- You stock many frames
- You sell contact lenses
- You want repeat customers every year
Plans for every size of optical store
Start with one counter and add branches, users and modules as you grow. Pricing depends on the modules and number of users you need.
Register or Basic Billing vs SoftBar Optical Store Software
What changes when a optical store moves from paper registers or a simple billing program to SoftBar.
| Task | Register / basic billing | SoftBar |
|---|---|---|
| Billing speed | Rates looked up by hand, mistakes at rush hour | Barcode or quick search, correct price every time |
| Stock | Counted once in a while, rarely matches | Updates with every sale and purchase, live on screen |
| Low stock | Noticed when a customer asks | Alert before the item runs out |
| Customer credit | Separate khata, easy to lose track | Ledger per customer with limits and reminders |
| Supplier payments | Slips and memory | Supplier ledger with due dates |
| Daily profit | Estimated at month end | Shown every day by item and branch |
| Tax invoices | Filled separately, if at all | Reported automatically with QR code where required |
| Owner away from shop | Must call staff to ask | Reports and alerts on the phone |
How Each Person in Your Optical Store Uses SoftBar
Owner
Sees sales, profit, cash and stock value of the whole optical store from the phone, and gets alerts for unusual activity.
Manager
Plans purchases from low stock and sales reports, approves discounts and checks staff performance.
Cashier
Bills customers quickly with search or barcode, takes any payment method and prints or sends receipts.
Accountant
Gets ready cash books, ledgers, expenses and tax summaries without re-entering sales.
How SoftBar Gets Your Optical Store Running
From the first call to your first bill, usually within a few days.
Free consultation
We talk to you about how your optical store works today: counters, branches, products, staff and reports you need.
Setup and data import
We set up your account, import your products and opening balances and connect printers and scanners.
Staff training
Your cashiers, managers and accountant are trained on the parts of the system they will use every day.
Go live
You start billing on SoftBar. For the first days we stay close on WhatsApp to answer questions right away.
Ongoing support and updates
New features and fixes reach you automatically, and our Faisalabad team is a message away.
How to Choose the Right Optical Store Software in Pakistan
A short checklist before you buy any optical store software, from SoftBar or anyone else.
Ease of use
Your counter staff change often. Choose optical store software that a new cashier can learn in an hour, with clear screens and few clicks per bill.
Offline billing
Internet and electricity are not always reliable. Make sure billing continues offline and syncs later without duplicates.
Stock that matches the shelf
Look for live stock, low stock alerts and easy stock counts. In a optical store, stock accuracy is where most money is saved or lost.
Tax compliance
If you are registered with FBR, PRA, SRB or KPRA, the software must report invoices correctly and print the QR code on receipts.
Room to grow
Today you may have one counter. Pick a system that adds branches, users and modules without changing software later.
Local support
When something stops at rush hour you need help in minutes, in your language. Check who will support you and how.
Frequently Asked Questions About SoftBar Optical Store Software
Can I save eye prescriptions?
Yes. Sphere, cylinder, axis, add and PD for both eyes, with history.
Can I track lab orders?
Yes. Each order has a lab, status and delivery date.
Can customers get a ready message?
Yes. On WhatsApp or SMS when the order is ready.
Can I stock lenses by power?
Yes. Ready lenses are stocked by sphere and cylinder.
Can I send contact lens reminders?
Yes. Reminders based on purchase date and lens type.
Can I see profit per pair?
Yes. Frame, lens and fitting combined.
Does it work offline?
Yes. Billing continues offline.
How much does optical store software cost in Pakistan?
It depends on the modules, number of users and branches you need. SoftBar plans start small for a single counter and grow with you. See the pricing page or ask us for a quote for your optical store.
Can you import my existing products and customers?
Yes. Send us your product list, customer balances and supplier balances in Excel and we import them during setup, so you start with your real data on day one.
Do you provide training and support?
Yes. We train your staff during setup and support you on WhatsApp and phone afterwards. Most optical store staff learn billing in under an hour.
How do I get a demo?
Press Request a Free Demo or WhatsApp 03028603894 and we will show it with your own products.
About SoftBar Digital Solutions
SoftBar is a software and digital marketing company based on Main Jaranwala Road, Kohinoor City, Faisalabad. We build and support business software for shops, healthcare, food, services, distribution and manufacturing across Pakistan, and we run marketing for many of the same businesses.
Because we work with optical stores and opticians every day, we set up SoftBar around how your business actually runs: your products, your counters, your staff and your reports. You talk to the same local team before and after you buy, on WhatsApp, phone or at your premises in Faisalabad.
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