Digital Eye Chart Software for Mac
Most acuity systems are Windows-only. AcuityMaster Cloud runs natively in your browser on macOS — no Windows PC, no emulator, no installation.
Short answer: Yes — AcuityMaster is digital eye chart software that works on Mac. AcuityMaster Cloud runs in Safari, Chrome, Firefox, or Edge on macOS 12+, with the full clinical chart suite and no installation.
Why Mac compatibility matters
Many practices run on Macs, but most digital acuity systems were built Windows-first — forcing clinics into a separate Windows PC, a virtual machine, or aging hardware just to run an eye chart. AcuityMaster removes that barrier entirely: because it is browser-based, the same software runs on Mac, Windows, and any modern computer in your exam lane.
Testing on an iPad instead? See AcuityMaster on iPad.
What you get on Mac
- Snellen, ETDRS/LogMAR, color vision, reduced-contrast acuity, Worth 4-Dot
- Pediatric optotypes — HOTV, Tumbling E, Landolt C, picture optotypes
- Designed to ANSI Z80.21 and ISO 8596, with optotype sizes calculated from your testing distance
- Second-monitor, single-screen and mirror modes
- Centralized admin across locations — same version everywhere
| AcuityMaster at a glance | |
|---|---|
| Platforms | Mac, Windows & iPad (browser-based) |
| Pricing | Graduated pricing from $249 for the first seat/year; free trial, no credit card |
| Charts included | Snellen, ETDRS/LogMAR, color vision, reduced-contrast acuity, Worth 4-Dot, pediatric optotypes |
| Standards | Designed to ANSI Z80.21 and ISO 8596; optotypes calculated from your testing distance |
| Hardware | None proprietary — uses your existing monitor |
| Built by | Mark S. Brown, MD, practicing oculoplastic surgeon |
Getting started on Mac
Open AcuityMaster in your browser, set your patient-to-screen distance, and you are ready to test. There is nothing to install and no IT involvement required. Start with a free trial, or see pricing.
Try AcuityMaster in your own exam lane
Start a fully functional 7-day free trial — every chart and optotype, no credit card.
Common questions
Is there eye chart software that works on Mac?
Yes. AcuityMaster Cloud is browser-based and runs on macOS in Safari, Chrome, Firefox, or Edge — no Windows PC or emulator required.
Does AcuityMaster need to be installed on a Mac?
No. AcuityMaster Cloud runs entirely in the browser with no installation, no download, and no IT setup.
How much is AcuityMaster for Mac?
Graduated pricing from $249 for the first seat/year, with a free trial and no credit card required.