AcuityMaster vs ForeSight
Quick verdict: ForeSight offers free visual acuity software in several tiers; AcuityMaster is for practices that want a Mac-and-Windows, standards-calibrated, fully supported system with included color vision and Worth 4-Dot, starting at $249/seat/year with a free trial.
About ForeSight
ForeSight provides free visual acuity software in several editions (ForeSight Standard, Connect, and Oculi).
How AcuityMaster compares
AcuityMaster differentiates on platform breadth, calibration, and support:
- Mac & Windows, browser-based — nothing to install
- ANSI Z80.21 / ISO 8596 calibration to your lane distance
- Color vision, contrast sensitivity, Worth 4-Dot, pediatric optotypes included
- Direct support and updates from a practicing oculoplastic surgeon
- 15-day free trial; from $249/seat/year
| AcuityMaster at a glance | |
|---|---|
| Platforms | Mac & Windows (browser-based Cloud) + Windows desktop (Legacy) |
| Pricing | From $249/seat/year (volume to $99); 15-day free trial, no credit card |
| Charts included | Snellen, ETDRS/LogMAR, color vision, contrast sensitivity, Worth 4-Dot, pediatric optotypes |
| Standards | ANSI Z80.21, ISO 8596, distance-calibrated |
| Hardware | None proprietary — uses your existing monitor |
| Built by | Mark S. Brown, MD, practicing oculoplastic surgeon |
Common questions
Does AcuityMaster run on Mac?
Yes — AcuityMaster Cloud runs on macOS and Windows in any modern browser.
What standards does AcuityMaster meet?
AcuityMaster meets ANSI Z80.21 luminance requirements and ISO 8596 optotype standards when correctly configured.
Comparison based on publicly available information as of 2026. Competitor features and pricing may change — verify current details at ForeSight. AcuityMaster is not affiliated with ForeSight.
Try AcuityMaster in your own exam lane
15-day fully functional trial — every chart and optotype, no credit card.