At Great Lakes Imaging, we talk with a lot of clinics that feel stuck when it comes to image access. The hardware is solid, the workflow is mostly fine, but viewing images is still tied to one or two workstations in a back room. That slows down consults, delays decisions, and makes it harder to collaborate with providers who are not on site.

mOpal changes that dynamic. Instead of locking images to a single workstation, it turns your entire 20/20 Imaging ecosystem into a flexible, browser based platform. Providers can review studies on a desktop in their office, a tablet in the exam room, or a phone across town, as long as they have a secure internet connection.

For busy practices that move between rooms and locations all day, this shift is powerful. Imaging becomes something you carry with you, not something you walk back to. That means faster answers, smoother consults, and a better overall experience for both clinicians and patients.

What mOpal Is and How It Works

mOpal combines the Opal RAD Professional Workstation with a browser based DICOM viewer to create a single, cohesive imaging platform. You still have the full featured workstation experience where you need it, but you also gain convenient access through modern web browsers.

Because mOpal is browser based, it is largely hardware agnostic on the viewing side. You can log in from a Windows PC, a Mac, an iPad, an iPhone, an Android tablet, or other web enabled devices. There is no need to install separate viewing apps on every device. Your team can open a secure browser window, sign in, and get straight to work.

The interface is designed around gestures and interactions people already use every day. Users can swipe, pinch to zoom, drag, and tap to navigate images, scroll through series, and adjust views. That intuitive design shortens the learning curve, which is especially helpful when you are onboarding new staff or working across multiple locations.

Behind the scenes, mOpal ties tightly into the 20/20 Imaging ecosystem. It supports annotations, streamlined password management, and user permissions. Admins can set who sees what, so you can give a specialist access to a specific study or allow a referring provider to review images without opening your entire archive. That kind of fine tuned access control is a major advantage for multi provider groups, dispersed networks, and mobile practices that rely on fast, secure collaboration.

For practices that care about longevity, there is another plus. mOpal is built on a platform designed specifically for medical imaging environments, so image handling, performance, and workflow are aligned with real clinical needs rather than generic file viewing.

Real World Benefits Across Different Types of Practices

One of the reasons we recommend mOpal so often is that it fits a wide range of specialties. If your imaging hardware is part of the 20/20 Imaging family, there is a strong chance mOpal can plug in and extend its capabilities.

Here is how different practices use mOpal in everyday life.

Orthopedic and podiatry practices
For orthopedic surgeons and podiatrists, mOpal makes it easy to pull up weight bearing films, post operative images, or follow up studies right in the exam room. Providers can stand next to the patient, show the image on a tablet or wall mounted display, draw annotations, and walk through the plan in real time. This approach improves understanding and helps patients see why a particular brace, orthotic, or surgery is recommended.

Chiropractic offices
Chiropractors often need to compare current films to earlier baselines or show structural changes over a care plan. With mOpal, they can access images on a laptop or tablet while the patient is seated a few feet away. The viewer’s intuitive controls make it simple to zoom, scroll through series, and point out key landmarks. That visual communication builds trust and makes it easier to explain ongoing care.

Veterinary imaging
Veterinary practices face a unique challenge. Patients cannot explain what hurts, and pet owners rely heavily on clear visuals. mOpal allows veterinarians to capture images on compatible hardware, then review those studies in an exam room or consultation space without moving clients back and forth. That helps the team present treatment options more clearly and keeps visits flowing smoothly.

Mobile and outreach clinics
For mobile clinics or outreach events, traditional workstation based viewing can be both impractical and expensive. mOpal is well suited to these settings because it works on lightweight laptops and tablets that you may already own. As long as you have network connectivity, you can capture studies on compatible equipment, upload them, and review them on the spot or later at your home base.

Across these environments, a few benefits show up again and again:

• Portability that follows the provider instead of tying them to a single room
• Cross device compatibility that uses hardware you already have
• A shallow learning curve that reduces training time
• Flexible access controls that support collaboration while protecting privacy
• A consistent viewing experience across locations and roles

When combined with the right imaging hardware, mOpal becomes a force multiplier for both clinical quality and workflow. It helps turn images into conversations, not just files stored on a server.

Getting Started With mOpal Through Great Lakes Imaging

Choosing software for image viewing and management is not just an IT decision. It affects how you schedule patients, how you consult, and how your team communicates day to day. That is why we treat mOpal as part of a bigger conversation about your imaging strategy, not just a line item on a quote.

We typically start by looking at your current setup. Which modalities do you have from 20/20 Imaging. Where are they located. How do providers access images today. Are you running a single office, multiple sites, or a mix of brick and mortar and mobile services. The answers shape the way we configure mOpal so you get real value from day one.

Next, we walk through compatibility and workflow. Because mOpal is designed around the 20/20 Imaging ecosystem, it integrates smoothly with many of those systems. If your fleet includes a mix of platforms, we help you decide where mOpal fits best and where other tools may be required. The goal is to create a predictable, streamlined user experience rather than a patchwork of viewers.

From there, we focus on deployment and training. Our team helps you:

• Configure secure access for physicians, technologists, and administrative staff
• Set practical viewing rules for different user roles and locations
• Integrate mOpal into your existing workflow from acquisition to archive
• Train your team on everyday tasks like searching, viewing, annotating, and sharing studies

Because mOpal can be bundled with new 20/20 Imaging products and added to many existing and legacy systems, you have flexibility in how you roll it out. Some practices start with a single imaging room and then expand across the building or organization as they see the benefits. Others standardize across all locations at once to create a unified viewing experience.

If you are ready to explore what mOpal could do for your clinic, we are here to help. Contact Great Lakes Imaging to schedule a conversation about your current imaging workflow, review compatibility with your equipment, and design a deployment plan that fits your staff, your budget, and your patients.