AI Receptionist for Optometry Practices | 24/7 Appointment Scheduling | Frontdesk

FILL YOUR
APPOINTMENT SCHEDULE
WHILE YOU SLEEP

Every empty appointment slot costs money. Every missed call is a lost patient. Frontdesk AI answers calls 24/7, books eye exams, handles prescription requests, and schedules follow-ups—all while your team sleeps.

24/7 Coverage
No Setup Fees

Frontdesk AI

For Optometry Practices

Incoming Call...

Patient

"Hi, I need to schedule an eye exam. I think my prescription has changed."

AI Receptionist

"Of course! I have openings tomorrow at 2 PM or Thursday at 10 AM. Which works better for you?"

✓ Eye Exam Booked • Tomorrow 2 PM

The Problem

OPTOMETRY PRACTICES
ARE LOSING PATIENTS

You're losing patients every day your phones go unanswered. Patients call during lunch when your team is swamped, no-shows waste your appointment slots, and your front desk can't keep up. There's a better way.

You Miss Calls When Patients Need You Most

A patient's contact lens tears at work, they call at 4:45 PM, and get voicemail. By the time you check messages the next morning, they've already booked with the optometrist down the street who answered immediately.

The Cost
$3,200/year
Lost per missed patient

Your Front Desk Is Drowning in Calls

While you're conducting an eye exam, three calls come in. Insurance verification, appointment requests, frame adjustments—you can't be everywhere at once. Patients get frustrated waiting on hold, and you lose bookings.

The Cost
60+ calls/day
Per front desk staff

Appointments No-Show and You Lose Them Forever

You block off a 45-minute exam slot, prep the equipment, and wait. They don't show. You send one reminder text that gets ignored. That's it—they're gone. No second chance, no recovery, just wasted time and lost revenue from an empty chair.

The Cost
25% no-show
Rate industry average
$45,000
Lost annually in missed opportunities
35%
Of patient calls happen during appointments
4 hours
Daily staff time lost to phone calls

HOW FRONTDESK
WORKS

One AI workforce that handles every touchpoint—from first inquiry to booked appointment

24/7 Patient Chat

Patients visit your optometry practice website at any hour. Frontdesk Chat answers instantly, qualifies new patients, checks insurance, shows available appointment slots, and books exams—all without human intervention.

  • Automatically captures insurance information, vision concerns, and appointment preferences
  • Checks real-time availability across all doctors and exam rooms
  • Books eye exams directly into your practice management system
Frontdesk Chat
2:14 AM • Active
"Hi, I need to schedule an eye exam. My vision has been blurry."
AI
"I have availability with Dr. Martinez this Saturday at 10 AM. Does that work for you?"
"Yes! That's perfect."
Eye Exam Booked ✓
Saturday, March 9 • 10:00 AM
Frontdesk Receptionist
Answered in 0.2s
AI: "Hello! This is Frontdesk. How can I help you today?"
Caller: "My contact lens is torn. Can I get a replacement?"
AI: "I can help with that. Let me check your prescription and schedule a fitting."
✓ Contact Lens Order Created

AI Phone Receptionist

Every call is answered instantly—prescription refills, appointment inquiries, insurance questions, frame adjustments. The AI understands context, schedules appointments, orders contacts, and escalates to staff only when needed.

  • Answers calls in under 0.5 seconds, 24/7
  • Processes prescription refills and contact lens orders automatically
  • Recognizes patients from EHR and references past visits and prescriptions

Smart Outbound Follow-ups

When patients no-show for appointments, Frontdesk Outbound automatically calls to reschedule. The AI references the original conversation, knows their vision concerns and insurance, and books a new appointment—all while updating your EHR and calendar.

  • Automatically detects no-shows and triggers follow-up calls
  • Smart retry sequences with optimal timing
  • Reschedules eye exams and updates all systems automatically
Outbound Call
Smart Retry #3 • Connected
AI: "Hi Alex, this is Frontdesk from Dr. Martinez's office. I noticed we missed you for your eye exam on Saturday. Would you like to reschedule?"
Alex: "Yes! Can we do this Saturday instead?"
✓ Eye Exam Rescheduled
Saturday, March 16 • 10:00 AM
Frontdesk CRM
Name
Alex Chen
Chief Complaint
Blurry vision • Comprehensive eye exam needed
Insurance
VSP Vision Care
Source
Web Chat • 2:14 AM
Status
Exam Scheduled

Unified CRM

Every interaction—chat, call, appointment, prescription refill—automatically creates and updates patient profiles in your CRM. No manual data entry. No missed information. One complete view of every patient and their vision care history.

  • Auto-creates patient profiles from any touchpoint
  • Tracks full journey from inquiry to completed exam
  • Syncs with calendar, EHR, and all practice systems

Marketing Automation

Orchestrate the entire patient journey across email, voice, SMS, and web. Automatically coordinate annual exam reminders, contact lens reorder notifications, and recall campaigns based on patient behavior and appointment history.

  • Multi-channel orchestration (email, calls, texts, forms)
  • Behavior-triggered workflows and recall sequences
  • Automatic appointment reminders and reactivation campaigns
Automated Follow-Ups
What's Happening Now
Pre-appointment reminder sent
Insurance verification SMS scheduled
Post-exam eyewear follow-up ready
Annual recall reminder queued
AI Email Agent
Coming Soon
Pre-Appointment Email
"Hi Alex! Your comprehensive eye exam with Dr. Martinez is confirmed. Here's what to expect and bring..."
Reminder Email
"Just a friendly reminder about your eye exam tomorrow at 10 AM..."

AI Email Agent

Coming Soon: Automatically send personalized, context-aware emails at optimal times. Pre-exam confirmations, appointment reminders, eyewear promotions, and annual recall sequences—all orchestrated by Marketing Automation.

  • Personalized email sequences based on patient behavior
  • Optimal send times for maximum engagement
  • Integrated with Marketing Automation workflows

AI-Powered Forms

Smart patient intake forms that pre-fill from CRM data and guide patients through completion. When forms are submitted, they automatically trigger outbound automation sequences for appointment confirmation and pre-exam preparation workflows.

  • Pre-filled with CRM data (name, contact info, insurance)
  • AI-guided completion for medical history and vision concerns
  • Automatically triggers outbound workflows on submission
AI Form
Patient Intake Form
Pre-filled Fields
✓ Name, Contact, Insurance (from CRM)
AI-Guided Fields
→ Medical History
→ Current Vision Concerns
→ Prescription Medications
What Happens Next
You're notified immediately and appointment confirmation begins

Live Demo

CALL IT
YOURSELF

(864) 619-0619

No sales pitch. Just our AI answering your call, answering questions, and trying to book you.

YOUR OPTOMETRY PRACTICE AI TEAM
EACH ONE DOES DIFFERENT TASKS

Get a complete AI team for your eye care practice. Each agent handles different tasks—answering calls, booking eye exams, handling patient inquiries. They work together 24/7 to keep your schedule full and patients happy.

TIER 1.00

AI Receptionist Teammate

24/7 Receptionist
24/7 Available

Answers every call instantly—no voicemail, no missed appointments. Handles patient inquiries, books eye exams and contact lens fittings, and schedules follow-up appointments automatically.

Phone Calls Exam Booking Patient Support
TIER 1.00

Website Chat Teammate

Live Chat Lead Generator
Always Online

Qualifies new patient leads, answers questions about services and insurance coverage, and provides information about eye exam costs and frame selection instantly. Books appointments and captures contact info—all through your website chat, 24/7.

Lead Qualifying Insurance Info Instant Answers
TIER 1.00

Email Teammate

Email Nurture Specialist
Coming Soon

Sends personalized appointment confirmations, annual eye exam reminders, and follow-up emails automatically. Coordinates with Marketing Automation to send at the right time to keep patients engaged and coming back.

Confirmations Follow-Ups Reminders
TIER 1.00

Intake Form Teammate

Patient Intake Assistant
New Patient Forms

Pre-fills new patient intake forms from CRM data. Guides patients through medical history, insurance information, and vision concerns. Triggers automation workflows when submitted for seamless onboarding.

Pre-filled AI Guided Auto-Trigger
TIER 1.00

Outbound Engagement Teammate

Multi-Channel Outreach
Calls, Texts & Emails

Automatically reaches out to patients at the right time. Makes outbound calls to no-shows, sends personalized SMS appointment reminders, and emails recall sequences for annual exams. Coordinates all outbound channels to recover missed appointments and keep patients engaged.

Outbound Calls SMS Campaigns Email Sequences
TIER 1.00

SMS Texting Teammate

Text Support Agent
Two-Way Texting

Handles two-way SMS conversations with patients and prospective patients. Sends appointment confirmations, glasses ready notifications, and answers questions about contact lens orders via text—98% open rate.

Confirmations Order Updates Two-Way Chat
TIER 1.00

Web Voice Teammate

Voice Interface Agent
Click & Talk

Lets website visitors speak directly to your website about eye care services. Click, talk, get answers about insurance coverage, frame selection, and appointment availability—no typing required. Perfect for mobile users browsing eye doctors.

Voice Chat Mobile Friendly Instant Answers
TIER 1.00

CRM Sync Teammate

CRM Sync Engine
Real-Time Sync

Automatically updates your Frontdesk CRM with every interaction. All your AI agents feed patient data in real-time—no manual imports, no data entry. Every call, text, and interaction is organized by patient status, insurance, and appointment history.

Auto-Sync No Data Entry Organized
TIER 1.00

Auto Task Teammate

Auto Task Creator
Auto-Created

Patients don't create tasks—they just call or text. Your AI recognizes requests (prescription refills, frame adjustments, contact lens reorders, etc.), creates tasks, triages by urgency, and notifies the right staff automatically.

Auto-Create Triage Notifications
TIER 1.00

Smart Alert Teammate

Smart Alert System
Watch & Alert

Watches every conversation and alerts you when it matters. If a patient was frustrated, if glasses are ready for pickup, if an eye exam was booked—you know instantly.

Smart Alerts Custom Rules Instant

THE
JOURNEY

Follow one patient from first call to annual checkup—see how every system works together

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2:14 AM

THE PHONE RINGS
AT 2 AM

Alex calls at 2 AM with an eye emergency. The AI answers instantly—no voicemail, no missed call.

ANSWERED ✓
Frontdesk Receptionist
Answered in 0.2s
AI: "Hello! This is Frontdesk for Vision Care Center. How can I help you today?"
Alex: "Hi, I'm having sudden vision problems in my left eye. I'm really worried."
AI: "I understand this is concerning. We have an emergency opening tomorrow at 9 AM with Dr. Martinez. Would you like me to book that for you?"
Frontdesk CRM
Alex Chen
Active
Phone
(555) 123-4567
Chief Concern
Vision problems - left eye
Priority
Urgent
Appointment Date
Tomorrow, 9:00 AM
Source
Phone • 2:14 AM
Saved to CRM automatically
02
2:15 AM

EVERY WORD
IS SAVED

As Alex talks, the AI captures everything: name, phone, symptoms, urgency level, emergency appointment request. Saved to CRM automatically—no forms, no typing.

03
2:18 AM

TOMORROW AT 9 AM
IS BOOKED

Alex says "Yes!" The AI checks your calendar, finds tomorrow at 9 AM with Dr. Martinez, and books it. Instant confirmation—no waiting.

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Emergency Eye Exam
Alex Chen • Friday, March 9 • 9:00 AM • Dr. Martinez
Automation Sequence
1
Appointment Booked
Trigger detected in CRM
2
Confirmation Email Sent
Appointment details delivered instantly
3
Reminder Scheduled
SMS reminder queued for morning
4
Intake Forms Sent
Patient forms delivered via email
04
2:19 AM

THE SYSTEM
WAKES UP

The moment the appointment is booked, the system springs into action. Confirmation emails, reminder texts, patient intake forms, and insurance verification requests—all happening automatically.

Inbox
2 New
Appointment Confirmation
To: alex@email.com
Sent ✓
"Hi Alex! Your emergency eye exam with Dr. Martinez is confirmed for Friday, March 9 at 9:00 AM..."
Appointment Reminder
To: alex@email.com
Scheduled
"Good morning! Just a friendly reminder about your appointment today at 9:00 AM with Dr. Martinez..."
05
2:20 AM

HER PHONE
BUZZES NOW

Alex's phone buzzes. It's a confirmation email from you—sent automatically by the AI Email Agent (coming soon). She reads it, feels reassured, and goes back to sleep. Meanwhile, a reminder email is already scheduled for Friday morning. No one had to remember to send it.

06
Friday, 9:15 AM

SHE MISSED
THE VISIT

Friday morning, Alex woke up feeling better and decided to skip the appointment. You're at your desk, see the missed appointment in your CRM, and mark it as "No-Show." That's it. One click. The system takes over from here—you don't have to think about what to do next.

NO-SHOW ALERT
Friday, March 9 • 9:00 AM
AC
Alex Chen
Emergency Eye Exam - Dr. Martinez
❌ Did not arrive
Status updated in CRM
→ Recovery sequence triggered
Recovery Sequence
1
No-Show Detected
Status updated in CRM
2
Outbound Call Scheduled
AI will call Alex automatically
3
Context Loaded
Original call + patient data ready
07
Friday, 9:16 AM

ONE CLICK
STARTS IT ALL

The moment you mark Alex as a no-show, the system springs into action. It remembers everything: the 2 AM phone call, her vision symptoms, the urgent nature. Recovery calls get scheduled automatically. Follow-up emails are queued. The entire recovery process starts—you don't have to think about it.

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Monday, 3:45 PM

THE THIRD CALL
WORKS

Alex's phone rings. It's the third call from your AI. She's finally free—just finished her shift at work. She answers. The AI remembers their entire conversation from last week. "Hi Alex, I noticed we missed you on Friday. Are you still having vision concerns?" Alex mentions it's gotten worse again, picks a new time for Tuesday, and hangs up. The calendar updates automatically. No one had to do anything.

CONNECTED ✓
Outbound Call
Smart Retry #3 • Connected
AI: "Hi Alex, I noticed we missed you for the eye exam on Friday. Are you still experiencing vision problems?"
Alex: "Yes, it's actually gotten worse. Can we reschedule for this week?"
Appointment Rescheduled
Tuesday, March 13 • 10:00 AM • Dr. Martinez
09
Tuesday, 11:15 AM

THE EXAM
IS DONE

Alex shows up for the rescheduled exam. Dr. Martinez diagnoses a minor eye strain and prescribes new glasses. You mark it complete in your CRM. The moment you click "Complete," the system springs into action: prescription details are logged, follow-up reminders are queued, and glasses ordering information is sent. All happening automatically—you're just providing care.

EXAM COMPLETE
Tuesday, March 13 • 10:00 AM
Dr. Martinez
Alex Chen
Diagnosis: Eye Strain
Prescription: Updated Glasses
Post-visit sequence activated
Frontdesk Forms
Patient Satisfaction Survey • Pre-filled from CRM
AI guiding through feedback...
AI collecting feedback...
✓ Ready to send automatically
11
Tuesday, 11:30 AM

HER PHONE BUZZES
ON THE WAY OUT

Alex just finished the exam. She's walking to her car when her phone buzzes. It's a patient satisfaction survey from Frontdesk Forms—already filled with her name, email, and the visit date. The AI guides her through rating the experience and leaving feedback right on her phone. When she submits it, you're immediately notified. The follow-up process begins automatically—all without you lifting a finger.

Incoming Call
Answered • Recognized from CRM
Context Loaded
Recent exam • Prescription issued
AI
"Hi Alex! I remember your exam with Dr. Martinez. How can I help?"
Alex
"Question about ordering my new glasses..."
12
Wednesday, 2:30 PM

SHE HAS
A QUESTION

Alex is at work, thinking about her new prescription. She has a question about ordering glasses. She calls. The AI answers instantly, recognizes her from your CRM, remembers her exam and prescription, and is ready to help—no hold time, no voicemail, no missed calls. Alex gets her answer in seconds.

13
March 20, 2024

ALEX ORDERS
HER GLASSES

With all her questions answered, Alex orders her new glasses from your optical department. The system automatically sends order confirmations, frame selection guides, and pickup notifications. Alex is officially a satisfied patient.

GLASSES ORDERED
Prescription Eyewear • Ready in 7-10 days
14
March 28, 2024 • 5:30 PM

SHE TEXTS
AT 5:30 PM

Alex just picked up her glasses. She has questions: "How do I care for these lenses?" "What's the warranty coverage?" She texts the AI. It answers instantly with all the details she needs—no waiting, no phone calls, no searching through paperwork.

Text Conversation
Alex • Recognized from CRM
Alex
"Hi! How should I clean these new lenses?"
AI
"Hi Alex! Use the microfiber cloth we provided and lens cleaner spray. Avoid paper towels or clothing..."
Alex
"What's covered under warranty?"
AI
"You have a 1-year warranty on frames and lenses. Manufacturing defects and accidental damage are covered. Full details: [link]"
15
April 5, 2024 • 8:30 PM

HER GLASSES
NEED ADJUSTMENT

Alex's new glasses feel a bit tight. It's 8:30 PM on a Sunday. She can call, text, or chat—whichever she prefers. The AI answers instantly, understands the issue, and schedules an adjustment appointment for Monday morning. Alex doesn't have to wait for business hours or fill out forms. She just describes the problem, and it's handled.

Alex's Options
CALL
Instant answer
CHAT
Quick & easy
TEXT
From anywhere
APPOINTMENT SCHEDULED
Glasses Adjustment
Scheduled: Monday, 9:00 AM • Optical Department
17
September 15, 2024

ANNUAL EXAM
REMINDER

It's time for Alex's annual eye exam. She gets notified automatically—email, text, or both, your choice. The system sends appointment reminders, health screening notifications, insurance updates, and preventive care alerts. Patients stay informed without you sending individual messages. Everything happens automatically.

Patient Reminder
Sent Automatically
ANNUAL CHECKUP
Time for Your Eye Exam
It's been 1 year since your last visit • Book now for Dr. Martinez
INSURANCE UPDATE
Benefits Refresh
Your vision benefits have renewed for 2024!
NEW FRAMES
Fall Collection Arrival
New designer frames now available in our optical department
✓ All patients notified
No manual sending required
ANNUAL EXAM COMPLETE
March 20, 2025
Alex Chen
Annual Eye Exam • Dr. Martinez • All clear, healthy vision
✓ Loyal patient for 1 year
Regular visits, engaged care
Why she stayed
"Questions answered instantly, easy scheduling, never had to wait on hold, felt taken care of"
18
March 20, 2025

A YEAR LATER
SHE RETURNS

A year later, Alex comes back for her annual exam. She had a great experience—appointments were always easy to schedule, questions were answered instantly, and she felt supported. The same AI that helped her find your practice kept her engaged as a patient. That's the full journey: emergency call to loyal patient to annual care.

FREQUENTLY ASKED
QUESTIONS

Everything you need to know about using Frontdesk for your optometry practice

Can it handle after-hours appointment calls? +

Yes. The AI receptionist for optometry practices answers calls 24/7, schedules eye exams, books contact lens fittings, and handles urgent vision issues—all while your staff is off duty. No more missed appointments at 2 AM.

How does it handle prescription renewal requests? +

The AI collects prescription renewal requests automatically, verifies patient information, confirms the last exam date, and routes requests to your optometrist. Urgent cases like red eye or vision loss can be escalated immediately.

Does it reduce appointment no-shows? +

Yes. The optometry practices scheduling software automatically sends confirmation emails and reminder texts before appointments. When no-shows happen, it immediately calls to reschedule—recovering up to 40% of missed eye exams.

Can it book appointments directly into my calendar? +

Yes. Integrates with Google Calendar, Outlook, and most calendar systems. The AI checks real-time availability and books eye exams, contact lens fittings, and frame consultations instantly—no back-and-forth phone tag needed.

How does the new patient intake work? +

After scheduling, new patients automatically receive intake forms that are pre-filled with their contact information. The AI guides them through vision history and insurance verification. When submitted, you're notified immediately before their appointment.

Does it work with my existing systems? +

Yes. Frontdesk integrates with most optometry practice management systems including RevolutionEHR, Uprise, Crystal PM, and others. All patient data syncs automatically—appointments, insurance information, and prescription requests.

Can it handle multiple locations? +

Absolutely. The optometry practices automation AI knows all your clinic locations, provider availability, service offerings, and specialties. It can route calls based on location, handle multi-office inquiries, and manage multiple practices simultaneously.

What about emergency vision issues? +

The AI handles urgent calls 24/7, identifies symptoms like sudden vision loss or eye injuries, and immediately escalates to your on-call optometrist. Non-urgent issues like broken glasses or lost contacts are scheduled appropriately.

How much does it cost? +

Pricing is based on your practice size and call volume. Most optometry practices see ROI within the first month from reduced no-shows and increased patient retention. Contact us for a custom quote.

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features

The AI Receptionist that Never Sleeps

Capture calls and appointments 24/7, even outside of business hours. Setup in minutes, keep your existing number.

AI Receptionist Tailored to your Business

Your AI Receptionist will understand everything about your business and services. This means that it can answer complex questions from callers easily.

AI Receptionist Sends Texts & Schedules Appointments’

Your AI phone receptionist can intelligently text the caller custom links during the conversation. For example, if the caller asks to schedule an appointment, the receptionist can text them your Calendly link.

Build and Tweak your AI Receptionist in Minutes

The simplest solution on the market. Create, purchase, and publish your AI Receptionist in just five minutes. You can even update your receptionist's knowledge base or greeting phrase anytime

Advanced Analytics with Your AI Receptionist

View  call transcripts, text history, and voicemails directly from your admin dashboard. Export phone numbers of callers for targeted promo.

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Multiple Channels, One AI Receptionist

Voice

Answers calls 24/7 with a human-like voice.

Text

Reaches out via SMS and replies to incoming text messages.

Website Embeddables

Choose your size, color, and voice. Then, embed your receptionist in your website.

integrations

Seamless Integration with Leading Scheduling Tools

Supercharge your existing booking system with our AI virtual receptionist. No limits.

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"We get about 400 calls a week, and before (Frontdesk) the phones rang all day long. Around 80% of callers hit zero, so someone was always stuck directing calls. Now only about 20% reach our operator. The phones are quiet, the team can focus, and both offices are much calmer."

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"(Frontdesk) ended up transforming our entire office. We went from a 20-kid waitlist to zero, we capture 100% of our referral opportunities, and we’re saving hours every single day."

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"(Frontdesk) has taken a huge weight off our practice. We no longer miss calls, and I don’t have to spend time managing an answering service. The AI handles everything reliably, and I can update it in real time. it’s like having a full-time receptionist without the time burden."