Six optometry appointment reminder text templates, from eye-exam confirmation to dilation warnings and annual-exam recalls, that reduce no-shows. Use the variants as-is, edit the placeholders, or download the editable Word doc.
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When to use: Use this as soon as the exam is booked.
Hi patient name, your eye exam at clinic name is confirmed for date and time. Please bring your current glasses or contacts and a list of any medications. Reschedule: link.
Send this as soon as the exam is booked.
Asking patients to bring their current glasses or contacts makes the exam more accurate. A clear confirmation with prep notes sets the visit up to run on time.
When to use: Use this the day before, especially if dilation is planned.
Hi patient name, reminder of your eye exam at clinic name tomorrow at date and time. If your eyes will be dilated, bring sunglasses and consider arranging a ride, since vision can be blurry after. Reply C to confirm.
Send this the day before, especially if dilation is planned.
Dilation can blur vision for hours, so a heads-up to bring sunglasses or a ride prevents an unsafe surprise and a rescheduled exam.
When to use: Use this when an order is ready for pickup.
Hi patient name, good news, your new glasses are ready for pickup at clinic name. Stop by anytime we are open, or call phone number with questions. We think you will love them!
Send this when an order is ready for pickup.
A prompt ready-for-pickup text speeds up collection and gives the patient a little moment of delight. Include hours or a call number to make pickup easy.
When to use: Use this when you want an active confirmation.
Hi patient name, can you confirm your eye exam at clinic name on date and time? Reply C to keep it, or reschedule here: link. We look forward to seeing you.
Use this when you want an active confirmation to keep the schedule full.
A one-letter confirmation is easy for patients and lets you fill a freed slot from your waitlist. Confirming early keeps exam chairs from sitting empty.
When to use: Use this when a patient is due for their annual exam.
Hi patient name, it is time for your annual eye exam at clinic name. Yearly exams catch changes early and keep your prescription current. Book here: link or call phone number.
Send this when a patient is due for their annual exam.
Annual recalls bring patients back on schedule and catch vision changes early. Lead with the health benefit and make booking a single tap.
When to use: Use this when a patient's contact supply is likely running low.
Hi patient name, you may be running low on contacts. Reorder from clinic name here: link so you never run out, and we will let you know if you are due for an exam first.
Send this when a patient's contact supply is likely running low.
Reorder reminders prevent a gap in supply and a scramble to the drugstore. Flagging when an exam is due also keeps prescriptions current and compliant.
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