Contact lens reorder reminders before they run out
Patients get a reorder text timed to their lens supply, with a pay-and-collect link.
Keep lens revenue in your practice instead of online sellers.
The problem
Patients forget to reorder, then buy online elsewhere.
Pain point we researched: Koira: 100 small businesses on where their time goes
What it could earn or save you
Rough estimate- Time
- About 1 to 2 hours a week
- Money
- Illustrative: keeping a few lens orders a month in-house
How we got this: Rough estimate. Your results depend on your business; this is an illustrative estimate, not a guarantee.
How to switch it on
- 1
Export lens-supply dates from your PMS.
- 2
Schedule a reminder 2 weeks before running out.
- 3
Add a pay link and collection/delivery option.
- 4
Re-send once after 7 days.
Tools you can use
- SolutionreachVisit site (opens in new tab)
Patient recall, reminders and two-way texting for practices.
- Stripe Payment LinksVisit site (opens in new tab)
Shareable payment links and deposits without a website.
Tool links are plain links for now. Some may later become affiliate links, which will always be labelled. Check each tool’s current pricing on its site.
Template and prompt
Template:
Template:
Hi {first_name}, your contact lenses from {practice} are due to run out soon. Reorder in 1 click: {link}AI prompt (generic text only, no personal data):
Write 2 friendly contact lens reorder reminders under 160 characters.