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Top 25 questions patients typically ask optometry offices

  • Sep 22, 2025
  • 1 min read

Appointments & Scheduling

  1. “Can I book an appointment?”

  2. “Do you have anything available this week/evening/weekend?”

  3. “How long will the eye exam take?”

  4. “Can I reschedule or cancel my appointment?”

  5. “Do you accept walk-ins?”

Insurance & Payments

  1. “Do you take my insurance?”

  2. “How much will the eye exam cost without insurance?”

  3. “What’s covered under my vision plan?”

  4. “Do I have any benefits left this year?”

  5. “Do you offer payment plans or discounts?”

Prescriptions & Glasses

  1. “Can I get a copy of my prescription?”

  2. “Is my prescription still valid?”

  3. “Are my new glasses or contacts ready yet?”

  4. “Can I order contact lens refills over the phone?”

  5. “Do you sell frames/lenses in your office?”

Eye Health & Medical Concerns

  1. “I’m seeing blurry/double vision — should I come in right away?”

  2. “Do you check for glaucoma or cataracts?”

  3. “Do you treat red eyes, infections, or pink eye?”

  4. “Do you see children?”

  5. “Do I need dilation for my exam?”

Logistics & Office Info

  1. “What are your office hours?”

  2. “Where are you located?”

  3. “Do you have parking?”

  4. “Do you speak Spanish/Chinese/etc.?”

  5. “Who will be my doctor?”


Why This Matters for Voice AI

Careline AI can confidently answer these 25 common questions. It solves 80–90% of inbound call volume for most optometry clinics.That frees staff to handle only the rare, complex cases — and eliminates missed calls.


 
 
 

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