For Optometrists

Your patients have questions before they ever pick up the phone.

Anchor Co AI answers insurance, services, and new patient intake questions automatically — so your front desk focuses on patients in the office, not callers asking about VSP.

more patients research providers online than in 2020
10 min
setup — one embed code, any website
24/7
insurance and exam questions answered around the clock

The patient question problems every optometry practice knows

Your front desk is managing the waiting room. Patients researching your practice online can’t wait on hold.

"Do you accept VSP?" — insurance questions are the first thing every patient asks

Before a patient books an eye exam, they need to know whether you take their plan. VSP, EyeMed, Medicaid, Medicare, Davis Vision — the list is long, and patients who can't confirm coverage move on to the next provider. A chatbot that lists your accepted plans instantly removes the most common reason patients don't call.

New patients don't know what to bring, how long the exam takes, or what to expect

First-time patients have a dozen questions about your intake process before they're comfortable booking. What insurance card do I bring? Do you dilate on the first visit? Can I get glasses the same day? A chatbot that answers these questions converts hesitant browsers into scheduled appointments.

"Do you fit contacts here?" — services questions tie up your front desk

Patients aren't sure whether you offer contact lens fittings, specialty lenses, or pediatric exams until they call and ask. That call takes 3 minutes your front desk doesn't have when the waiting room is full. A chatbot that describes your full service offering handles this automatically.

After-hours contact lens emergencies send patients to urgent care — not your practice

A patient's contact tears on a Friday evening. They visit your site looking for emergency options, aftercare guidance, or an after-hours number. If your site can't answer, they leave. A chatbot that provides aftercare guidance and next-morning scheduling keeps them in your practice.

What Anchor Co AI does for your optometry practice

One embed. Handles FAQs. Captures new patient inquiries. Works while your team is with patients.

Insurance Accepted FAQ

Lists every vision and medical insurance plan you accept — VSP, EyeMed, Medicaid, Medicare, and others — so patients confirm coverage instantly without calling your front desk.

Services & Exams Info

Explains your full scope of services: comprehensive exams, contact lens fittings, pediatric eye care, specialty lenses, and medical eye care — so patients find the right fit before booking.

New Patient Intake Guide

Answers what to bring, how long a visit takes, whether dilation is required, and how your intake process works — turning nervous first-timers into confident booked patients.

Contact Lens FAQ

Handles questions about contact fittings, lens brands carried, trial lens policies, and aftercare — including guidance on what to do if a patient has an after-hours lens issue.

Questions from optometrists

Can the chatbot accurately list all the insurance plans we accept?

Yes — you configure it with your exact accepted plans. When your accepted network changes, you update the chatbot in minutes. It will never claim you accept a plan you don't.

What about patients asking about Medicaid or Medicare coverage for eye exams?

You can configure the chatbot to explain exactly what's covered under Medicaid and Medicare in your state, including which exam types qualify as medical vs. routine — a question your front desk handles constantly.

Can it handle questions about eyeglass frames and optical services?

Yes — if your practice has an optical dispensary, the chatbot can answer questions about your frame selection, lens options, and whether patients can use their FSA/HSA for eyewear.

What happens when someone asks a question that requires a clinical answer?

The chatbot handles administrative and informational questions only. For anything clinical — symptoms, diagnoses, treatment questions — it routes the patient to call your office or, for urgent concerns, seek emergency care.

How much does it cost?

Plans start at $29/month. One additional new patient per month from an after-hours inquiry that would have gone to a competitor more than covers the cost.

Let the chatbot handle questions. Your team handles care.

Set up in 10 minutes. No tech skills needed. Cancel anytime.

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