For Optometry Practices

Optometry Recall Cards +
Follow-Up Calls

Automated postcard + call sequences that remind patients their eyes may have changed. Turn overdue exams into booked appointments.

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4.4%
Direct mail response rate
—up to 9% on house lists1
58%
Drop in eye care visits
during COVID2
~$485
Average revenue per
patient visit3

Your Patients Aren't Coming Back on Their Own

Most patients skip eye exams because they think they "see fine." But many eye conditions—glaucoma, macular degeneration—have no symptoms until it's too late. Eye care visits dropped 58% during COVID2 and many practices still haven't fully recovered. Those patients need a nudge.

Why Patients Lapse

  • × "I see fine, so I don't need to go"
  • × No proactive recall system to re-engage them
  • × Current glasses/contacts feel "good enough"
  • × Simply forgetting without proactive recall

What Brings Them Back

  • ✓ Postcard: "Your eyes may have changed since your last exam"
  • ✓ Personal call: "Dr. [Name] noticed it's been a while"
  • ✓ Specific offer: free retinal scan or frame discount
  • ✓ 3 waves over 8 weeks with 90-day rest cycle

Pre-Built Optometry Playbook

Lapsed Patient Reactivation — 3 waves, 8 weeks, 90-day rest cycle

W1

Week 1 — Postcard

"Your eyes may have changed" tone. Free retinal scan or frame discount offer. QR code to online booking.

W2

Week 2–3 — Front-Desk Call

Personal and warm. "Dr. [Name] noticed it's been a while since your last eye exam." Pre-loaded script.

W4

Week 4–5 — Second Postcard + Call

Vision health urgency: "Many eye conditions have no symptoms." Different design, second call for non-responders.

W7

Week 7–8 — Final Postcard

"Keep your vision health on track" framing. Time-limited offer. Then 90-day rest before recycling.

Annual exams are standard—every patient who skips a year is a reactivation candidate.

What You'll Actually Send

Four design styles, all themed for your optometry practice and ready to customize. Same offer, same call follow-up — just pick the look that fits your brand.

Bold

Bold optometry practice postcard design — Lapsed Patient Reactivation

Photo

Photo-led optometry practice postcard design — Lapsed Patient Reactivation

Minimal

Minimal optometry practice postcard design — Lapsed Patient Reactivation

Gradient

Gradient optometry practice postcard design — Lapsed Patient Reactivation

Front Detail

Detailed view of optometry practice postcard front — Lapsed Patient Reactivation

Back (Address Side)

optometry practice postcard back showing return address and recipient zone — Lapsed Patient Reactivation

How It Works

1

Pick the Optometry Playbook

Choose "Lapsed Patient Reactivation" or "New Mover Welcome." Wave timing, call scripts, and postcard direction are pre-configured.

2

Upload Your Patient List

Export overdue patients from your EHR as CSV. Our import wizard auto-maps patient name, phone, address, and last exam date.

3

Launch & Let It Run

Postcards mail automatically via USPS. Your call queue populates 3–5 days after delivery. The sequence runs itself.

4

Front Desk Works the Queue

Pre-loaded scripts, outcome tracking, and automatic follow-up scheduling. Warm leads get flagged for priority booking.

The Math Behind Optometry Recall Cards

A typical optometry practice has 800 overdue patients (no visit in 13+ months). Here's what recall cards deliver:

  • 800 postcards × 2 waves = 1,600 cards × $0.79/card (Pro) = $1,264 total spend
  • At a 4% response rate → 32 patients return
  • Average annual patient value: $485 (exam + glasses/contacts)
  • 32 patients × $485 = $15,520 in annual revenue

That's a 12:1 return on a $1,264 investment.

Simple, Transparent Pricing

Free to explore — you only pay when you're ready to send. 30-day money-back guarantee.

Free

$0/forever

Single-wave postcard campaigns · Unlimited contacts · From $1.05/piece

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Pro

$99/mo

Everything in Free + calls, sequencing · From $0.79/piece

Per-piece pricing includes printing + USPS First-Class postage. No hidden fees.

PostKnock also works for

Specific optometry campaigns

Frequently Asked Questions

How do optometry recall cards work?

PostKnock sends professionally designed postcards to patients who are overdue for their annual eye exam. Each campaign runs up to 3 waves over 8 weeks: the first postcard reminds them it's time, a follow-up call reinforces the message, and subsequent waves add urgency with limited-time offers. The entire sequence runs automatically after you upload your patient list.

How much do optometry recall postcards cost?

Optometry recall postcards start at $1.05 per 4x6 card on the Free plan, and drop to $0.79 per card on Pro ($99/mo). Pricing includes printing and USPS First-Class postage. There are no setup fees, no minimums, and no contracts — you only pay for what you send.

How often should I send recall postcards to patients?

For optometry, the standard recall cycle is 12 months since the patient's last comprehensive eye exam. We recommend launching a recall campaign as soon as patients hit the 12-month mark, with a 90-day rest period between campaign cycles for non-responders. This keeps outreach consistent without over-contacting patients.

Can I add phone follow-up calls to my recall campaign?

Yes — phone follow-up calls are available on the Pro plan ($99/mo). After each postcard is delivered, a call task appears in your front desk queue 3–5 days later with a pre-loaded script. Your staff logs the call outcome, and non-responders automatically advance to the next wave. Adding calls significantly increases reactivation rates over postcards alone.

What's the difference between recall cards and appointment reminders?

Appointment reminders go to patients who already have an upcoming appointment — confirming a date and time. Recall cards target patients who are overdue and have no appointment scheduled. PostKnock focuses on recall: bringing back patients who've lapsed 12+ months. These are the patients your EHR reminder system misses because there's nothing to remind them about.

Can I target patients whose prescriptions are expiring?

Yes. Export patients from your EHR whose contact lens or glasses prescriptions are within 60–90 days of expiring, then upload them to PostKnock. Use messaging like "Your prescription expires soon — schedule your eye exam to keep your contacts/glasses current." This is one of the highest-converting optometry postcard campaigns because patients have a clear, time-sensitive reason to book.

How long does it take to launch my first recall campaign?

30 minutes from signup to first postcard mailed. Upload your patient CSV, pick the Lapsed Patient Reactivation playbook, customize the offer, and click Launch. Postcards mail via USPS First-Class within 1–2 business days and reach patient mailboxes a few days later.

Can I cancel my subscription anytime?

Yes. Pro is $99/mo (or $799/yr — save $389). Cancel anytime from Settings → Billing. After cancellation you keep Pro features until your billing period ends, then revert to the Free plan automatically. No contracts, no cancellation fees, no exit calls. Annual plans include a 30-day money-back guarantee.

What EHR or practice management software exports work with PostKnock?

Any system that exports CSV (RevolutionEHR, OfficeMate, Crystal PM, Compulink, etc.) works with PostKnock. Direct API integrations are not yet available — the CSV import wizard auto-maps standard columns including name, address, phone, and last visit date.

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1 ANA (Association of National Advertisers), Response Rate Report 2023, published February 2024.

2 Arunoday et al., “Shifts in ophthalmic care utilization during the COVID-19 pandemic,” Nature Communications Medicine, 2023.

3 CareCredit/Jobson, 2019 Optometry Trend Report; Power Practice, Vision Metrics, 2025.