AI Workshops

AI Workshops & Training for Optometry

Optometry businesses deal with managing patient recalls for annual eye exams. AI Workshops & Training fixes that. We build custom ai workshops solutions for optometry professionals, starting from $495/person. Hands-on AI workshops where your team builds real tools they use on Monday morning. Not a slide deck about AI. Not a prompting tutorial. Your people leave with working automations built on their actual workflows, plus a clear roadmap for what to tackle next.

92%

of users abandon AI tools within 90 days without proper onboarding and training

BridgeView IT, 2026

34%

improvement in patient recall rates for optometry practices using automated reminders

Deloitte 2024

$28.6 billion

Australian allied health services market size in 2025, growing at 5.2% annually

IBISWorld 2025

Patients compare every healthcare experience to the last good one they had. If one clinic has online booking, digital forms, and automated reminders, the one that does not starts to feel outdated.

Callum Holt, Founder, 13Labs

Last updated: 2026-03-19

Optometry Challenges That AI Workshops Solves

Optometrists, optical dispensers, and eye care clinics. These are the specific problems we see optometry businesses bring to us:

1. Managing patient recalls for annual eye exams. Our approach: available for individual firms or open multi-company sessions. This directly addresses the way optometry professionals actually work.

2. Tracking frame and lens orders with supplier lead times. Our approach: delivered by someone who builds AI products daily, not a corporate trainer. This directly addresses the way optometry professionals actually work.

3. Coordinating between clinical exams and dispensing. Our approach: post-workshop adoption tracking at 30, 60, and 90 days. This directly addresses the way optometry professionals actually work.

4. Promoting new frame collections and lens technologies. Our approach: available for individual firms or open multi-company sessions. This directly addresses the way optometry professionals actually work.

AI Workshops & Training Solutions for Optometry

Based on the challenges above, here are the applications we recommend for optometry businesses:

Appointment Booking: Eye exam booking with recall reminders. Learn how to build a appointment booking.

Sales Dashboard: Frame and lens order tracking with supplier updates. Learn how to build a sales dashboard.

Landing Page: Practice showcase with services and frame collections. Learn how to build a landing page.

Each of these can be customised to your specific optometry workflows. We scope the exact features you need during a free consultation.

What Optometry Businesses Can Expect

We measure success by real business outcomes, not feature lists. For optometry businesses, the key metrics are:

Patient recall rate: We set up tracking from day one so you can see the impact in real numbers.

Average sale per patient: We set up tracking from day one so you can see the impact in real numbers.

Frame dispense rate: We set up tracking from day one so you can see the impact in real numbers.

Tech adoption in optometry is at the medium level. About half of optometry businesses now use some form of digital tools. But most are using off-the-shelf products that only partially fit. Custom software built around your actual workflows is the next step.

Typical investment: $1000-2500. Most optometry clients see measurable ROI within the first month.

How We Work with Optometry Clients

Discovery. You tell us about your optometry business: what is working, what is not, and what you wish you had. We ask about your current tools, team size, and daily workflows.

Scoping and quote. We define exactly what we will build and send you a fixed-price quote. No hourly rates. For optometry projects, this usually falls within $1000-2500.

Build. We build your solution, typically within Half-day to 2-day workshops. You talk directly to our founder and lead engineer. No project managers or middlemen.

Launch and handover. We deploy, walk your team through everything, and provide ongoing support. You own all the code and data.

Optometry in Melbourne

Many independent optometrists competing with chains across Melbourne shopping strips and centres

We have worked with optometry businesses across Melbourne's inner suburbs, outer suburbs, and regional Victoria. Whether you are based in the CBD, Fitzroy, or Geelong, we can meet in person or work remotely.

At a Glance

ChallengeSolutionExpected Outcome
Managing patient recalls for annual eye examsAppointment Booking: Eye exam booking with recall remindersPatient recall rate
Tracking frame and lens orders with supplier lead timesSales Dashboard: Frame and lens order tracking with supplier updatesAverage sale per patient
Coordinating between clinical exams and dispensingLanding Page: Practice showcase with services and frame collectionsFrame dispense rate
Promoting new frame collections and lens technologiesAppointment Booking: Eye exam booking with recall remindersPatient recall rate

Frequently Asked Questions

How customised is AI Workshops for Optometry businesses?

Completely. Unlike generic software, we build AI Workshops around how your Optometry business actually works. Every feature, workflow, and screen is designed for your specific needs.

Will there be downtime when rolling out AI Workshops in my Optometry business?

No. We plan rollouts carefully to avoid disrupting your Optometry operations. New systems run alongside existing ones during the transition, so there is no downtime for your team or customers.

Can I access AI Workshops on my phone for my Optometry business?

Yes. We build responsive web applications that work on phones, tablets, and desktops. You and your Optometry team can access everything from any device with an internet connection.

I already use other software for my Optometry business. Can AI Workshops work alongside it?

Yes. We regularly build solutions that complement existing tools. If you need AI Workshops to connect with your current systems, we can build integrations so everything works together without duplicating effort.

Is my Optometry business data safe with AI Workshops?

Absolutely. We use encrypted databases, secure authentication, and follow best practices for data protection. Your Optometry data is stored securely and backed up regularly. We take this seriously.

Do participants need any technical experience?

No. Our workshops are designed for professionals who have never coded. If you can use a spreadsheet and send an email, you have enough technical ability. We teach you to use AI tools like ChatGPT, Claude, and Microsoft Copilot effectively for your specific role. No programming required.

How is this different from a generic AI course?

Three ways. First, you build real tools during the session, not just learn about AI in theory. Second, everything is customised to your industry and workflows. Third, we track adoption at 30, 60, and 90 days to make sure the training actually sticks. Most AI courses have zero follow-up.

Get AI Workshops & Training for Your Optometry Business

Talk to us about building custom ai workshops solutions for your optometry business. Free consultation, fixed pricing, delivered in Half-day to 2-day workshops.

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