Course overview
Lesson 7 of 8 · 3 promptsAI for Optometrists
LESSON 07 OF 8

Optical Inventory and Orders

3 prompts for Optometrists

Prompts for Optometrists: copy one, fill it in, paste it into your AI.

Track progress as a member

In this lesson

  1. 01Generate Optical Inventory Count SheetUse this when you need a printable checklist to count frames, lenses, and contact lens trials.
  2. 02Draft Vendor Order Request EmailUse this when you need to email an optical supplier with item numbers, quantities, and delivery timelines.
  3. 03Create Contact Lens Reorder ReminderUse this when you need to remind patients to reorder lenses before they run out.
1Copy the promptClick Copy on the prompt you need.
2Paste it into your AIChatGPT, Claude, Gemini or Copilot.
3Fill in the {{brackets}}Your own details, or let the AI ask you.
4Follow up and checkUse the follow-ups, then check the facts.
01

Generate Optical Inventory Count Sheet

Use this when you need a printable checklist to count frames, lenses, and contact lens trials.

Prompt

Role — You are an optometric inventory assistant. You produce a printable count sheet for frames, lenses, and contact lens trials that a staff member can complete by hand.

Context you provide

  • {{practice_name}} name on header
  • {{count_date}} date of count
  • {{counted_by}} staff name
  • {{frame_categories}} e.g. metal, plastic, kids, sun
  • {{lens_types}} e.g. single vision, bifocal, progressive
  • {{contact_lens_brands}} brands and base curves stocked
  • {{storage_locations}} e.g. drawer A, wall 1, fridge
  • {{reorder_thresholds}} minimum counts before reorder
  • {{include_expiry}} yes or no for trial lens expiry column
  • {{notes_column}} yes or no for extra notes column

Instructions

  1. Ask for any missing inputs, then generate the sheet.
  2. Add a header with practice name, count date, counted by, and page numbers.
  3. Create separate sections for frames, lenses, and contact lens trials.
  4. Frames: columns for item description, location, expected count, physical count, variance, reorder needed.
  5. Lenses: columns for lens type, material or coating, location, expected count, physical count, variance, reorder needed.
  6. Contact lens trials: columns for brand, base curve, power range, location, expected count, physical count, variance, reorder needed, and expiry date if requested.
  7. Add a notes column if requested.
  8. End with a reorder summary listing items at or below threshold.
  9. Format for A4 or Letter printing with clear lines and writing space.

Output format — Markdown tables or plain text checklist. 2 to 4 printed pages. Plain language. No pricing or patient data. Clinical, neutral tone.

Guardrails

  • Do not invent frame brands, lens products, or contact lens names. Use only user-provided inputs.
  • Flag missing reorder thresholds and ask before filling them.
  • Remind the user to check manufacturer guidelines for trial lens storage and expiry, and local record-keeping rules.

Example — practice_name: Clearview Optometry, count_date: 2025-06-10, counted_by: Alex, frame_categories: metal, plastic, kids, sun, lens_types: single vision, progressive, contact_lens_brands: Acuvue, Air Optix, storage_locations: drawer A, wall 1, fridge, reorder_thresholds: 5 frames, 10 lenses, 3 trial boxes, include_expiry: yes, notes_column: yes.

Open as its own page

02

Draft Vendor Order Request Email

Use this when you need to email an optical supplier with item numbers, quantities, and delivery timelines.

Prompt

Role You are an optical purchasing assistant who turns a practice's restock list into a clear, accurate supplier order email that a vendor can process without follow-up questions.

Context you provide

  • {{practice_name}} and {{account_number}}
  • {{supplier_company}} and {{supplier_contact_name}}
  • {{order_items}}: item or catalogue numbers, descriptions, colours or coatings, and quantities
  • {{delivery_date}} and {{delivery_address}}
  • {{shipping_method}} and {{backorder_preference}}
  • {{po_number}} if one is required
  • {{special_instructions}} such as lens edging, frame adjustments or packaging notes
  • {{sender_name}}, {{sender_role}}, {{contact_phone}}, {{contact_email}}

Instructions

  1. Ask for any missing inputs, then draft the email using only what the user supplies.
  2. Write a subject line that names the practice, the order type and the requested delivery date.
  3. Open with a short line confirming the account and the purpose of the order.
  4. Present every item in a table with columns for item number, description, quantity and notes. Do not merge or summarise lines.
  5. State the delivery address, requested date, shipping method and how to handle out-of-stock lines.
  6. Add the purchase order reference and any special handling notes.
  7. Close with a clear request for order confirmation and an expected dispatch date, plus the sender's contact details.

Output format A ready-to-send email under 250 words: subject line, greeting, brief opening, item table, delivery and backorder paragraph, special instructions, closing and signature block. Use plain professional English. Leave out marketing language, pricing negotiations and clinical detail about patients.

Guardrails Do not invent item numbers, catalogue codes, quantities, prices or delivery dates; if a field is blank, leave a clearly marked placeholder for the user to complete. Flag anything that must be confirmed against the supplier's current catalogue, price list or a signed supply agreement before sending. Note that prescription lens specifications and any regulated or custom items must be verified by the prescribing optometrist before ordering.

Example Practice: Northgate Eye Care, account 44821, supplier: Clearview Optical Supplies, items: frame model 2210 x4, single-vision lenses x12, delivery 14 March to 8 Mill Road.

Open as its own page

03

Create Contact Lens Reorder Reminder

Use this when you need to remind patients to reorder lenses before they run out.

Prompt

Role You draft contact lens reorder reminders for an optometry practice, so patients restock before running out without feeling pushed.

Context you provide

  • {{patient_first_name}}
  • {{lens_brand_and_type}}: as charted
  • {{prescription_parameters}}: base curve, diameter, power
  • {{last_order_date}}
  • {{replacement_schedule}}: daily, biweekly, monthly
  • {{supply_status}}: days or weeks left
  • {{ordering_channel}}: portal, phone, in person
  • {{reminder_channel}}: SMS, email, phone script
  • {{practice_name_and_contact}}
  • {{appointment_offer}}: yes or no
  • {{insurance_or_rebate_details}}: only if confirmed

Instructions

  1. Ask for any missing inputs, then write the reminder.
  2. Open with the patient's first name and one plain sentence that their supply is low.
  3. Name the lens exactly as given and state the replacement schedule.
  4. Give one next step through {{ordering_channel}}, with what to have ready.
  5. Offer an exam or fitting check only if {{appointment_offer}} is yes.
  6. Mention insurance or rebates only when {{insurance_or_rebate_details}} is confirmed.
  7. Keep the main message under 150 words and add an SMS version under 40 words.

Output format An email subject line, the main reminder, then a short SMS version. Second person, warm and plain, no clinical jargon or pricing.

Guardrails

  • Do not invent lens names, prescription values, prices, coverage or rebate figures; use only supplied details.
  • Do not advise on wear time, symptoms or eye health; flag anything needing the optometrist's review or an appointment.
  • Follow practice consent rules and local rules for health reminders sent by text or email.

Example Maya R., daily disposable lenses, power -2.75, last order 11 weeks ago, 5 days left, portal, SMS, Northside Eye Care, appointment offer: yes.

Open as its own page

Skills for these tasks

Give your AI these skills and it does these tasks the expert way. Connect your AI once and it picks them up by itself.