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Every patient call matters — especially the urgent ones

Turnless answers your practice phone, handles Medicare and bulk billing enquiries, and books eye examinations -- so your reception is always available.

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The problem

Every missed call is money walking out the door.

01

Missed calls during eye examinations

Eye examinations require your full attention. When you're behind the slit lamp, nobody's free to answer the phone -- and prospective patients won't always try again.

02

Medicare and bulk billing questions eating up reception time

Questions about bulk billing eligibility, Medicare rebates, and what's covered by health funds are common and time-consuming. Handling them between appointments slows down your entire day.

03

Urgent vision change calls going unanswered

Sudden changes in vision -- flashes, floaters, or significant blurring -- can indicate serious conditions. When those calls go unanswered, the consequences can be far more than just a missed booking.

How it works

What happens on every call

Turnless handles the full conversation — start to finish.

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Answer

Every call is answered in under a second — during appointments, after hours, even on public holidays.

02

Book

Collects the caller's details, checks your calendar, and confirms the appointment with an SMS.

03

Remember

Builds a profile from every call. Greets returning customers by name and recalls their preferences.

Features

How Turnless helps optometry practices

24/7 phone answering

Every call is answered professionally, whether it's during a full appointment schedule or after hours when the practice is closed. No patient enquiry goes to voicemail.

Incoming call

Sarah Johnson

+61 412 555 089

Turnless answering automatically

Appointment type and duration guidance

Turnless helps callers understand the difference between a standard eye test, a contact lens fitting, and a specialist consultation -- booking the right appointment length every time.

Book appointment

Today

✓ Appointment confirmed

11:00 AM · Confirmation SMS sent

Medicare and bulk billing enquiry handling

Turnless answers common questions about Medicare eligibility, bulk billing availability, and health fund rebates using the information you provide during setup.

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Turnless

just now

Hi Sarah! Reminder for tomorrow at 11:00 AM. Reply CANCEL to cancel.

See you then!

Urgent vision change triage

When a caller describes sudden or significant vision changes, Turnless recognises the urgency, collects their details, and flags the call for immediate attention from your team.

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Sarah Johnson

Regular · 8 visits

Last visit3 weeks ago
Favourite serviceColour + cut
PrefersMorning slots

Remembered from past calls

FAQ

Common questions about Turnless for Optometry Practices

How does Turnless work for optometry practices?
Turnless acts as your dedicated phone answering service, handling appointment bookings, patient enquiries, and Medicare questions on your behalf. You provide your practice details and services, and Turnless represents you professionally on every call.
Can Turnless handle Medicare and bulk billing questions?
Yes. Turnless can answer common questions about Medicare eligibility and bulk billing availability using the details you configure during setup. Specific eligibility queries are noted and passed to your reception team for follow-up.
What happens with urgent vision change calls?
Turnless is configured to identify language describing sudden vision changes, flashes, floaters, or significant blurring -- symptoms that may indicate a serious eye condition. These calls are flagged as urgent and passed to your team for immediate follow-up.
Can Turnless book different appointment types?
Yes. Turnless understands the difference between appointment types -- such as a standard bulk-billed eye test, a contact lens fitting, and a specialised consultation -- and books the appropriate slot based on the caller's needs.
Will patients know they're not speaking to a receptionist?
Turnless is designed to sound natural and professional. Most patients simply experience a smooth, informative call that answers their questions and books their appointment without any fuss.
Integrations

Works with your practice management system

Connect Turnless to your existing booking system so your AI receptionist books directly into it — no double entry.

Cliniko

Book optometry appointments directly into Cliniko during live calls.

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