Dry Eye Disease & MGD: A Step-by-Step Overview

How Hoot Works for Dry Eye

What the eye care practice does on the left. What the dry eye patient experiences on the right.

Step 1: In the Office

The Doctor Makes the Promise and Hands the Patient the Handout.

The doctor tells the patient to expect short videos via text and email, and hands them a branded handout before they leave the room.

The Practice
The Patient
The Doctor
"You have meibomian gland dysfunction, and that's why your eyes feel the way they do. I'm going to send you short videos via text and email explaining everything, so you'll understand exactly what's causing your symptoms and what we can do about it."
The Handout
Handed directly to the patient. Includes a QR code. Patient scans and replies YES. Enrollment complete.
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Doctor speaking with patient in exam room
What the patient hears
"My doctor explained I have dry eye disease and is sending me videos so I can understand my condition and treatment at home."
handout design here: includes QR code, doctor intro, and condition overview
Patient phone showing opt-in text from doctor
Step 2: At the Patient's Home

The Patient Receives Their Doctor's Videos via Text and Email

Over 7 days, short videos arrive from the doctor. No app. No portal. Each video ends with a quick survey.

Dry Eye Disease Education Campaign
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How the Patient Receives It
Day 1
Explains what MGD is and why it is causing their symptoms.
SMS
Video Sent
Day 3
Explains the risks of leaving dry eye disease untreated.
SMS
Video Sent
Day 5
Walks through the in-office treatment procedure so patients arrive knowing what to expect.
SMS
Video Sent
Day 7
Covers at-home options and the most effective in-office treatments available.
SMS
Video Sent
Step 3: Happening Automatically

Hoot Identifies Barriers and Responds Before They Become Drop-Offs

Survey responses are analyzed after each video. If a barrier is detected, Hoot sends a targeted follow-up via text and email within 2 hours. No one on the team has to do anything.

Clinical Concerns

Patient selects: "I'm not sure what the in-office treatment actually involves."

Hoot sends a video covering what the first week on [Medication] feels like, which side effects are normal, and when to call the office.

Emotional Concerns

Patient selects: "I'm not convinced this will actually help my symptoms."

Hoot delivers a video addressing why the doctor recommends this treatment, what the family should know, and a real patient sharing their experience.

Financial Concerns

Patient selects: "I'm not sure if my insurance or FSA covers this."

Hoot follows up with a video explaining FSA and HSA eligibility for dry eye treatment, available financing options, and a breakdown of the long-term cost of leaving MGD untreated.

Patient Starts Treatment

Ongoing Adherence Support. Warm compress reminders, symptom check-ins, and follow-up care guidance from the doctor via text and email. Patients stay consistent with their dry eye routine long after their in-office visit.

The Business Impact

What Hoot Is Worth to a Practice?

Based on an eye care practice seeing 100 new dry eye patients per month with an average treatment value of $1,500.

37%
Patients Lost Before Starting
Hoot cuts abandonment by half, recovering ~18 patients every month.
+20%
Improvement in Persistence
Patients stay on therapy longer, adding ~1.4 months per patient on average.
$1.09M
Annual Revenue Lift
Combined starts and adherence gains across a 12-month period.
30x
Return on Investment
Against an estimated annual Hoot cost of ~$36,000.

The bottom line: The difference between a dry eye diagnosis and a patient who follows through is a patient who understands what is happening in their eyes. Hoot delivers that understanding automatically, and the numbers show it.

Ready to Get Started?

Hoot handles the dry eye campaign design, video production, automated messaging setup, and staff training. All we need is your go-ahead.

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