Visioneering Technologies, Inc., Appoints Dr. Douglas P. Benoit as Executive Director of Professional Affairs

Dr. Benoit brings 30 years’ experience as one of the industry’s leading experts on contact lenses

Visioneering Technologies, Inc., Appoints Dr. Douglas P. Benoit as Executive Director of Professional Affairs (Photo: Business Wire)

ATLANTA--()--To better support the practice needs of eye care professionals (ECPs), Visioneering Technologies, Inc. (VTI), a global company dedicated to improving vision care, has named Douglas P. Benoit, O.D., F.A.A.O., to the newly created position of Executive Director, Professional Affairs.

In his new position, Dr. Benoit will be responsible for interfacing with eye care professionals to increase awareness and use of the NaturalVue® 1 Day Contact Lenses product line and its unique advanced-technology designs. He will also be working with professional organizations and educational institutions to raise awareness of VTI and its NaturalVue products.

“The appointment of Dr. Benoit comes at an important time for VTI, as we expand our sales force nationwide to better meet the needs of additional eye care professionals and patients,” said Sally Dillehay, Ed.D., O.D., M.S., Chief Medical Officer for VTI. “He is one of the most knowledgeable and well-respected educators and practitioners in the field of contact lenses today. We look forward to having Dr. Benoit bring his vast knowledge and expertise to our growing company.”

Dr. Benoit’s leadership in the contact lens industry spans more than 30 years. For approximately 21 years, Dr. Benoit served on the executive committee for the American Academy of Optometry’s Section on Cornea, Contact Lenses, and Refractive Technologies, including Chair of the Section in 2011 and 2012. He earned distinction as a Diplomate in this Section of the Academy, a title earned by less than 170 eye care professionals worldwide. He is a Distinguished Practitioner and Fellow in the National Academies of Practice-Optometry Section, and a Diplomate of the American Board of Optometry. He has conducted multiple FDA clinical studies, published numerous articles, and lectures frequently on contact lenses and external disease. Dr. Benoit received his Doctor of Optometry degree from The New England College of Optometry in Boston, Massachusetts.

Dr. Benoit notes that one reason he decided to join VTI is the company’s focus on patient health, as well as its innovative design for one-day multifocal lenses. “I am looking forward to contributing to the VTI team with its exciting and innovative product line,” said Benoit. “I know how special the NaturalVue Multifocal lenses are because I have participated in research studies with the design, prescribed it to patients for over 2 years, and I wear it myself. It is the only daily disposable multifocal contact lens in the U.S. market today with a center distance design, which enables us to address a broad spectrum of visual needs with a full range of powers available in 0.25D steps. It’s a great lens for practitioners and patients who have tried and been disappointed by other products on the market.”

To contact Dr. Benoit directly call 1-844-VTI-LENS (1-844-884-5367), extension 136, or email dbenoit@vtivision.com.

About Visioneering Technologies, Inc.
Visioneering Technologies, Inc. (VTI), headquartered in Alpharetta, Georgia, is an innovative company dedicated to developing products that improve vision. With a portfolio of technologies, the company uses creative and differentiated design approaches to develop products that enhance practitioner and patient experiences. VTI optical designs have been awarded twelve patents worldwide, with an additional seven pending. Strength in science, an entrepreneurial culture, and the ability to bring technology to life make Visioneering Technologies, Inc. a company to watch. For more information, visit www.vtivision.com or call 844-884-5367, ext. 104.

Contacts

Visioneering Technologies, Inc.
Layna L. Mendlinger
info@vtivision.com

Release Summary

To support ECPs, Visioneering Technologies, Inc. (VTI) has named Douglas P. Benoit, O.D., F.A.A.O., as Executive Director of Professional Affairs.

Contacts

Visioneering Technologies, Inc.
Layna L. Mendlinger
info@vtivision.com