August 24, 2016
Alcon has appointed JeanMarie Davis, OD, FAAO, as Director of Professional Relations & Practitioner Partnerships as part of the US Vision Care Professional Affairs team.
In this role, Dr. Davis will work with leaders in the contact lens, lens care and ocular surface fields to create strategic alliances within optometry, ophthalmology and opticianry to help Alcon deliver better patient outcomes. Her responsibilities will include various educational and strategic aspects related to Alcon’s US Vision Care business.
“Dr. Davis has an outstanding understanding of the eyecare industry, from the front lines of patient care to the behind-the-scenes effort required to maintain a successful eyecare practice,” says Rick Weisbarth, OD, FAAO, vice-president of US Vision Care Professional Affairs at Alcon. “Her involvement in patient care combined with her international industry experience within Alcon positions her well to engage in successful collaborative relationships with many different eyecare professionals that we expect will assist us in helping patients see, look and feel their best.”
Dr. Davis brings more than 15 years of eyecare experience to the role, having most recently served as Global Head, Vision Care Technical Training, within Alcon’s Global Performance Development team. She joined Alcon in 2011, and has served as a member of the extended Global Vision Care franchise leadership team.
Prior to joining Alcon, Dr. Davis owned an optometry practice in Miami, Fla., and was a clinical assistant professor at Nova Southeastern University’s College of Optometry. She also has a background in surgical co-management through experience in ophthalmology and laser surgery centers.
Dr. Davis earned a Bachelor of Science degree from Florida International University and a Doctor of Optometry degree from Nova Southeastern University College of Optometry in Davie, Fla.
