Kathleen England
877.533.1509 x114
The consultants at Visionary Optics are experts in their field and always ready to help eye care practitioners and patients find the perfect fit for scleral lenses. Every month, we will feature a different Visionary Optics consultant and the valuable work they are doing.
Kathleen England has been a noteworthy part of the Visionary Optics team for nearly five years. Currently serving as the Product Manager for both Visionary Optics and VibrantVue®, she has worn many hats within the company since 2017.
Kathleen assists with onboarding new Visionary Optics customers and helping them grow their specialty lens practice. She has also aided in implementing new products to continue both Visionary Optics and VibrantVue®’s integral success. Kathleen’s background is in healthcare management and finance, which helps support new and existing eye care practitioners integrate specialty contact lenses and products into their practice.
Q&A with Products and Billing Manager Kathleen England
What is your favorite part about being a part of the Visionary Optics team?
For me, every day is something new, and I absolutely love that. Being a part of a small, dynamic company like Visionary Optics, I am able to truly make an impact with my work. As the Product Manager, I am able to openly collaborate with team members on our current and future products. I look at it through a lens (pun intended) of, “How will this product help our customers and their patients?” Knowing my efforts make a difference is all that I need to love coming to “work” every day. I also truly love working with a team that puts their heart into their work every single day. We all work together to support each other and the greater good of our amazing customers.
What is a recent story that highlights how Visionary Optics’ products truly have the power to change lives?
We recently launched our new SIGHTSUPPORT program for patients who may need assistance due to financial hardship, and I have the honor of speaking with the doctors and some patients who go through this program.
I had a patient call in tears after receiving her scleral lenses. She was preparing to sell items to afford her lenses and said this program came right when she needed it the most. She was so thankful for our team for providing her with “the gift of sight.” I am well aware of how our scleral lenses change people’s lives, but knowing that we are giving back to those who need it the most really touches my heart and makes me so proud of being a part of this team.
How does VibrantVue® fit into Visionary Optics’ existing product line, and why did Visionary Optics decide to start offering these products?
It only makes sense that Visionary Optics would start offering an (exceptional) eye care line like VibrantVue®. We strive to provide our customers with the best possible service and products, so having high-quality products like our VibrantVue® Scleral Saline to go with our scleral lenses is a synergy like no other.
I love the simplicity that comes with the line. Patients can order on www.vibrantvue.com, and eye care practitioners can rest easy knowing their patients are getting an excellent product quickly without them having to do any of the heavy lifting. Every one of our employees use at least one of the VibrantVue® products in the line. We couldn’t recommend it if we didn’t trust it ourselves.
What do you want doctors to know about partnering with Visionary Optics?
Ensuring you have the best scleral lens partner doesn’t end after the fitting process is over. We ensure your team – from your techs to your accountant – feels confident in integrating Visionary Optics into your practice from start to finish. That means ensuring monthly account reviews are completed, the integration process is optimized, and of course working day in and day out to ensure our products are top of the line and always evolving. I am proud to have a hand in that at Visionary Optics.
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