Biography
David W. Hansen, OD, FAAO
Dr. Hansen is a graduate of the University of Iowa and the Illinois College of Optometry. He is a Fellow of the American Academy of Optometry (FAAO) and a Fellow of the College of Optometrists in Vision Development (FCOVD). He is also a Diplomate of the Cornea, Contact Lens, and Refractive Technology Section of the American Academy of Optometry, and is a Distinguished Practitioner in the National Academy of Practices. He has served as a board member and past president of the Heart of America Contact Lens Society. Dr. Hansen was on the editorial board for the Optometric Management journal and a contributing editor of Contact Lens Spectrum. He was a consultant for many contact lens, medical device, equipment and pharmaceutical companies. His major areas of interest include contact lenses, ocular diseases and pediatric vision problems. He conducted clinical research, wrote for professional publications, lectured nationally and internationally, and was in clinical practice in Des Moines, Iowa. While in practice, he was a partner in a multi-specialty group practice and then established a multi-specialty group Optometric practice with full services, including comprehensive diagnosis and treatment of vision conditions with emphasis in ocular disease, including glaucoma; advanced treatment of contact lens and corneal conditions; pediatric care with vision therapy and sports vision rehabilitation.
He served as Head, Global Professional Services for Advanced Medical Optics, Inc. and Abbott Medical Optics Inc. (AMO) in Santa Ana, CA for 10 years. He is now a consultant in the Ophthalmic Industry globally.
Leadership Summary
Celebrated Leadership Skills – Proven guidance with commercial and non- profit organizations.
Problem Solver – Transforms challenges into successful outcomes with analytical strategies.
Creative Strategic Focus – Guides novel, intellectual concepts for competitive advantages.
Innovative Marketer – Clinical experience provides unique practitioner and patient perspective.
Performance Driven – Passionate and responsible implementation of accountable results.
Communication Skills
Authored:
• 6 Chapters in Professional Books
• 118 Major Articles in National and International Publications
Lectured:
• 370 Formal lectures – National and International
Professional Experience
Dave Hansen Consulting – Global Eye Care Consulting California Current
Consulting projects within ophthalmology/optometry/medical device organizations. Scope of activities include ideation, strategies, business and marketing plans, fundraising, marketing and sales approaches, develop alliances and distribution channels, senior management decision assistance, professional leader identification and coordination, and participation in “concept to completion”. Projects are Confidential.
Abbott Medical Optics Inc (AMO) Santa Ana, CA
Head, Global Professional Services 2009-2014
• Interacted regularly with President, Executive Leadership Team (ELT) and Divisional Management
• Served as Interim Medical Director – 2013
• Provided leadership and assisted Post Market Surveillance reports on Cataract Products
• Interacted with Senior Management for Global initiatives
• Interacted with R&D, marketing and sales to provide scientific/clinical information
• Developed science materials/presentations for educational venues at ophthalmic educational meetings
• Developed Clinical presentations when lecturing to professionals
• Assisted selection and managed Key Opinion Leaders for advisory panels
• Interacted with administrative/faculty/students at the Schools/Colleges of Optometry
• Investigated global optometric education and traveled/lectured at various institutions
• Developed communications/newsletters to educate the professional community
• Provided lectures at optometric, ophthalmological, and opticianary meetings
• Engaged with the ophthalmic organizations for AMO, including Vision Web Board, Contact Lens Institute (CLI), American Optometric Association Ophthalmic Council (AOA), American Academy of Optometry (AAO), etc.
• Trained 200 KOLs on the Science of RevitaLens, including the clinical implications of CL and CL care interactions in preparation for educational programs.
• Interacted/lectured with global professionals
• Served on many industry advisory and publishing Boards
• Developed, managed and presented in over 40 US cities (~5000 practitioners) and at BCLA in Manchester, UK a significant U of Houston College of Optometry research project -- A new In Vitro, Live-cell Imaging Methodology to Assess Efficacy of Contact Lens Care Solutions against Acanthamoeba Castellani Trophozoites. This project produced a novel microbiology measurement acclaimed by many to change FDA testing for medical devices and pharmaceutical products. It increased sales of RevitaLens CL care products significantly, produced over $3 M net sales revenue in December, 2013, and the program grew plan.
Advanced Medical Optics, Inc. (AMO) Santa Ana, CA
Head, Global Professional Services 2004-2009
• Created and developed the first Professional Services Division at AMO
• Interacted regularly with President, Executive Leadership Team (ELT) and Divisional
Management
• Interacted with Senior Management for global initiatives
• Interacted with R&D, marketing and sales to provide scientific/clinical information
• Developed science materials/presentations for educational venues at ophthalmic educational meetings
• Developed and executed first AMO Clinical Quarterly Newsletters for practitioners
• Developed Clinical presentations when lecturing to professionals
• Assisted selection and managed Key Opinion Leaders for advisory panels
• Interacted with administrative/faculty/students at the Schools and Colleges of Optometry
• Investigated global optometric education and traveled/lectured at various institutions
• Developed communications/newsletters to educate the professional community throughout the year
• Provided lectures at optometric, ophthalmological, and opticianary meetings
• Engaged with the ophthalmic organizations for AMO, including Vision Web Board, Contact Lens Institute (CLI), American Optometric Association Ophthalmic Council (AOA), American Academy of Optometry (AAO), etc.
• Served on many industry advisory and publishing Boards
• Assisted with a product recalls and established a professional education program, including selecting experts to collaborate with AMO
• Assisted with two contact lens care and four dry eye product launches
• Developed a major marketing/business plan for new ophthalmic equipment for the professions
Des Moines Eye Care Des Moines, IA
David W. Hansen, OD, PC 1988-2004
Owner
• Established a multi-specialty group Optometric practice in new facility with full services, including comprehensive diagnosis and treatment of vision conditions with emphasis in ocular disease (specifically glaucoma), advanced treatment of contact lens and corneal conditions, pediatric care with vision therapy and sports vision rehabilitation.
• Managed a referral Doctor Network including optometrists, ophthalmologists, internal medicine, neurology/neuro-surgeons, and ENT.
• Conducted clinical research, wrote for professional publications, lectured nationally and internationally
• Consultant for many contact lenses, medical devices, equipment and pharmaceutical companies.
• Served on the editorial boards, including Optometric Management journal and a contributing editor of Contact Lens Spectrum.
Optometric Associates of Des Moines Des Moines, IA
Drs. Thielking, Hinson, Boelter and Hansen 1971-1988
Partner
• Joined Multi-specialty group clinical optometric practice with heritage from 1929
• Achieved “full partnership” within 3 years partially based on production criteria
• Created and developed the first Doctor Specialty Referral Network to the practice – over 40 doctors
• Managed the medical and optometric referral network
• Created and Developed an Allergy/ENT Dept. within the practice with attending ENT surgeon/physician
• Conducted clinical research for contact lenses, medical devices, equipment and pharmaceuticals
• Authored articles, books and publications for the public and professional media
• Developed scientific and patient information to lecture locally, nationally and internationally
• Created and authored the practice Quarterly Newsletter
• Co-creator of State Vendor Buying Group
• Managed 20 staff personnel for partnership
• Managed Ophthalmic Dispensing Center
• Specialty areas included contact lenses, bifocal contact lenses, CLs for corneal diseases, pediatric and infant contact lens applications; binocular vision diagnosis and treatment (Vision Therapy, Strabismus, Amblyopia, and Sports Vision); diagnosis and treatment of ocular diseases, including glaucoma.
Education and Certifications
University of Iowa - Iowa City, IA Bachelor of Science in General Science (BS)
Illinois College of Optometry - Chicago, IL Bachelor of Science in Visual Science (BS)
Doctor of Optometry (OD)
American Academy of Optometry (AAO) Fellow (FAAO)
College of Optometrists in Vision Development (COVD) Fellow (FCOVD)
American Academy of Optometry
Cornea, Contact Lens, and Refractive Technologies Section Diplomate
National Academy of Practices (NAP) Distinguished Practitioner – Diplomate (DNAP)
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