SynergEyes CEO and leadership

Dr. Kirchner brings to SynergEyes more than 35 years of experience in the optometric community both in private practice and in other optometric business ventures. He is ideally suited to guide the company in delivering life-changing vision products and focusing on the practice of optometry and the commitment to independent eye care professionals. Dr. Kirchner previously served as the senior vice president of clinical and professional relations at SynergEyes. He provided professional leadership of product development and product management. He also represented SynergEyes within the ECP community. Most notably, he was the founder of EyeCare Specialties, a multi-doctor, multi-office optometric practice in Lincoln, Nebraska where he was the senior partner and Chief Strategic Officer before he sold his interest in 2010. His practice was focused on Primary Care Optometry, with an emphasis in contact lenses and the treatment of eye diseases. Prior to joining SynergEyes, Dr. Kirchner was Chief Professional Officer for Eyefinity, a VSP Global company. He has also been President and CEO of multiple startup companies, many outside the ophthalmic industry. Dr. Kirchner has taken an active role in state, regional and national optometric association volunteerism throughout his career. He is a Past-President of the Nebraska Optometric Association and the North Central States Optometric Council; a ten state regional Optometric Association. Dr. Kirchner served as Chair of the American Optometric Association’s Communications Group Executive Committee for four years. He had previously Chaired the AOA’s Vision USA committee as well as chairing numerous AOA committee’s and task forces. Dr. Kirchner has served on the Nebraska Board of Optometry, the licensing and regulatory agency of the Nebraska Department of Health. He served as Chairman of the Board for three years. He was named “Optometrist of the Year” in 1996 by the Nebraska Optometric Association. Most recently in 2008, Dr. Kirchner was honored by receiving the Nebraska Optometric Association’s “Distinguished Service Award” for lifetime work and achievement on behalf of the profession.