Erin Schallhorn Powers.

ERLANGER, Ky.—Erin Schallhorn Powers has joined the board of directors of the Holland Foundation for Sight Restoration, the company recently announced, bringing with her expertise that spans nearly 20 years in the ophthalmic industry. In her extensive career, Powers has held senior executive positions in strategic planning, marketing, and commercial and medical affairs at vision-focused companies such as Johnson & Johnson Vision, Zeiss, Alcon and AMO/VISX. "I am immensely honored to join the Holland Foundation for Sight Restoration Board of Directors," said Powers, whose father, sister, and brother are ophthalmologists.

"I've worked in ophthalmology for 20 years. It is in my DNA. The Holland Foundation is such a worthy cause by helping people improve their quality of life by serving this unmet met with tangible results. Eye care has been my life's passion, so this is a wonderful opportunity."

Powers holds a master’s degree in business administration from the Tuck School of Business at Dartmouth and the London Business School, and is actively involved in numerous ophthalmic organizations. She is the immediate past-president of the Ophthalmic World Leaders organization, serves on the Board of the International Society of Refractive Surgery, is the industry representative on the Oracle Vision Council, co-chair of the Women of Dartmouth Development Committee, and a member of the Chief network.

 
The Holland Foundation for Sight Restoration is dedicated to restoring the gift of sight to patients based on the work of Dr. Edward Holland, an ophthalmologist specializing in the treatment of severe ocular surface disease, the company noted. Dr. Holland is known for developing The Cincinnati Protocol, a technique that can restore vision to patients who have lost their sight due to severe eye conditions.

"We are thrilled that Erin is joining the Holland Foundation board,” said Dr. Holland. “Her involvement will boost our continuing success in restoring the gift of sight to our patients."