Maria Sampalis, OD.

NEW YORK—Virtual Field, a leader in virtual visual field testing, has announced the appointment of Maria Sampalis, OD, to its board of directors, effective immediately. Dr. Sampalis, an optometrist based in Cranston, R.I., brings a wealth of experience in eyecare to Virtual Field, according to the company. She has utilized advanced technology to treat refractive errors and ocular diseases throughout her career and is a highly regarded lecturer and business consultant, according to the announcement from Virtual Field.

Dr. Sampalis is also renowned across the U.S. for her depth of optometry expertise, as well as the breadth and engagement of her Corporate Optometry network on Facebook and LinkedIn, the company noted. She is a graduate of the New England College of Optometry, serves on multiple eyecare advisory boards, and previously served as a member of the State of Rhode Island's Board of Health.

“We are thrilled to welcome Dr. Maria Sampalis to our board,” said Rachel Krug, CEO of Virtual Field. “This marks a significant step in Virtual Field’s mission to provide an exceptional eye exam experience to doctors, patients and technicians. With her extensive knowledge and unique insights into optometry, Dr. Sampalis’s expertise as a thought leader in eyecare will play a key role as we continuously enhance our capabilities and deliver even more advanced solutions to both eyecare professionals and patients.”

 
"I am honored to join the board of Virtual Field, a company that is an innovator and at the forefront of creating exceptional eye exam experiences,” said Dr. Sampalis. “At Sampalis Eyecare, we've seen firsthand how advanced diagnostic tools like the Virtual Field experience can profoundly impact patient care. Joining Virtual Field aligns perfectly with my commitment to integrating exceptional technology into eyecare and contributing to the advancement of technologies that will set new standards in diagnosis and treatment."